Oval Vases

At 1stDibs, there are several options of oval vases available for sale. The range of distinct oval vases — often made from metal, glass and ceramic — can elevate any home. Find 66 antique and vintage oval vases at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 30 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of oval vases available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Oval vases bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large oval vases, so small oval vases measuring 2.96 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Many oval vases are appealing in their simplicity, but VG-VGnewtrend, Venini and Nicholas Arroyave-Portela produced popular oval vases that are worth a look.

Prices for oval vases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, oval vases begin at $135 and can go as high as $11,033, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.

Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic. 

Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.

The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.

Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.

Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.

On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.