Phoenix Ware England
20th Century English Vases
Ceramic
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Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Vases
Porcelain
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Rococo Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Vases
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers
Wood
Late 20th Century Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Wall Mirrors
Resin
2010s American Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Wood, Birch, Poplar
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Barware
Marble
Mid-20th Century Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1930s Indian Art Deco Turkish Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Textiles
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement Indian Rugs
Wool
Finding the Right Vases for You
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.