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Stunning quality antique Samuel Alcock pot pourri vase and cover
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality antique Samuel Alcock pot pourri vase and cover, having a blue ground with gold
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Small Black Olive Pot
Located in Ventura, CA
Vintage Small Black Olive Pot - 19th Century Discover the timeless charm of our Vintage Small
Category

Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Medium Black Olive Pot
Located in Ventura, CA
Vintage Medium Black Olive Pot Discover the timeless charm of our Vintage Medium Black Olive Pot
Category

Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Toshiko Takaezu Bottle Form Pot
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful ceramic vessel by Toshiko Takaezu. this is an early bottle form, the glazing is
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pilo Mora Polychrome Pot
By Pilo Mora
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maria Ortiz pottery (Mexico, Casa Grande). Bought in 1994 from Lanning/Sapp Gallery, Sedona. Designed and made by potter Pilo Mora. Hand-Coiled Low fire Clay. Nice large example of t...
Category

1990s Mexican Other Vases

Materials

Clay

Yellow Small Terracotta Pignata Pots
Located in Ventura, CA
The yellow small Terracotta Pignata Pot are exquisite hand-thrown ceramics, originating from the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Blue And Green Shades With Rivets Ginger Pot, Borneo, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
18th century Borneo ginger pot. Decorative rivet detailing around top of the pot. Beautiful shades
Category

Antique 18th Century Asian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

French Yellow Glaze Confit Pot
Located in Rümmingen, BW
not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" The Confit Pot is a charming piece
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

French Yellow Glaze Confit Pot
French Yellow Glaze Confit Pot
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
2 Handle Striped Confit Pot
Located in Ventura, CA
This hand-thrown 2-handle striped confit pot, made from terracotta in Puglia during the mid-1800s
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rustic Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Terracotta Pot or Jug
Located in Austin, TX
This Vintage Terracotta Pot or Jug is a delightful piece that exudes rustic charm and timeless
Category

Antique 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Terracotta Pot or Jug
Antique Terracotta Pot or Jug
$352 Sale Price
55% Off
Sue Tapia Incised Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sue Tapia heavily incised melon shaped bowl. Alternating highly polished with textured surfaces.
Category

Early 2000s American Anglo-Indian Vases

Materials

Clay

Sue Tapia Incised Pot
Sue Tapia Incised Pot
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Creamware Mustard Pot with Lid and Stand, England Circa 1810
By Staffordshire
Located in Katonah, NY
This antique creamware mustard pot was made in England around 1810. The pot features an elegant
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Creamware

Silver pot with three support feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver pot with three support feet and engraved floral motifs. Metal: Silver. Origin
Category

Antique 19th Century European Vases

Materials

Silver

Bulky silver pot with embossed patterns
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Bulging silver pot with raised patterns on the surrounding frieze. Metal: Silver
Category

Antique 19th Century European Vases

Materials

Silver

Wedgwood Tricolor Diceware Bough Pots
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by Wedgwood, this pair of tricolor bough pots features a graphic design in the famed
Category

Antique 18th Century English Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Hollywood regency burl and brass plant pot, Vivai del Sud Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency burl and brass plant pot Vivai del Sud, Italy 1970s brass, burl H 17,5 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vases

Materials

Brass

studio pottery ikebana weed pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
studio made ceramic weed pot for several stems. beautiful drop glaze with imprints. stamped by
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Black Minimalist Flower Pot
Located in Geneve, CH
Large black minimalist flower pot Dimensions: Diameter 43 x H 37.4 cm Materials: Matte-coated
Category

2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Steel, Iron

Medium Bordeaux Minimalist Flower Pot
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Bordeaux minimalist flower pot Dimensions: Diameter 37 x H 32.3 cm Materials: Matte
Category

2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Steel, Iron

Small Black Minimalist Flower Pot
Located in Geneve, CH
Small black minimalist flower pot Dimensions: Diameter 30 x Height 26.6 cm Materials: Matte
Category

2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Steel, Iron

Small Bourdeaux Minimalist Flower Pot
Located in Geneve, CH
Small bourdeaux Minimalist flower pot Dimensions: Diameter 30 x height 26.6 cm Materials: Matte
Category

2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Steel, Iron

Medium Black Minimalist Flower Pot
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium black minimalist flower pot Dimensions: Diameter 37 x height 32.3 cm Materials: Matte
Category

2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Steel, Iron

Chinese Exotic Wood Brush Pot
Located in Montreal, QC
China Exotic Wood Brush Pot
Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Vases

Materials

Wood

Hagi Ware Drip Glaze Weed Pot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio ceramic weed pot in soft peach tones with a cream drop banding at the center. Dimensions
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Modernist Japanese Weed Pot, 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Japanese Weed Pot, 1970s.
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Signed Judy and Hiroshi Nakayama Studio Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed Judy and Hiroshi Nakayama studio pot. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Covered Pot, Michel Fedi, 1970
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Covered pot - Michel Fedi Signed MF and numbered 09 Measures: H 46 x D 25 Circa 1970 Lid
Category

Vintage 1970s Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Guggenheim Pot by Michele Chiossi
By Michele Chiossi
Located in Geneve, CH
Guggenheim pot by Michele Chiossi Dimensions: 15 x 10.5 x 18 cm Materials: Bianco Michelangelo
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Antique Stoneware Urn Confit Pot
Located in South Salem, NY
Small 19th century French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted. Originally used to store and preserve
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Barr Flight and Barr Flower Pots, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Affixed on either side with a foliate scroll-molded handle, crowned Barr Flight & Barr script marks in puce.
Category

Antique 1820s English Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Weed Pot Japan 1960s
By Otagiri Company
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Stunning little mid century weed pot. Made in Japan in the 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Celadon Glazed Porcelain Pot
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese (19th Century) glazed porcelain pot in a celadon color with a rounded form (date
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Maurice Grossman Art Pottery Vase - Funk, Love and Roses Hippie Pot
By Maurice K. Grossman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vintage Hippie style tall Maurice Grossman earthenware pot. Handmade slab pot, artistically
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Lily Flower Pot by Flétta
Located in Geneve, CH
The lily flower Pot by Flétta Dimensions: 54.5 x 40 cm Materials: white marble, gold Trophy is
Category

2010s Icelandic Modern Vases

Materials

Marble, Gold

Early Wedgwood Dipped Pearlware Bough Pot
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A dark brown-glazed pearlware bough pot with pierced cover and applied decoration, made by Wedgwood
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pearlware

Turkish Dual-Handle Terracotta Storage Pot
Located in London, GB
This Turkish dual-handle terracotta storage pot is a captivating piece that embodies the heritage
Category

Vintage 1940s Turkish Primitive Vases

Materials

Clay

Stamped Chinese Yunnan Pot, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique 19th century Chinese earthenware pot is distinguished by its remarkable stamp pattern
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Terracotta

3 Handle Plain Beige Drip Calabrese Pots
Located in Ventura, CA
Three-Handle Calabrese Pots – Hand-Thrown Ceramic (Calabria, Late 1800s) Introducing a remarkable
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rustic Vases

Materials

Abalone, Terracotta

Silver pot resting on three support feet and rim with cut-out grate
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver pot resting on three support feet and rim with cut-out grate. Metal: Silver
Category

20th Century European Vases

Materials

Silver

Ceramic Weed Pot Japan, circa 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This cute ceramic weed pot was made in Japan, circa 1960s. The pot has a deep burnt red glaze
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of French Napoleanic Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Covered Vases/Pot Pourries
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
, double handled, Royal Napoleonic Sèvres style porcelain covered vases/ pot pourries of exquisite
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Stratum Pot by David Ellsworth, 1997
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Larger than images may reveal, this 1997 Spalted Sugar Maple pot is indicative of Ellsworth's post
Category

1990s American Vases

Materials

Metal

Glit HF Icelandic Mid-Century Textured Red and Black Fat Lava Ceramic Pot
Located in Queens, NY
Icelandic Mid-Century ceramic pot with a textured dimensional band around the center and a red and
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional yellow glaze. Some chips and losses
Category

Antique 19th Century European French Provincial Vases

Materials

Terracotta

20th Century Handcrafted Grain Storage Pot
Located in London, GB
This handcrafted vintage grain storage pot is a beautiful example of Anatolian terracotta artistry
Category

Vintage 1940s Turkish Vases

Materials

Clay

Antique 19th Century Italian Confit Pot
Located in Pearland, TX
An authentic 19th-Century Italian confit pot or jar. This pot is full of character, hand crafted
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Terracotta, Earthenware

Small Yellow hand painted pharmacy pot
Located in Ventura, CA
This small hand-painted pharmacy pot, hand-thrown in Calabria during the mid-1800s, is a beautiful
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rustic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Miniature Enameled Weed Pot - 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Miniature Enameled Weed Pot - 20th Century This delightful miniature weed pot, crafted in the 20th
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Hand Turned, Inlaid Ghee Pots
Located in Southampton, GB
Highly decorative hand turned, inlaid pots, originally used to store milk or ghee. These look great
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Vases

Materials

Wood

Chinese Coiled Pickling Pot, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar, this earthenware vessel from the early
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Stamped Yunnan Pot, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This earthenware vessel from China's Yunnan province is distinguished by its rustic drip glaze and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Yunnan Lobed Pot, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloaked in a beautifully irregular brown-green slip finish, this 19th-century earthenware pot was
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase or Ink Pot in Lavender and Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful piece of studio pottery, this round clay vase will add interest to any space. It is created from clay, and glazed in brown on the bottom, and a light pale lavender on the...
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Decorative Contemporary Peach Pink Ceramic Pot
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Decorative pot or vase for flowers or on its own. Would like wonderful in amongst an array of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vases

Materials

Ceramic

French Terracotta Pot à Confit 11.25"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French earthenware pot à confit with traditional yellow glaze. Hole in bottom for drainage. Good
Category

Antique 19th Century European French Provincial Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Tim Keenan Weed Pot, California, 2023
By Tim Keenan
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tim Keenan Weed Pot, California, 2023
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tim Keenan Weed Pot, California, 2023
By Tim Keenan
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tim Keenan Weed Pot, California, 2023
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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Pots And Vessels For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of pots and vessels available for sale. The range of distinct pots and vessels — often made from ceramic, metal and terracotta — can elevate any home. We have 3481 antique and vintage pots and vessels in-stock, while there are 518 modern editions to choose from as well. Pots and vessels have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. modern, mid-century modern and Art Nouveau pots and vessels are consistently popular styles. Many pots and vessels are appealing in their simplicity, but RAAQUU, Minton and Wedgwood produced popular pots and vessels that are worth a look.

How Much are Pots And Vessels?

Pots and vessels can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $999, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $115,000.

Finding the Right Vases-vessels for You

For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expressionpottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.

Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story. 

On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.

A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.

Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Pots And Vessels
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, clay pots and terracotta pots are not the same. While terracotta pots are a type of clay pot, not all clay pots are terracotta. Terracotta is a clay material that is modeled and fired to create a signature brown-orange color. Clay pots can be created in any color. Browse a range of both clay and terracotta pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A ceramic vessel is a hard-brittle material that is made by firing clay and other similar substances. It is used to store, transport and drink liquids such as water or wine. Shop a variety of vintage and antique ceramic vessels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The main difference between a coffee pot and a chocolate pot is the shape. A coffee pot generally has a longer spout with a filter to keep grounds from pouring out. A chocolate pot is generally tall and slim with a spout closer to the top of the brim. Browse a collection of vintage coffee and chocolate pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A chocolate pot is a vessel used to serve hot chocolate. Unlike a coffee pot, the spout sits near the top edge, has a hinged or sliding finial covering the opening, and has a molionet or stick that stirs and crushes the chocolate. Shop a selection of chocolate pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African pottery is diverse and culturally varied. An African pot can be a simple vessel for food or liquid but many carry social and religious significance. African pottery has always been highly sought after and is beloved by antique collectors worldwide. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique African pottery from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A pot board is a type of dresser or cabinet designed to store pots and pans or other accessories in the kitchen. On 1stDibs, you can find antique pot board dressers in a variety of sizes depending on your needs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A confit pot is a piece of earthenware pottery employed in French cooking. Before the advent of refrigerators, chefs and home cooks poured reserved duck fat inside. The fat could later be used in other recipes. Shop a range of confit pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Clay vessels were often used for storing food items such as grain. The vessels were sometimes decorated and ornate. Similarly, clay pots were also used, mostly to store and transport water, store milk and serve beer. Find an assortment of clay vessels from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A terra cotta pot is a pot created using coarse, porous clay that when fired turns a ochre color. Terra cotta pots are typically left unglazed.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few tips and tricks to aging a terracotta pot. First, you can apply plain yogurt to help achieve an aged patina. Another method is to plug the drainage hole and fill the pot with water-soluble fertilizer. Shop a collection of terracotta pots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, terracotta pots are indeed safe for use; however, the pots should be thoroughly sterilized before first use because they are porous and can absorb harmful chemicals or moisture. You’ll find a variety of terracotta pots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Hold the piece up to a light source. If you see a prism effect, it’s crystal.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on whether or not copper coffee pots are safe vary. Some experts raise concerns over the use of copper vessels and recommend that you only use ones lined with another metal like tin or aluminum. As a result, people may choose to use antique pots only as decorative objects. Shop a range of antique copper coffee pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A terracotta pot is simply a clay pot that has been fired. Clay is just the name of the material that terracotta pots are made out of. Shop an array of terracotta pots from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bedouin culture, the Dallah, or coffee pot, represents generosity and hospitality. Displaying one also means that a person has enough wealth to entertain others comfortably. Shop a range of Dallah coffee pots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    You can use a pot rack to hang other items besides pots and pans. Keep cooking utensils like spoons and spatulas within quick reach dangling from its frame. Mount one in a hallway to hold handbags or put one in a room and suspend hanging baskets and planters from it. Feel free to get creative and come up with other ways to utilize it. On 1stDibs, find a range of pot racks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African clay pots are made by coiling the material around a flattened base and then hand-molding it into the desired shape. Then, the piece is sun dried and fired at a low temperature. On 1stDibs, find authentic African clay pots from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not terracotta pots can withstand heat depends on how well they are made and cared for. A finely crafted pot can usually hold up in the face of high temperatures. If you intend to cook with one, season it with cooking oil to increase its durability. Shop a collection of terracotta pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean Turkish copper pots, apply coarse salt to half of a lemon and rub all over. Then, rinse with warm water and dry with a soft towel. Alternatively, you can cover the pots with a paste made of lemon juice and baking soda, allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes and then rinse and dry as previously described. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Turkish copper ware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How long chimney posts last depends on weather conditions, how well they are made and how often you use your fireplace. Generally, high-quality chimney pots made of terracotta can remain like new for decades, if not centuries. You'll find a collection of chimney pots on 1stDibs.