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Richard Ginori “Giovanni Gariboldi“ Cache Pot, 1950, Italy
By Giovanni Gariboldi
Located in Milano, IT
Richard Ginori “Giovanni Gariboldi“ cache pot ceramic, 1950, Italy.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Other Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vase, Germany, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Meissen porcelain pot-pourri vase, Germany, 19th century.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Studio Pottery Signed Weed Pot / Vase, circa 1970
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Studio pottery signed weed pot / vase circa 1970.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Medium White Alabaster Pot Vase with Gray Streaks
Located in Troy, MI
This is a new, 9.5” tall white alabaster vase found in Italy. Created and designed by a member of a multi-generational family of alabaster and marble craftsman. Creamy white alabaste...
Category

2010s Italian Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Alabaster

Chinese Blue and White Peony Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This stoneware brush pot
Category

20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

California Modern Red Acacia Weed Pot Vase by Doug Ayers
By Doug Ayers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California Modern Red Acacia Weed pot vase by Doug Ayers.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

Guatemalan Glazed Cooking Pot w/Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A larger-sized Guatemalan clay pot with beautiful glazed finish. This vintage cooking vessel has
Category

20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Urns

Materials

Clay

French Art Pottery Metenier Blue Ceramic Vase Pot
By Gilbert Metenier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
French Art Pottery Metenier blue ceramic vase pot Made from stoneware and signed on the base by
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Chinese Blue and White Peony Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This stoneware brush pot
Category

20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Mediterranean Amphora-Style Storage Pot with Calcified Patina
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This monumental antique Mediterranean amphora-style vessel is a striking testament to ancient
Category

Antique 19th Century European Rustic Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Travertine Marble Cylinder Floor Vase or Planter Pot
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely grained Travertene stone floor vase. Could double as umbrella holder or planter pot.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Travertine

Terracotta pignata pot with half glaze
Located in Ventura, CA
Large Terracotta Pignata Pot with Half Glaze – Hand-Thrown Terracotta (Austro-Hungarian, Mid-1900s
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rustic Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Studio Pottery Weed Pot with Sang De Boeuf Glaze
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
glaze and a quietly elegant silhouette. This form—often referred to as a weed pot—is designed to hold a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Early 20th C Striped French Ceramic Pot with Spout Handle
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this glazed ceramic vessel dates from approximately 1910. Classic vessel has an
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Rustic Ceramic Confit Pot with Handles, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Antique rustic Ceramic confit Pot with Handles - Italy 19th century - vase perfect for farmhouse
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Joanna Price Signed Mid Century Gunmetal Ceramic Weed Pot
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This small glazed weed pot signed by Joanna Price has an odd but eye catching shape, adorned with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Hand-Hammered Brass Double-Handled Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Hand-Hammered Brass Double-Handled Pot was the product of a talented metalsmith, and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Vases

Materials

Brass

Large Yellow Tin Glazed Earthen Ware Pot on Stand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A vibrant yellow and green Italian earthen ware vessel with hand forged wrought iron stand. The
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tall Antique Italian Blue and Yellow Lidded Albarello Pot, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… A rather tall albarello, measuring 17 inches tall, this Italian pot
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Paint

A Rare Chinese Black Glazed Narrow Neck Pot, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Rare Chinese Black Glazed Narrow Neck Pot, 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian
Category

20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

A Rare Chinese Black Glazed Narrow Neck Pot, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Rare Chinese Black Glazed Narrow Neck Pot, 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian
Category

20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Gilded Wooden Pot à Feu Fragment on Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian gilded and painted in the back wooden fragment on its base, depicting a Pot a` feu (Fire
Category

20th Century Italian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Tag Collection, Military Green Concrete 5 Pot Set
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
TAG COLLECTION "My time has become scarce to debate labels. I want the essence. My soul is in a hurry. " Rubem Alves For many, too much simplicity lacks subtitles. Why is it so c...
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Vases

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Circa 1960 Amy Donaldson Hand Painted Ceramic Vase Pot
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Original 1960s ceramic pot by renowned female artist Amy Donaldson. This piece embodies nature and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Paint

19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot with Yellow Ochre Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French confit pot is a radiant example of everyday rural pottery elevated by time
Category

Antique 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century French Confit Pot
Located in Ongar, GB
A nice 19th century French confit pot with a lovely colour glaze. There is wear and restoration to
Category

Antique 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware

Robert Maxwell Lidded Stoneware Pot
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand thrown stoneware pot by California ceramicist Robert Maxwell. The pot has a warm brown
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Important flower vase / pot, Julius Dressler, 1900, Jugendstil, Austro-Hungarian
By Julius Dressler
Located in Wien, AT
Important flower vase, or flower pot, designed by the famous Julius Dressler, around 1900
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Central African Tribal Pot or Wooden Vase Neutral Brown
Located in Miami, FL
A Central African wood pot, vase or vessel. This vintage decorative object from Central Africa is
Category

20th Century Central African Tribal Vases

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Arts and Crafts Ceramic Gilt Pot
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts and Crafts black pottery jardiniere with celadon and gold decoration. (stamps on bottom: BRETBY ENGLAND 1913J)
Category

20th Century British Arts and Crafts Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Set/5 Pots, Ceramic Pots, White Blue, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 5 Chaucer Pots and Elliot Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Gabriel Vase / Weed Pot, Made in Sweden, 1950s
By Gabriel Keramik
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful vase or weed pot made by Gabriel in Sweden. Made in the 1950s. A stunning mix of deep
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Copper Cache Pot
Located in London, GB
A repoussé copper cache pot France, mid 20th Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Copper

Pair Of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pots
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of antique Japanese cloisoone enamel brush pots, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. The exterior of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Sgraffito Vase / Pot by Josef Ekberg for Gustafsberg
By Josef Ekberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Sgraffito vase / pot by Josef Ekberg for Gustafsberg., circa 1911. Beautiful large piece
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

beautiful textured studio pottery weed pot signed by artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful textured studio pottery weed pot signed by artist. "AR" I've been unable to identify who
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Mid-Century Signed California Studio Stoneware Vase / Pot
Located in San Diego, CA
Tall mid-century signed California studio stoneware vase / pot, circa 1962. The vase is in very
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

California Design Stoneware Weed Pot / Vase by Wayne Chapman
By Wayne Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
An absolutely stunning California design stoneware weed pot / vase by noted San Diego, CA potter
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Vintage Bronze Pot – Catalan Foundry in Olot, Spain, Circa 1985
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Bronze Pot – Catalan Foundry in Olot, Spain, Circa 1985 Bring timeless craftsmanship into
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Rustic Vases

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Canton Brush Pot
Located in Marseille, FR
Canton porcelain brush pot from the 19th century, 14 cm high and 7 cm in diameter. Additional
Category

Antique 19th Century Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Vase, Jar, Large Pot in Sand-Coloured Terracotta, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vase, Jar, large pot in sand-coloured terracotta, 21st century. Jar, Vase, large sand-coloured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Contemporary Les Deux-Magots Pot in Aluminium by Altreforme
By Elena Cutolo
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Pots collection dedicated to the places attended by Ernst Hemingway in the Paris of the Twenties
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Burmantofts Faience Majolica English Regency Yellow Glazed Jardiniere Pot - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique Burmantofts Faience Majolica English Regency Yellow Glazed Figural Jardiniere Planter Pots - a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Regency Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Studio Pottery Stonewear Vase Weed Pot Earthy Speckled Brown
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Japanese studio pottery weed pot vase. Stonewear with earthy speckled
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Art Nouvea, Copper Coffee Pots
By Maison de l Art Nouveau
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a pair of Art Nouveau Coffee pots dating from around 1900. They are not an identical pair
Category

Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Urns

Materials

Copper

Art Nouvea, Copper Coffee Pots
Art Nouvea, Copper Coffee Pots
$504 Sale Price / set
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Early 20th Century Farmhouse Wabi Sabi Rustic Confit Jar / Pot
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
This beautiful earthenware storage jar dates from the early 20th century and was used for preserving and fermenting food. The jar is handmade and has a distinctive light brown color ...
Category

Early 20th Century German Country Vases

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Majolica Purple Iris Cache Pot Delphin Massier
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century Majolica purple iris cache pot Delphin Massier. The Massier family are known for
Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large 19th Century Sunken Chinese Wabi Sabi Stapled Clay Pot
Located in London, GB
A large and characterfully misshapen 19th century clay pot, likely having collapsed in the kiln
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Clay

Vintage Cast Iron Urn Pots, Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Vintage cast iron urn pots - pair. Each urn measures: 11 wide x 11 deep x 11.5 inches high
Category

2010s American Modern Urns

Materials

Iron

Yellow Cache Pot by Guido Andloviz for SCI Laveno, Italy, 1950s
By Guido Andlovitz, S.C.I. Laveno
Located in Milan, IT
Ceramic cache pot by Guido Andloviz for S.C.I. Laveno.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Laveno Guido Andlovitz Cache-Pot 1930 Ceramic, Italy
By Guido Andlovitz
Located in Milano, IT
Laveno Guido Andlovitz cachepot 1930 ceramic, Italy.
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Ginori “Giovanni Gariboldi “ Cache Pot Ceramic, 1950, Italy
By Giovanni Gariboldi
Located in Milano, IT
Richard Ginori “Giovanni Gariboldi “cache pot ceramic, 1950, Italy.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Other Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set Salta Leather Tea Pot, Cream Sugar Alpaca Silver Leather
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Set Salta Leather Tea Pot, Cream & Sugar Alpaca Silver & Leather (4 pieces) 1 Salta Square Tray
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Studio Pottery Weed Pot with Lava Glaze, Illegible Signature
Located in West Palm Beach, US
⸻ Title Mid-Century Studio Pottery Weed Pot with Lava Glaze, Illegible Signature ⸻ Description
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Antique Folk Art Crock Pot Hand Painted with Cows Bucolic Scene
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1890 Antique croque pot hand painted with pastoral cow scene at a later date 1956 initialed EHB
Category

Antique 1890s Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Regency Blue and White Trellis Cache Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with timeless elegance using this vintage Regency-style cache pot featuring a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of Studio Pottery Signed Weed Pots, circa 1980
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Collection of Studio Pottery signed weed pots circa 1980 Measures: A: 2 3/8" diameter x 2 7/8
Category

20th Century 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
    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 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
    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 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
    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 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 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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The difference between ceramic and porcelain pots is specificity. Ceramic pots are any pots made from clay that undergo a firing process. Porcelain pots are ceramic pots made from a special clay that usually features kaolin and feldspar. After throwing, the pots get fired at high temperatures. A porcelain pot is generally smoother, less porous and more translucent than other types of ceramic pots, such as stoneware and earthenware. Explore a variety of porcelain pots and other ceramic pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether iron pots are good for plants is a matter of opinion. The biggest advantage of an iron pot is that it’s highly durable. Many people also like the appearance of the metal. On the downside, an iron pot that lacks insulation could overheat plants when exposed to hot weather. In addition, adding water to iron could lead to rusting. Planter liners can reduce the risk of both overheating and rust. Find a range of planters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, clay pots are good for plants. These pots provide a healthy environment for most plants because material's porous nature allows air and moisture to penetrate the sides of the pot. Clay pots can remove excess moisture from the potting soil reducing the chance of root rot.