Stolle Niemen
Vintage 1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Glass
Recent Sales
Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Glass
Glass
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Trunks and Luggage
Wire
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Gold Leaf
2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Doors and Gates
Brass
20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Nickel
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Other Vases
Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Windows
Lead
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century American Folk Art Mounted Objects
Wood, Paint
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.