Flute Vase Cardboard
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vases
Natural Fiber
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vases
Paint, Paper
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vases
Lacquer, Paint, Paper
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Vases
Natural Fiber
Vintage 1980s Abstract Sculptures
Paper
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Other
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel, Metal, Copper
Vintage 1970s German Modern Paintings
Acrylic
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Paper
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Bottles
Glass, Cut Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Vases
Pottery
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Teak
Mid-20th Century European Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bottles
Velvet, Glass, Paper
Antique 19th Century Italian Directoire Night Stands
Brass
20th Century American Art Deco Bottles
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Recent Sales
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Vases
Paper
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vases
Paper
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Vases
Natural Fiber
Late 20th Century Modern Vases
Brass
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.