Vases & Vessels

The vase is half the arrangement.

We compose to the vessel, not the other way round — sculpted ceramics, hand-finished stoneware, mirrored metal and pieces we commission in small runs. Every one of them is yours to keep and to refill.

Choosing one

• Tall and narrow holds height without needing many stems. Right for gladiolus, eremurus, amaranthus and branches.
• Low and wide suits peonies, ranunculus and anything you want to look at across a table rather than through.
• Sculptural and opaque hides stems and mechanics, so it flatters arrangements with a lot going on below the waterline.
• Clear glass asks for clean stems and disciplined placement. Beautiful, and unforgiving.

Looking after them

Rinse with warm water and a drop of unscented washing-up liquid between arrangements. Bacteria in a vase is the single biggest cause of flowers dying early, and it is invisible. For narrow necks, a little uncooked rice and warm water, swirled, will lift the residue that a brush cannot reach.

Glazed ceramic and stoneware are not dishwasher safe. Neither is anything with a metallic finish.

Want something specific? We commission small runs for clients and can usually match a colour, a height or a room. Write to hello@anthophile.qa.