Vase

A vase is a container designed to hold cut flowers, branches, or decorative stems, or to stand alone as a sculptural decorative object. Vases are among the most ancient and universal decorative items, with examples dating back thousands of years in virtually every civilization—from Greek amphoras and Chinese porcelain to Art Nouveau glass and contemporary ceramic vessels. The vase occupies a unique position in interior design because it can transform itself entirely depending on what it holds: empty, it is a sculptural form; filled with fresh flowers, it becomes a living, fragrant arrangement; holding dried botanicals, it bridges the natural and the permanent. In modern interiors, vases are essential styling tools that introduce color, form, and organic beauty to any surface. They come in every conceivable material, shape, and size—from towering floor vases to diminutive bud vases for single stems. Designers often display vases in groupings of varying heights and forms to create dynamic shelf or tabletop compositions. The vase's silhouette matters enormously when displayed empty: a dramatic hourglass form, an asymmetric organic shape, or a perfectly cylindrical column each brings a different energy to a space. Collecting vases is one of the most rewarding and flexible decorating pursuits, as they can be constantly refreshed with seasonal flowers and foliage.