Spring might be on the horizon, but who says you have to wait for sunshine to add vibrancy to your home? Feeling cooped up? Unique handmade vases are the ultimate game-changers, adding instant flair and sophistication to any space.
Whether you’re a florist on a mission to keep your spirits high or prefer the timeless elegance of dried bouquets, chic vessels elevate your decor in an instant — even solo. Identify any barren corners or surfaces begging for a touch of “zhuzh” and snag one (or a few!) of these unique finds below.
1. Icicle Vase for £35 | Available on Carve
The ‘Icicle’ Vase, which presents Minimalistic organic forms and curves inspired by nature. The soft subtle curves play delicately and subtly with light, with a unique slender icicle-like shape — like a drop of water falling in fluid motion from the pull of gravity. A stylish addition to any contemporary living room or bedroom, this unique and original design vase has a 1.5cm inner width opening for you to create minimalistic elegant dried flower or ikebana arrangements; perfect for showcasing a singular stunning stem.
2. Floating Pot at £40 | Available on Carve
The Floating Pot, inspired by the reasons and emotions we have to wild swim. We all bare marks from life and they remain on our and influence our emotional well being. This jar is a reminder that even though we feel battered by life you as a vessel remain intact. You still float. Each jar is uniquely splattered with cobalt that represents the times when life takes our breath away like cold water splashing on your face.
3. Oval vase — peach & cornflower at £120 | Available on Carve
The simple form of this rustic vase presents a gorgeous base for any flower display. Glazed with layers of cornflower blue, pale orange, poppy red and khaki green which contrast beautifully with the natural tones of the ceramic and will compliment many flower arrangements. The hand painted glazes create wonderful colour relations around the piece, offering multiple aspects and possibilities for display. This vase is hand built with a crank clay which gives a lovely sandy texture to the surface, and really makes the glazes shimmer.
4. Hand Porcelain Vase at £195 | Available on Carve
This porcelain handmade vase is colourfully glazed on the inside, and carved and unglazed in the outside. Thrown in white porcelain, the unglazed outer texture complements a full and natural bouquet beautifully.
5. Double Half Moon Vase/Candle Holder at £128 | Available on Carve
Made of sleepy dreams, the Double Half Moon sculpture can hold flowers, candles, or both. Crafted from white stoneware mixed with Big Sur sand this piece tells a story of arcs and oceans. V2 has uneven ends. Handmade in East London by Mette Ceramics.
6. Milk Bottle Vase in Porcelain at £52 | Available on Carve
Inspired by deliveries of milk and the creamy-white colour of porcelain clay. Handbuilt in Hackney, east London out of stoneware & porcelain clay and glazed by hand in transparent and honey glazes.
7. Moon Jar at £110 | Available on Carve
Stoneware, glaze (with blue specks) original artwork decal.
The original artwork design on this jar came from map drawings of the west coast of Strangford Lough and Lecale (AONB). Strangford is a wave-dominated tidal environment which dictates how we move around, live and enjoy the water. The Narrows is a very turbulent area where the Irish Sea meets the lough and is well known as a danger zone but also a place where a tidal turbine produces natural energy reflected in the dynamic design on the jar.
8. Raindrop Vase at £35 | Available on Carve
Introducing the ‘Raindrop’ Vase, which presents sumptuous organic forms and curves inspired by nature. The soft undulating folds play delicately and subtly with light, with a unique raindrop-shaped design that seems to have an almost levitating effect. A stylish addition to any contemporary living room or bedroom, this unique and original design vase has a 1.3cm inner width opening for you to create minimalistic elegant dried flower or ikebana arrangements.
9. Hand painted small decorative vase at £85 | Available on Carve
Handmade small decorative vase made of stoneware white clay and finished with a transparent glaze. This piece has been wheel thrown and free-hand painted using underglaze colours. This abstract and uniquely decorated small vase can add a pop of artsy colour to your living space or can be used to store small objects.
10. Glazed Drip Vase at £52 | Available on Carve
The Ceramic Glazed Drip Vase is the perfect table companion. Perfect for serving water, or dressed up with flowers. Completely made by hand in East London by Mette Ceramics. Please note that each item is made by hand therefore design, measurements, and effects may slightly vary.
11. Oval vase — blue and mint at £120 | Available on Carve
The simple form of this rustic vase presents a gorgeous base for any flower display.
Glazed with layers of orange, minty turquoise and deep blues which contrast beautifully with the natural tones of the ceramic and will compliment many flower arrangements. The hand painted glazes create wonderful colour relations around the piece, offering multiple aspects and possibilities for display. This vase is hand built with a crank clay which gives a lovely sandy texture to the surface, and really makes the glazes shimmer.
12. Carved Decorative Vase at £68 | Available on Carve
Handmade decorative vase made of stoneware white clay and finished with a transparent glaze. This piece has been wheel thrown and then decorated using the carving technique over blue slip. Its simple and unique design makes it easy to incorporate into any decor style, with or without arranged flowers in it as a stand-alone piece.
To browse our curated collection of handmade ceramics by independent artisans, visit www.thecarve.co.uk