Abstract Handmade Glass Vase with Circular Hole - Clear

This handmade glass vase has an abstract, softly rounded form with a circular hole set right through its centre, so the room behind it shows straight through the middle. It is made from clear glass with a shiny finish, and its body swells out from a short neck into a smooth, gently uneven outline rather than a regular bottle form. It stands 26cm tall, 17.7cm deep and 9.9cm wide, a size that sits comfortably on a shelf or side table without crowding it.

Because the glass is clear, the vase takes on the colours around it: a painted wall, a window, the grain of a wooden sideboard. We like it on a windowsill, where the open centre frames a small circle of the view outside, and on a mantelpiece, bookshelf or dressing table it brings a sculptural shape that looks just as good empty as it does with stems in it. The small round mouth at the top is just right for a single flower, a sprig of eucalyptus or a few dried grasses, so it suits anyone who prefers a simple, pared-back arrangement to a big bouquet. Its modern, organic outline works well in a living room, a hallway or a bedroom, and two or three stems are all it needs.

The vase is handmade from smooth glass with a high shine inside and out. To keep it sparkling, wash it by hand in warm soapy water and dry it with a soft, lint-free cloth. A slim bottle brush helps reach inside through the narrow neck. Changing the water every couple of days keeps fresh stems looking their best, and a wipe with a damp cloth lifts dust and fingerprints between washes. As a gift, it needs little more than a few dried stems tucked into the neck and a ribbon tied round, and it is ready to give.

How big is this glass vase?

It stands 26cm tall, 17.7cm deep and 9.9cm wide, a compact size that sits neatly on a shelf, mantelpiece, windowsill or side table.

What is the vase made from?

It is handmade from clear glass with a shiny finish, so the colours of the wall or window behind it show through the glass.

What kind of flowers suit it?

The small round mouth at the top suits a single flower, a sprig of eucalyptus or a few slender dried grasses rather than a large bouquet.

Can you see through the hole in the middle?

Yes, a circular hole runs right through the centre of the vase, so it frames whatever sits behind it, from a painted wall to the view outside.

How do I clean the vase?

Wash it by hand in warm soapy water and dry it with a soft, lint-free cloth. A slim bottle brush helps you reach inside through the narrow neck.

Does it make a good gift?

We think so. Its clear glass and abstract form suit most rooms, and with a few dried stems tucked into the neck it is ready to give.