Description
This vase takes the form of a woman's torso, made in translucent brown glass with soft, generous curves from shoulder to hip. From the front it shows broad shoulders, arms held close at the sides and wide hips; turn it to the side and a full, rounded belly comes into view, so the piece looks different from every angle. It is 19cm tall, 15cm long and 11.5cm wide, a compact size that sits comfortably on a shelf or a bedside table without crowding it. The figure ends at the neck in a small round opening, which is where your stems go.
Because the opening is narrow, this is a vase for a single stem or a few slender ones rather than a full bunch: a sprig of eucalyptus, one tulip, a branch of blossom or a handful of dried grasses all suit it. Glass is watertight, so fresh flowers are as welcome as dried ones. It looks at home on a mantelpiece, a dressing table, a bookshelf or the corner of a desk, and it is just as good empty, as a small sculpture in its own right. The figure makes it a thoughtful present for a friend who loves sculptural pieces or someone settling into a new home.
The vase is made of 100% glass and weighs 0.63KG, so it is easy to lift whenever the water needs changing. The brown tone deepens where the glass folds and curves, around the arms and along the outline, and lightens across the flatter planes, so light passing through picks out every contour. Glass does not absorb water, so it will not swell or soften however long the flowers stand. For styling, place it where light reaches it from behind or the side, near a window or beside a lamp, and pair it with one stem in a pale or green tone so the figure stays the focus.
Specification
| Width |
11.5cm |
| Length |
15cm |
| Height |
19cm |
| Material |
100% Glass |
| Colour |
Brown |
| Weight |
0.63KG |
Frequently Asked
What size is the vase?
It is 19cm tall, 15cm long and 11.5cm wide and weighs 0.63KG, a compact size for a shelf, mantelpiece or bedside table.
What is the vase made of?
It is made of 100% glass in a translucent brown, so light shows through it and picks out the curves of the figure.
Can it hold fresh flowers in water?
Yes. Glass is watertight, so it holds fresh stems in water as well as dried flowers and grasses.
Is it suitable for a large bouquet?
No. The opening at the neck is small, so it suits a single stem, a few slender stems or some dried grasses rather than a full bunch.
What shape is the vase?
It is shaped like a woman's torso, with broad shoulders and wide hips from the front and a full, rounded belly in profile, so each side looks different.