Gerde Stoneware Vase 21cm - Brown

This slim stoneware vase in brown stands 21cm tall and 7.5cm across, and its pattern is pressed into the surface, not painted. A sunburst of long, tapering rays sits at the centre of the body, a band of zigzag triangles circles both the top and the base, and a ring of small dots runs below the upper band. The outline is narrow and upright, drawing in at a waist beneath a flared collar, and the speckled, weathered surface lets the relief read clearly whenever light falls across it from the side.

Because it is only 7.5cm across, this is a vase for a single branch, a few dried stems or a sprig of seed heads rather than a full bunch, and its 21cm height lets a tall, airy stem rise well clear of the table. It sits comfortably on a side table beside the sofa, on a hallway console next to a stack of books, or on a bookshelf, where its narrow footprint slips between other pieces. It suits a relaxed, layered living room with woven furniture and textured cushions, and it makes a thoughtful small gift for anyone who likes ceramics with a bit of character.

The vase is made of 100% stoneware. Stoneware is a dense ceramic fired at a high temperature, which gives it a solid, substantial feel, and at 0.583KG this piece has a reassuring weight in the hand for its slim size. The motifs are formed in the stoneware itself, so the sunburst and the bands have real depth that you can feel with a fingertip. We like it with one bare branch that rises well above the rim, or beside a shorter, rounder piece in a similar tone so that its slender outline stands out on the shelf.

What material is the vase?

It is made of 100% stoneware, a dense ceramic fired at a high temperature, with its pattern pressed into the surface.

How big is the vase?

It is 21cm tall and 7.5cm across, a slim size that suits a single branch or a few dried stems rather than a large bouquet.

How heavy is it?

It weighs 0.583KG, which gives it a solid feel in the hand for a vase of its slim proportions.

What is the pattern like?

A sunburst of long rays is pressed into the body, with bands of zigzag triangles at the top and base and a ring of small dots below the upper band.

What does it suit best?

It suits a single bare branch, a few dried stems or a sprig of seed heads, because its narrow 7.5cm width favours slender stems over a full bunch.

Where does it look best in a home?

It sits well on a side table, a hallway console or a bookshelf, where its narrow footprint fits neatly between books and other pieces.