Hourglass Ribbed Textured Tall Glass Vase - Clear & Grey

This tall glass vase has a gentle hourglass curve, swelling at the base, drawing in at the waist and opening out again towards the rim. Soft vertical ribs run from top to bottom, and the glass itself has a rippled, textured surface that catches the light and bends it into shifting lines. It is clear glass with a smoky grey tint, deepening a little towards the base, so the colour feels quiet rather than bold. At 25cm tall, 15cm across and 15cm deep, it is a comfortable size for a hand-tied bunch or a few long stems, and it fits neatly on a shelf.

We like it on a console table, mantelpiece, windowsill or dining table, anywhere daylight can pass through the glass and bring out that rippled texture. The grey tint sits easily with whites, warm woods, linen and stone, and suits a pared-back modern room as well as a more traditional one. Fill it with tulips, eucalyptus, garden roses or a handful of dried grasses, or leave it empty and let the shape do the work. It also makes a thoughtful housewarming gift, a useful piece for the first bunch of flowers in a just-unpacked kitchen or living room, and one that suits most tastes.

The vase is made entirely of glass, with an open round rim and a rounded, lobed base that stands on a flat surface. For care, rinse it with warm soapy water and dry it with a soft cloth; a bottle brush helps reach the base, and changing the water every couple of days keeps flowers fresher and the glass clear. Like any glass, it is best handled gently and kept back from the edge of a shelf. For a gift, pair it with a bunch of seasonal flowers or a few stems from the garden, so it is ready to enjoy from the moment it is unwrapped.

How big is this glass vase?

It stands 25cm tall and measures 15cm across and 15cm deep. That is a comfortable size for a generous bunch of flowers or a few long stems.

What colour is the vase?

It is clear glass with a smoky grey tint that deepens slightly towards the base. It reads as a soft grey rather than fully transparent glass.

Is the glass smooth or textured?

It is textured. Soft vertical ribs run down the vase, and the glass has a rippled surface that catches the light, all set in a gentle hourglass curve.

How should I clean the vase?

As good practice for glass, rinse it with warm soapy water and dry it with a soft cloth. A bottle brush helps reach the base, and fresh water every couple of days keeps it clear.

What flowers suit this vase?

Its height and open rim suit tulips, garden roses, eucalyptus or a hand-tied bunch. Dried grasses work well too, and the vase looks good empty on a shelf.

Would it make a good housewarming gift?

Yes, we think it makes a thoughtful housewarming gift. Its soft grey tint and simple glass shape sit happily in most homes, and it is ready for a first bunch of flowers.