Description
This is a terracotta vase in green, 37cm tall and 23cm across, and what makes it itself is the surface. Raised ridges run from the mouth to the base in wavy lines, each one edged with a ruffled crest, so the body looks almost grown rather than shaped. The form swells through the middle and draws in towards a small round mouth and a slightly narrower base, and the whole surface has a fine, sandy texture that catches the light along every ridge. Terracotta is a fired clay, and at 5.1KG this is a substantial vase with real weight in the hand.
Its height suits long branches, fern sprays and tall dried stems, and the small mouth gathers them into an upright bunch rather than letting them fall loose. It sits well on a console table in a hallway, on a sideboard in a living room or dining room, or at floor level beside a chair or a bench, where the ridges can be seen up close. Because the surface does so much of the work, it holds its own when empty too, as a sculptural piece on a shelf or a deep windowsill. It suits anyone who likes natural textures and earthy materials in a room, and it makes a generous present for someone settling into a new home.
It is made entirely of terracotta, and the ridges, crests and grainy texture are part of the body itself, raised in relief rather than printed, so the pattern has real depth to the touch and changes as the light moves across it. Its weight means it is best lifted with both hands and given a settled spot on a sturdy surface. The styling props shown are not included. For styling, pair the green with warm wood and plain walls, and keep the stems loose and airy so the wavy body stays the main thing in view.
Specification
| Height |
37cm |
| Diameter |
23cm |
| Material |
100% Terracotta |
| Colour |
Green |
| Weight |
5.1KG |
Frequently Asked
What material is the vase?
It is made entirely of terracotta, a fired clay, with the wavy ridges and grainy texture raised in relief on the body itself.
How big is it?
It is 37cm tall and 23cm across, a height that suits long branches and tall dried stems on a console table or sideboard.
How heavy is the vase?
It weighs 5.1KG, so it is a substantial piece; lift it with both hands and give it a settled spot on a sturdy surface.
Does it look good without flowers?
Yes. The ruffled ridges and sandy texture give it plenty of interest by themselves, so it works as a sculptural piece on a shelf or sideboard.
What colour is it?
It is green all over, and the texture makes the raised crests and the hollows between them read slightly lighter and darker.