Openwork Reactive Glaze Ceramic Vase – Brown

This is a sculptural ceramic vase with a flowing openwork design, where slender ribbons of clay rise and curve to form the body. Standing 23cm tall and measuring 19.8cm wide, it carries a good weight at 1.78kg, giving it a solid, grounded feel. The top edge is finished with a glossy reactive drip glaze in warm brown tones that pools and runs down each vertical band, while the lower half settles into a softer half matt surface. The result is a piece with real depth, catching light along its raised contours and casting shadow through its open gaps.

We think this vase works best as a standalone accent where its shape can be appreciated from every angle. Set it on a mantel, a console table or an open shelf where the openwork sides let light pass through. The brown colourway sits well alongside natural woods, cream ceramics and earthy textiles, making it a fit for warm, layered interiors as well as calmer neutral rooms. Group it with plainer vessels of different heights, or let it stand alone as a quiet centrepiece. Because of the open design, it suits dried stems and grasses rather than loose arrangements, though the sculptural form holds its own when left empty.

Made from ceramic, the vase is finished by hand so slight variation in the glaze and drip pattern is part of its character. The contrast between the glossy upper glaze and the half matt lower body highlights the ribbed structure. To care for it, wipe with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners that could dull the finish. Handle the open sections with care, as they are the most delicate part. Keep away from knocks and store safely when not on display.

What is the vase made from?

It is made from ceramic, finished with a glossy reactive drip glaze at the top that transitions into a half matt surface below.

How big is it?

It measures 19.8cm wide, 19.5cm deep and 23cm tall, and weighs around 1.78kg.

Can I use it for fresh flowers?

The openwork sides mean it suits dried stems, grasses or display on its own rather than holding water for fresh arrangements.

How do I clean it?

Wipe with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners so the glaze keeps its shine.

Will each vase look the same?

As the glaze is reactive and applied by hand, the drip pattern and tone vary slightly from piece to piece, so yours will be individual.

Is the open design fragile?

The slender open bands are the most delicate part, so handle with care and keep the vase away from knocks.