Petalia Stoneware Vase 17cm - Pink

This stoneware vase is made of two shapes that meet at the shoulder: a round, fluted body whose ribs twist gently as they rise, and a wide, frilled collar that ruffles open like the edge of a petal. The body wears a smooth, glossy pink glaze that catches the light along every ridge, while the collar carries a speckled, mottled glaze that deepens towards its wavy edge, so the top reads almost like a flower head. At 15.5cm across and 17cm tall it is a compact vase, a little taller than it is wide, and at 0.92KG it has a pleasing heft for its size.

The opening at the top is narrow, which suits a few dried stems rather than a full bunch: a single protea, a spray of dried grasses or a handful of seed heads, with the ruffle framing them. Left empty, it still looks finished as a small sculptural piece. Its size suits the places where a large vase would crowd: a bedside table, a hallway console, a bookshelf, a rattan trolley beside a reading chair or a slim pedestal table in a living room. The soft pink sits happily alongside woven cane, pale painted wood, brass and marble, and it brings a gentle point of colour to a guest bedroom or a dressing table without overpowering either.

Stoneware is a dense clay fired at high temperature, which is why it feels solid and wears well. The maker notes that, due to the nature of the glaze, colour variations may occur, so the depth of pink on the body and the speckling across the frill may differ a little from one vase to the next. For a styling note, set it slightly off centre on a shelf, next to a short stack of books or a candlestick, and keep the stems sparse so the frilled rim stays the star.

How big is the vase?

It is 15.5cm across and 17cm tall, a compact size that sits comfortably on a bedside table, a bookshelf or a narrow hallway console.

What material is the vase?

It is 100% stoneware, with a smooth, glossy pink glaze on the twisted, fluted body and a speckled, mottled glaze on the frilled rim.

Will the colour be exactly the same on every vase?

Not always. The maker notes that, due to the nature of the glaze, colour variations may occur, so the pink and the speckling may vary a little between pieces.

What kind of stems suit it best?

The narrow opening suits a few dried stems, such as a single protea, a spray of dried grasses or some seed heads, with the ruffled rim framing them neatly.

How heavy is it?

It weighs 0.92KG, a reassuring heft for a vase of its size, so it sits steadily wherever you place it.