Small Oval Speckled Etched Glass Ornamental Vase - Cream

This small oval glass vase brings a soft, earthy note to a shelf or table. Its outer surface is an etched cream finish, flecked with rust-brown speckles that build up in places and fade away in others, so it has a gently aged look rather than a flat, painted one. Inside, the glass shows a mottled silver sheen that catches the light as you pass. The shape is a low, rounded oval, fullest near the rim and easing in towards the base, which gives it the feel of a sculpted bowl as much as a vase. It stands 13cm tall, 24cm across and 13cm deep.

At that size it suits the smaller spots around a home: a mantelpiece, a bookshelf, a windowsill or the end of a dresser. Because it is wider than it is tall, it sits low on a coffee table or dining table without blocking the view across it, and the cream tone works quietly alongside natural wood, linen and soft neutral colours. Leave it empty as an ornament in its own right, or add a loose handful of dried stems or grasses for a relaxed arrangement. It also makes a thoughtful new home gift, an easy piece for someone settling into a new place who has not yet decided how to dress their shelves.

The vase is made from glass. The etched finish gives the outside its soft, matt feel and the speckling its depth, while the interior keeps its silvery shine. As it is an ornamental piece, we suggest keeping care simple: dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it gently with a damp cloth and dry it straight away. For styling, try it on a stack of books with a candle beside it, or pair it with taller pieces in similar tones to build up a layered look on a shelf.

How big is this vase?

It stands 13cm tall, 24cm across and 13cm deep. That makes it a small, low oval that fits comfortably on a shelf, mantelpiece or side table.

What is the vase made from?

It is made from glass with an etched cream finish on the outside. The finish is flecked with rust-brown speckles, and the inside has a mottled silver sheen.

What colour is it?

The outside is a soft cream with rust-brown speckling, and the inside is a mottled silver. These tones sit easily alongside wood, linen and other neutral colours.

What can I put in it?

It is an ornamental vase, so it looks lovely left empty as a decorative piece. A loose handful of dried stems or grasses also suits its low, wide oval shape.

How should I look after the vase?

As general good practice for glass, dust it with a soft dry cloth. For marks, wipe it gently with a damp cloth and dry it straight away.

Would it make a good gift?

Yes, it makes a thoughtful new home gift. Its soft cream tone and compact size suit almost any room, so it is an easy choice for someone setting up a new place.