Home Edit: glass and ceramic vases for spring flowers

Flowers are one of those simple things in life that bring me a lot of joy. Nature in general is a great healer and whenever I need a pick-me-up, I go to the local florist and buy myself a bouquet. I purchase them throughout the year, but spring feels like a particularly poignant time to bring them into my space as the days are finally getting longer, trees have come alive with fluffy white and pink blossoms and life is waking up after months of hibernation - my peony plant bloomed this week, which has been incredibly rewarding to witness! So it feels refreshing to bring them into my home, as just this small act helps give it a new lease of life for spring. (I’m also in the process of finishing an article on gardening and refreshing my green space for spring, as I need to work on mine in the next couple of weeks now that the temperature has raised a little.)

City-living doesn’t always allow for a lot of nature and it can certainly take a toll on one’s wellbeing, but by bringing flowers into your space and creating a little indoor garden, or a green space on a balcony (if you’re lucky enough to have one), does wonders for the soul. What to put them in of course is another lovely aspect to consider as the vessel adds an artistic and sculptural layer to this ritual. I love vases in different shapes and materials, and have been slowly building a collection over the years. I’ve had the one featured in the photo (from Arket) for a while now and I use it often as it’s such a good size and height, but have been wanting to treat myself to either a ‘bubble’ or ‘jewel’ vase by Louise Roe Copenhagen, or a vintage Italian Murano glass style as these are the types of homeware pieces that you can invest in and keep for years.

I also like ceramic vases for a more rustic vibe - Zara Home are currently selling some lovely wallet-friendly versions and I particularly love the decidedly French style of an old confit pot. Other brands I love are Hay, Fferrone, Dinosaur Designs for quirkier shapes made from resin, Tina Vaia for elegant ceramic styles, Raawii for simplicity, Tom Dixon for chunky glass vases and vintage Italian Murano glass (as already mentioned), such as the rostrato style by Barovier or Venini. Vases also make the loveliest gifts. Below is my edit of the best on the market for all budgets - I hope you find one you love!

Glass vases

ceramic vases

Words & photo by Marissa Cox.