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18 vases that second as pieces of art

By Eliza Sörman Nilsson

Photo: Oscar Meyer

Pieces so stunning, you can put the flowers on hold

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As we head towards spring and the wild flowers begin emerging from hibernation, it's the perfect time to start shopping for vases. Originally a vehicle for housing beautiful blooms, nowadays vases are becoming statement pieces within themselves. A bevy of Scandinavian and international brands are creating pieces so stunning, the flowers they house almost become an afterthought.

Embrace the playful palette of Copenhagen-based Raawii and the signature architectural silhouettes of Finland's Iittala. Or, If you really want to treat yourself, you could splurge on the work of Swedish artist Åsa Jungnelius whose artful glass sculptures could second as a vase.

Below are the stylish vases, for filling – or not filling – with flowers:


Domia vase

Lene Bjerre

SHOP NOWEUR 75
Cloud tall vessel vase

Tom Dixon

SHOP NOWEUR 484
Alvar aalto vase moss green

Littala

SHOP NOWEUR 153
Cenote porcelain vase

L'Objet

SHOP NOWEUR 350
Vase waveform

Svenskt Tenn

SHOP NOWEUR 740
Collision glass vase

Polspotten

SHOP NOWEUR 87
Balloon 02 glass vase

Louise Roe

SHOP NOWEUR 162
Tatlin metallic-finish vase

Skultuna

SHOP NOWEUR 174
Jessica hans shadow vase

Hay

SHOP NOWEUR 109
Vase crumple blue

Byon

SHOP NOWEUR 79
Bloom botanica vase

Georg Jensen

SHOP NOWEUR 68
Flocka vase

Norrgavel

SHOP NOWEUR 195
Crackle vase

Kosta Boda

SHOP NOWEUR 1200
Hana vase

Audo Copenhagen

SHOP NOWEUR 151
Ohio vase

Reflections Copenhagen

SHOP NOWEUR 647
Michael kvium - jam - vase - juniper

Raawii

SHOP NOWEUR 275
Calabas vase amber

Holmegaard

SHOP NOWEUR 61
Bon bon decanter

Helle Mardahl

SHOP NOWEUR 687