Vases have always been one of the most versatile interior design accents out there. The very best vases are consistently functional but continue to provide aesthetic value even when your favorite flowers go out of season. This post looks at 50 unique vases in every style ranging from artistic and interpretive to minimalistic and even surreal. If you're looking for home accessory inspiration or perhaps ideas for useful housewarming gifts, these distinctive vases are sure to stoke your creativity. Next thing you know, you'll be looking through your heirloom seed collection to find the perfect blossoms for your new favorite accent piece.
Whale Vase:
Make a splash with a cute whale vase. This ceramic little guy is perfect for holding a few buds, a succulent, or an air plant.
Whale Tail Vase:
Even without a flower inside, this ceramic whale tail vase makes a majestic sculptural statement. Pair the large and medium-sized versions to start your own whale pod.
Grenade Vase:
Promote life over destruction, and the world’s beauty over its battles with a grenade vase. It’s a bold piece and a strong conversation starter.
Magnet Vase Set:
Stunning! The impossible illusion of balance is sure to make Each magnet vase set comes with a clever metal plate to hide beneath the tablecloth to hold each one securely in place.
Test Tube Vases:
Five test tube vases and a minimalistic wooden base give this set a simple, rustic appeal. Add colorful buds or stick to a lush array of greenery to achieve a fresh look.
Birds Of Paradise Flower Vase:
A simple ceramic bird of paradise that holds an explosion of colorful blooms from its tail– very chic and charming.
Cat Vase:
This would make a perfect housewarming gift for a cat lover. The cat’s arched body makes a sturdy stand, while flowers spring from its straight tail.
Giraffe Blowing Bubbles Vase:
Here's another fun animal-themed vase: this time, a quirky giraffe is blowing bubble gum and wearing a pretty green coat.
Astronaut Vase:
Starman is such a cool vase, and sure to make a great gift for fans of space travel and pop art alike. The gilded visor is an especially eye-catching touch.
Anatomic Heart Vase:
This detailed, anatomical heart vase would make an intriguing gift for a doctor or biologist. A cool piece to have around the office.
Colorful Glass Vase:
Playfully tilted, sleekly shaped, and exuding the energy of bright gem tones. Hand-blown glass ensures each vase sways to its own distinctive beat.
Face Vase:
An elegant depiction of a female face, This multifunctional vase can hold dried flowers, house plants, pens, or makeup brushes.
Lucite Vase:
Mini Scoop vases from Jonathan Adler offer a gorgeous splash of color encased in a transparent block Lucite.
Boho Vases Set of 3:
Complement a modern boho decor scheme with this set of 3 matte ceramic vases. Their muted color palette is calming, while their silhouettes are striking.
Butt Planters:
These cheeky planters celebrate the female form. Create a charismatic row of little behinds to bring the cheer of springtime into your home and a smile on your face no matter the season.
Black Ceramic Flower Vase:
Soft curves and a distinctive matt black finish give this decorative flower vase a modern look. Create delicate contrast with a bouquet of elegant white lilies.
Jonathan Adler I-Scream Vase:
The iconic I-Scream Vase by Jonathan Adler features an arm wearing an Elizabethan ruff sleeve and holding an empty wafer cone. It’s your job to fill the ice cream cone vase with a round of sweet-colored petals.
Mango Wood Vase:
Solid blocks of leftover mango wood were turned on a lathe and details carved and painted by hand to create a stunning organic piece with a chic aesthetic. A glass tube runs down the middle to hold flowers with or without water.
Scandinavian Bud Vases:
Created by Danish design duo Ditte Reckweg and Jelena Schou Nordentoft, these Scandinavian bud vases use different stripe designs in black for an energetic interplay between each piece.
Infinity Vase:
The figure-eight infinity symbol signifies the concept of limitlessness or eternal love. The infinity vase would make a romantic gift for a loved one, a thoughtful wedding present, or a chic engagement gift.
Neon Vase:
Bright neon edges give this cubist vase design a powerful presence. It includes three different stem chambers, so you can rotate the vessel to best suit your flower size.
David Vase:
Michelangelo's David is reimagined as a vase for your home, studio, or office. Made with gypsum cement, this statue head vase is ideal for dried flowers, art supplies, or stationery.
Square Ceramic Vases Set of 2:
A square outline with a hollow center gives this set of 2 ceramic vases a strong yet lightweight look. Their soft beige colorway looks beautiful with feathery pampas grass inside.
Concrete Vase:
Smooth concrete forms these sculpturally minimalistic bud vases. Smart and simple forms like this are sure to complement any interior style ranging from rustic chic to urban industrial.
Wood Vase:
A rounded finish highlights the grain of this naturally beautiful paulownia wood vase. An organic partner for dried flowers and stems of greenery.
Twig Vase:
Inspired by foraged items from the forest, this piece features a sand-cast twig-shaped base cradling 2 delicate bulb-shaped vases.
Echasse Vase:
This luxury floor vase includes a smoked, mouth-blown glass vessel upon a brushed brass base. The thin frame resembles stilts, which gives the vase its French name: “échasses”.
Book Vase:
Very clever – the Hanabunko flower vase blends seamlessly with the books surrounding it. Inspired by the book-method of flower pressing, this piece will help keep your bookshelves organized and stylish with sentimental flair.
Twisted Vase:
Put a modern twist on the traditional vase. This pipe-like creation bends and arches to create a sculptural statement for your coffee table, bookcase, dining table, or entryway console.
Cactus Vase:
A prickly green cactus that looks great with or without flowers. Use this charming vase with desert-inspired flora or get creative with your favorite blooms.
Interlocking Face Vase Set of 2:
Cutting a clever profile, these interlocking face vases bring a basic drawing to life in three dimensions. Stand each piece separately or let them kiss.
Farmhouse Style Vase:
A farmhouse-style vase with geometric flair. This decorative design can be used with flowers or without as an accent.
Modern Illuminated Glass Vases:
Set the automatic timer to see these illuminated glass vases glow for 6 hours and rest for 18 hours. You’ll have a warm and friendly ambiance to come home to.
Minimalist Black and White Vases:
High quality, handmade white porcelain gives these black and white minimalist vases a uniform texture. Make high-contrast clusters to elevate a bland side table or to create a striking dining table centerpiece.
8-tube Flower Vase:
These are just begging for a sunny spot on the windowsill. The 8 colorful ceramic tubes are attached to a sturdy tray base, so even the most curious cat can’t knock them over.
Alvar Aalto Clear Vase:
Alvar Aalto created his classic series of mouth-blown glass vases back in 1936, but his designs are still as relevant today.
Geometric Vase:
Deeply cut geometric patterns give this stoneware vase a sharp, modern flair. Its milky white finish complements an array of interior color palettes and aesthetics.
Minimalist Round Vase:
Here's another minimalist vase design, this time with a deliciously round shape, like a powdered sugar doughnut.
Cute Cat Vases:
Adorable! How could you resist these delightful little kitty cats? Their sweet and innocent faces would spark a smile every time you go to mist your air plants.
Interlinked Pampas Vases:
Accessorise a boho interior decor scheme with a set of interlocking pampas vases. They can also stand separately, so you can spread out your display too.
Ceramic Ball Vase:
Eight spheres join together to create this contoured cube vase. A narrow stem chamber is ideal for supporting a single bud.
Simple White Vases:
Looking for something simple that would be easy to coordinate within your interior theme? These streamlined no-frills vases would look sweet just about anywhere.
Gold And Ceramic Vase:
Shaped like delicate teardrops, these bud vases pair the simplicity of white ceramic with a luxurious touch of gilt.
Woman With The Golden Torso Vase:
A vase design based on body positivity. This curvaceous depiction of the female form shines under a gleaming golden finish.
Red Glass Vase:
Fiery red and gold glass breathes life into the ancient amphora shape, a storage container that dates back to the Stone Age. A flamboyant vessel that instantly envigorates.
Wang & Söderström Chamber Vase:
A product of the digital age! This organically-shaped vase was designed as a 3D digital model before being 3D printed and presented in porcelain.
Glass On Driftwood Vase:
Driftwood collectors are sure to love this one: this vase pairs a flowing glass bottle with teak wood for dramatic contrast. Adding flowers takes this artistic composition to the next level.
Modern Ceramic Vase:
Linearity meets the arched form in this contemporary vase design. Its wide neck accommodates a full bouquet.
Acrylic Vase:
A natural accent viewed through a modern lens. This round acrylic vase features a thickened base and sides to offer strength and stability.
Hands Vase:
Taking care of a garden with your own two hands is a pleasure. Cradle the joys of nature in this graceful hands vase.
Mushroom Vases:
Full of fairytale charm, these mushroom vases come in an assortment of shapes, colors, and sizes, so you can grow a full crop!
