Metal Vases

Metal does not behave like glass: it reveals nothing of its contents and catches the light on its surface. This selection brings together vases of around thirty centimeters, Avena, Octave, Arka and Solea, along with the Elen and Amaya planters.

Dry arrangements

Metal oxidizes with prolonged contact with water, so these vases are filled dry. Dried flowers, artificial stems and branches suit them, and the weight of the vase keeps them upright without support. Nothing says you have to fill them either: an empty piece on a console table holds its own very well.

The reflection depends on the light

A metallic surface reflects light instead of letting it through, and the effect changes throughout the day. In front of a window, reflections bring the vase to life; in a dark corner, only the silhouette remains readable. So place these pieces near a window or a lamp, even if it means moving them with the seasons.

Group rather than line up

These objects share the same material and differ in shape, which makes them easy to bring together. Gather two vases of similar height and a wider planter on the same tray. Conversely, a single metal vase among ceramic or wooden pieces creates a contrast of materials that is enough on its own.

Frequently asked questions

Can you put water in a metal vase?

It is best not to, as moisture eventually marks the surface. Reserve these vases for dried stems and artificial flowers.

Which stems for a 34 cm vase?

Allow stems of about fifty to sixty centimeters, or one and a half times the height of the vase. Three to five stems are enough when the neck is narrow.

Can a metal planter hold a live plant?

Only with a watertight pot slipped inside, so the water never touches the metal. With an artificial plant, the question does not arise.