Blown Glass Vases

A blown glass vase is chosen by its neck as much as by its height: the neck decides which bouquet it can hold. This collection ranges from small pieces set on a coffee table to a slender 53 cm vase, in clear, tinted, speckled or faceted glass.

The neck decides the bouquet

A narrow neck holds a single stem upright and is all a branch of foliage needs. A wide neck lets the bouquet open out and suits round, generous arrangements. In between, vases with a full body and a medium neck remain the most versatile: they are the ones you keep when the flowers change.

Mouth-blown, and it shows

Blown glass keeps the mark of the hand that shaped it: a thickness that varies from one side to the other, a bubble caught in the material, a shade slightly deeper toward the base. These variations are not flaws: they are what makes each piece different from the last. Speckled, faceted or cut finishes emphasize this reading of the material.

Three heights are better than one

These vases are meant to be seen in a group. Bring together three of clearly different heights, then set them close together rather than in a row. The glass then plays with the light: in front of a window it lights up, on a dark shelf it creates a bright spot.

Frequently asked questions

What vase height for an 80 cm stem?

Aim for a vase that hides about a third of it, around thirty centimeters, with a neck narrow enough to keep the stem from tipping over.

Are two vases of the same model identical?

No, and that is to be expected. The shade, the thickness of the glass and the distribution of bubbles vary from one piece to another, even within a single model.

How do you clean a narrow-necked vase?

A microfiber cloth is enough on the outside, turning the piece toward the light to spot marks. On the inside, a soft-bristled bottle brush reaches the bottom without scratching the glass.