51 Ceramic Vases to Spice Up Any Surface

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Ceramic vases have endless decor potential. Display these versatile accents like small sculptures on any surface or fill with your favorite fresh cuttings right from the garden. Vases can be used to fill an empty niche on a bookshelf, can be grouped together on a small accent table, or can be used to bring a splash of personal expression to a desk or countertop. We've collected our favorites in this compilation. These ceramic vases range from bold sculptural works by today's most respected designers to budget-friendly selections you can mix and match to your heart's content.

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Sculptural Modern Ceramic Vase: Rockstar contemporary designer Jonathan Adler began his career as a potter and his ceramic creations remain a favorite for collectors. The gorgeous Paradox collection features a sculptural silhouette that combines smooth and textured surfaces.

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Round Decorative Ceramic Vase: Donut-shaped vases offer a fun way to make a bold decorative impression that still feels light and airy. This ceramic vase measures at just over 7 inches in diameter, the exterior in a soft matte white finish. Use to hold dried cuttings like trendy pampas grass or your favorite faux flowers.

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Abstract Small White Ceramic Vase: This twist-shaped ceramic vase makes a fun statement while remaining chic and minimalistic. This piece measures at just over 5 inches in height and 7 inches in length, great for compact placements like shelves or desktops. Use with dried flower cuttings.

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U-Shaped Textured Ceramic Vase: Texture can transform any ceramic vase from minimalistic to contemporary chic. This u-shaped design can hold cuttings in one side or both sides, allowing for endlessly creative floral arrangement possibilities. This piece is also available in a light pink colorway.

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Ridged Ceramic Flower Vase: Smooth curves and light ridges make this vase a blank canvas for light and shadow to play across the surface. This piece features a pinched shape that creates two separate compartments for floral arrangements. This vase is available in white or teal blue.

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Ridged White Ceramic Vase Large: Designed by Studio Kaksikko in 2019, the Ridge Vase became an instant classic beloved for its sculptural aesthetic. This piece features a slim footprint that opens the door for creative placement possibilities. The concave impressions along each side double as handles for rearranging.

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Dora Maar Ceramic Face Vase: This surreal vase by Jonathan Adler is inspired by the great Dora Maar, a prolific creative who Pablo Picasso considered to be his muse. Sculptural face reliefs repeat around the entire perimeter of the vase, ensuring this piece looks fabulous from every angle.

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Grecian Amphora Ceramic Vase: A timeless silhouette is reimagined with chic modern simplicity in this amphora vase design from Global Views. This piece features a silky matte finish that highlights its well-formed details. This piece is not watertight, making it suitable for dried cuttings and silk flowers.

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Ridged Tall Ceramic Vase: Measuring at 23 inches in height, this simple ceramic vase is ideal for placements like sideboards and credenzas. This piece is also available in a smaller size that measures at 19 inches in height. Use each vase alone or pair both together to create an attractive grouping.

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Bunny-Shaped Small Ceramic Vase: Looking for something fun? This whimsical little vase is shaped like a small white rabbit, the ears serving as a place to put cuttings and blossoms. This piece measures at just over 4 inches across, its compact size ideal for placements like desks and tabletops.

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Ice Cream White Ceramic Bud Vase: The playful I-Scream Vase is an iconic design by Jonathan Adler. The base is sculpted to look like a hand holding an ice cream cone, the interior finished in gleaming gold that drips down the side like melting ice cream. Its compact size makes it ideal for small buds rather than full stems.

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Bronze Metallic Ceramic Vase: Bronze-hued glaze gives this shapely vase a gleaming metallic appearance despite its ceramic construction. The interior is fully glazed so that it can hold water – feel free to use this exciting piece with your freshest cuttings or bouquets.

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Gold and White Ceramic Vase Face: Add a touch of abstract glamour to your favorite space with the Wink vase. This piece features a glossy glazed exterior accented with radiant gold. This piece measures at roughly 8 inches each way to make a bold statement without taking up too much space.

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White and Gold Ceramic Vase: Gilded insects adorn the exterior of the artfully crafted Botanist Specimen Vase by Jonathan Adler. This exquisite accent looks beautiful empty or filled with clippings. Glossy glazes capture the light, while the generous 10-inch height captures the eye.

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Seletti Hybrid European and Chinese Ceramic Vase: East and west meet with the Hybrid Vase collection by CtrlZak for Seletti. Each piece is visually split down the center, with each side drawing from a different classic ceramic heritage. These collection-worthy designs are made from bone china porcelain with gilded details.

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Colorful Small Ceramic Wall Vase: Ceramic vases aren’t just for tables and shelves. The creative Ximena vase collection is made to hang on the wall, making it easy to display beautiful flower cuttings anywhere in the home. Choose from a variety of different shape and color combinations. Create a unique postmodern composition by mixing and matching.

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Ceramic Pumpkin Vases: Whether you’re decorating for the autumn or just want to add a touch of natural appeal to your shelf or table decor, these pumpkin-shaped ceramic vessels are sure to delight. Choose from three sizes, each finished with a different color of ceramic glaze.

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Citrus Fruit Small Ceramic Vase: How cute is this tiny ceramic vase? This design looks like three pieces of citrus fruit in a tidy stack. Use to display fresh flowers in the kitchen or to add a pop of vibrant color to any corner of the home. This vase measures at 8 inches in height.

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White and Red Handmade Ceramic Vase: These charming ceramic vases are adorned with three-dimensional pops of color for a truly eye-catching look from every angle. This set features a desert-inspired color palette, ideal for interior themes ranging from bohemian chic to southwestern and more.

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Red Arched Ceramic Vase Decor: This unique geometric vase features a flat bottom and an arched top, providing sculptural appeal even when empty. A matte reddish pink finish lends a bold pop of color, opening the door for creative floral pairings.

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Orange Juice Carton Ceramic Vase: Designed to look like a cute vintage orange juice carton, this creative ceramic vase will spark smiles whether paired with flowers or without. Use to hold fresh cuttings in the kitchen, use to brighten a breakfast table, or place anywhere in the home to enjoy its fun sunny look.

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Orange 3-Piece Ceramic Vase Set: Coordinated vase sets make it easy to create a cohesive floral composition. This set features three ceramic vases each crafted with a different shape, unified by the matte orange finish that brightens each surface. This set is also available in a versatile beige.

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Geometric Yellow Ceramic Vase: Rounded corners and layered shapes give this ceramic vase a fun geometric appearance, its sunny yellow color sure to brighten any corner of the home. Use this piece to flatter interior themes like bohemian, postmodern, or mid-century chic.

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Textured Origami Yellow Ceramic Vase: This creative origami-inspired vase is finished in bright yellow, the surface boasting a rich texture that emphasizes every detail. This piece is available in two sizes, and is also available in black or white. Mix and match to complement your interior decor theme.

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Gold and Green Ceramic Vase Set: Sage green yields to reveal radiant gold glaze, giving this vase set a sophisticated two-tone look. Each one is formed with faceted edges for a modern geometric look. Use these vases together or apart. The tallest vase measures 9 inches in height while the shorter vase measures at 8 inches.

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Raawii Modern Ceramic Jug Vase: The iconic Raawii Strøm collection is a series of ceramic vessels designed by Nicholai Wiig Hansen, each piece drawing inspiration from the still life paintings of Danish master Vilhelm Lundstrøm. The charming Jug vase is an especially recognizable addition to this collection, handcrafted with a satisfying matte finish available in a range of colors.

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Matte Blue Ceramic Vase with Handles: Calabria is a vase that combines classic inspiration with fun modern details, sure to capture attention and spark conversation among guests. This vase is available in a glossy black colorway in addition to the vibrant blue you see here.

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Blue Crinkled Paper Bag Ceramic Vase: Defying expectations at every turn, this creative vase features a sculpted aesthetic that mimics the look of a gently drooping paper bag. This piece measures at just over 9 inches in height and is available in blue, metallic silver, or glossy white.

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Cloud-Shaped Blue and White Ceramic Vase: A cloud-shaped silhouette makes the playful Pompidou vase especially eye-catching. The shapely surface is underscored by fine white lines that twist and whirl across the surface, made lightly radiant with a resilient glossy glaze.

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Love Pink Ceramic Vase Set : Create an uplifting floral arrangement with this charming set of four vases, each shaped like a letter so you can spell out the word “love”. This set is finished in silky pink. Give as a thoughtful gift or keep a set for yourself.

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Small Pink and Gold Conical Vase: Gold details give this tapered ceramic vase a gorgeous glamorous look. This piece is available in a light pink, a glossy white, or a deep black. Each vase measures just over 9 inches in height and measures at just under 4 inches across, compact and easy to place anywhere in the home.

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Black and White Round ceramic Vase: The striking Omaggio vase is a design by Ditte Reckweg and Jelena Schou Nordentoft, a tribute to the ceramic artist Svend Hammershøi. This piece is available in a variety of sizes and finish options, including radiant silvery and pearlescent white.

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Modern Black and White Ceramic Vase: Black outlines give this faceted ceramic vase an almost two-dimensional appearance, almost like a drawing on white paper. This creative design measures at 12 inches in height to make a dramatic statement at the dining table or atop a stylish credenza.

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White Ceramic Floor Vase with Feather: A ceramic floor vase can be an eye-catching addition to any interior environment, providing flexible decorative appeal that can be moved anywhere. This shapely white floor vase features a decorative feather painted in black glaze across the front. Fill with a dried branch, tall pampas grass, peacock feathers, or other oversized accents.

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Marbled Ceramic Donut Vase: Formed from lightly marbled ceramic, each Salamat Waves vase is a unique work of art that cannot be exactly replicated. Each piece measures at just over 5 inches each way. These vases are not watertight, making them best-suited for dried cuttings. This vase is also available in chrome.

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Ridged Rustic Ceramic Vase: Thick, well-formed ceramic is finished with rustic glaze to give this vase collection a warm countryside vibe. Choose from five different sizes – mix and match to create a playful composition or a whimsical tablescape.

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White and Brown Ceramic Vase: Standing at 20 inches in height and 11 inches in diameter, this stately vase is sure to make a big impression wherever you place it. This piece features matte finishes in white and beige, well-suited to interior themes like tropical and farmhouse chic.

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Rustic Tall White Ceramic Vase: Rhythmic patterns adorn the surface of this tall ceramic vase design, the white yielding to reveal a textural beige finish below. This charming bohemian accent is available in two sizes – one stands at 11 inches tall and the other stands at 15 inches in height.

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Floral Embossed Antique White Ceramic Vase: A faux-weathered glaze gives this ceramic vase a charming antique look that emphasizes the embossed flower pattern that covers the surface. This weighty 10-inch vase includes non-marking feet to keep your surfaces safe.

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White and Green Vintage Ceramic Vase: Gorgeous ivy chinoiserie gives these handcrafted terracotta vases a whimsical old-world charm. Each one boasts subtle distressed details that lend a timeworn appearance for antique appeal. Choose between the jar shape and the column shape or mix and match between both.

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Perforated Large Ceramic Vase: Textural matte ceramic gives this shapely vase a strong organic look, the perforated exterior ensuring its weighty silhouette remains light in appearance. Use as a standalone decorative accent, fill with dried twigs, or pair with a glass vase liner so that it can hold fresh blooms.

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Textured Large Ceramic Vase: Oversized vases like these are ideal for placement on the floor. These gorgeous vases are crafted from durable earthenware with an exceptionally textural finish, each one made with natural variations for a unique experience every time. These vases are watertight to hold fresh flowers.

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Textured Black Ceramic Vase: Black-glazed earthenware makes up this eye-catching vase collection. This series is available in three sizes that look great when displayed apart or when grouped together. These vases are handmade with natural variations, each one watertight.

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Modern Grey Ceramic Bud Vase Set: Deep textural ridges follow the surface of these small vases from top to bottom, lending the surface a stonelike appearance. The rims are finished in a bright chrome finish for a metallic look. These small ceramic vases are intended for small flower cuttings or single buds.

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Double-Sided Grey Ceramic Vase: Designed by Light + Ladder, the Kala Vase features a unique geometric form sure to capture attention with its sculptural appeal. This vase measures at just over 12 inches in height, the opening measuring at just over 2 inches in diameter. Choose between white or charcoal finishes.

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Blomus Ceramic Vase in Grey: Mix and match these versatile ceramic vases to create a stylish composition all your own. This series was designed by Frederike Martens for Blomus, the narrow mouths making each piece perfect for individual stems or smaller flower arrangements.

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Textured Black Jug Ceramic Vase: The stylish Metropolitan Vase collection is made from durable ceramic with a matte reactive glaze in dimensional black. Each vase features a combination of curvaceous and angular facets, the sloping neck outfitted with a stylish curled handle. Choose from three sizes.

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Geometric Ceramic Table Vase Set of 2: Industrial aesthetics meet traditional crafting with this gorgeous ceramic table vase set from Arteriors. Each vase features a bold geometric shape that alternates between glossy white and ridged bands finished in a reactive black glaze. Each set includes two vases.

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Large Black and Grey Ceramic Vase: Artful glaze makes this dramatic vase an especially alluring accent, sure to beckon second glances wherever you place it. This substantial accent measures at just over 17 inches in height, well-suited for larger accent tables throughout the home.

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Ceramic Floor Vase with Geometric Pattern: Embossed patterns beat an enchanting rhythm across the surface of this large floor vase design from Jamie Young. Each vase is equipped with cutout handles for easier handling. Use as a standalone accent or fill with dried branches or grasses.

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Regina Andrew Ceramic Bud Vase Set: Regina Andrew introduces an easy-to-appreciate series with this set of eight assorted bud vases, each one hand-thrown and finished in rustic shades of blue and brown. Each one is unique. Display these pieces together, apart, or give individual pieces away as cherished gifts.

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