51 Bud Vases for Go-Anywhere Botanical Decor

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Bud vases are a smaller version of a vase, intended to hold a single stem or a small botanical arrangement. These charming accents are exceptionally versatile – they make it easy to decorate with fresh or dried cuttings from your garden, making a nice visual impact without taking up too much space or requiring too much planning. We've collected our favorites from around the web. This buying guide covers inexpensive bud vase sets, luxury designer picks, versatile mini-vases, and bold sculptural designs. There's something here for any corner of the home.

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Opalescent Bud Vases Set: This bud vase set includes three small containers each with a different shape but finished with the same opalescent effect – this can make any selection of flowers or plant cuttings look coordinated even without any flower arranging experience.

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White Ceramic Bud Vase Set of 3: Different sizes and shapes add variety while the white glaze provides unity. These simple bud vases maintain a sense of uncomplicated simplicity, allowing even the most basic blossoms or foliage to take center stage. Use this coordinated set as a dining table centerpiece, place on a side table, or display unfilled on any shelf.

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Kubus White Bud Vase: Small accessories offer an approachable way to enjoy the work of the world’s most prominent designers on a more accessible budget. The attractive Kubus Floral vase is a design by Søren Lassen inspired by the Bauhaus movement, the cylindrical vase hanging within a geometric frame for a smart structural look.

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Vitra Nuage Céramique Bud Vase: Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec designed the Nuage Céramique vase in several sizes that can be used alone or grouped together in a seamless modular arrangement. Each one includes eight individual compartments, making it easy to create expressive botanical arrangements that stay securely in place.

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Matte White Sculptural Bud Vase: Standing at just over 7 inches in height, this bold ceramic vase creates a sculptural impression that looks just as beautiful alone as it does when filled with botanical cuttings. Organic curves and a textural finish soften the look, perfect for your most relaxing interior placements.

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Seletti Anatomical Heart Bud Vase: This clever bud vase by Marcantonio design is shaped like a detailed anatomical heart, bringing an edgy sense of romance to any botanical arrangement. This piece is crafted from fine porcelain in a simple white finish and contains many small holes where stems can be inserted.

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Jonathan Adler I-Scream Bud Vase: Jonathan Adler is known for creating beautiful but unexpected takes on everyday objects. This bud vase is shaped like a ruffle-sleeved hand grasping an ice cream cone, dripping with real gold around the rim. Use to bring a pop-art touch to any table arrangement or decorative display.

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Menu Wall-Mounted Bud Vases: Note Design Studio elevates the concept of a simple bud vase, transforming any botanical cutting into a dramatic work of wall art. This piece features a large round ring that frames and amplifies whatever you decide to place within.

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Set of Black Glass Bud Vases: This bud vase set is crafted from hand-blown glass in a rich smoky tint, each one uniquely shaped. Use these vases individually or place together as a bold grouping. This set is also available in a variety of elegant jewel tones and a solid opaque white. Use in your own home or give as an always-appreciated housewarming gift.

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Geometric Black Bud Vases Set: Geometric decor elements remain just as hot as ever. This bud vase set features faceted sides accentuated with an offset gold-finished frame. Do not use with water – these are for dry cuttings or standalone display only.

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Echasse Glass and Brass Bud Vase: Echasse is a popular collection of vases and containers by designer Theresa Arns, named for the solid brass stilts that prop up each vessel. This small size is ideal for use as a bud vase, able to hold a few large blossoms or a small arrangement. This piece is also available in amber glass with bronze stilts.

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Brass and Clear Glass Bud Vases: Klong’s Orbis vase features a petite mouth-blown glass orb perched on a polished brass base, a timeless combination that will retain its beauty and relevance even as decor tastes change over time. Use to highlight the beauty of even the tiniest blossoms.

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Short and Tall Bud Vases Set of 5: Double-walled design allows these bud vases to look like ethereal sculptures floating in the air. Each set includes five pieces from small bud vases to traditional vase sizes. Borosilicate glass construction ensures longevity.

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Geometric Small Glass Bud Vases: Mix and match these fun-shaped bud vases to create an exciting arrangement that perfectly suits your decor. Choose from four shapes and four color options, each bud vase made from durable borosilicate glass.

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Mini Colorful Glass Bud Vases Set of 5: These small bud vases are especially petite, offering a fantastic way to decorate smaller surfaces like desks and makeup vanities. Choose from three shapes and seven color options – mix and match to create your own beautiful botanical landscape.

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Balloon-Shaped Recycled Glass Bud Vases: These balloon-shaped vases are crafted from recycled glass for eco-friendly appeal. These vases stand at almost 14 inches tall but have a narrow lipped mouth, making them ideal for giving small botanicals a big presentation.

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Alvar Aalto Glass Bud Vases: Legendary architect Alvar Aalto was a multi-faceted talent, his structural work with heavy concrete and steel balanced by weightless wood furniture and ethereal glassware. His vases quickly became among the most iconic glass pieces ever created – now widely available in a diverse range of colors and sizes, but still always produced by Iittala’s skilled glassblowers in Finland. This small size is perfect for use as a bud vase.

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Iittala Ruutu Bud Vases: The elegant Ruutu vase is an Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec design available in a range of ethereal color options and versatile sizes. Use the larger sizes for traditional bouquets or standalone display and allow the more petite sizes to host your smallest buds or botanical cuttings. Each one is handcrafted in Finland by Iittala.

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Riflessi Glass Bud Vase: Riflessi is a vase collection by Paola C., every piece mouth-blown by Venetian artisans. Each one diverges from the expected, the cylindrical base branching into a curved collar that gently supports the botanical cuttings placed within.

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Bubbled Blue Bud Vase: Thick glass construction gives this small bud vase a weighty heft, able to support even longer cuttings without any risk of tipping. Choose from blue, yellow, or teal colorways. Each one is crafted with a bubbled effect that plays with the light – an enchanting selection for sunny window placements.

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Tinted Glass Globe Bud Vase: This small globe-shaped bud vase is the work of Danish design house AYTM, the glass resting on a radiant ring of brass for a sophisticated look. Use on a desk, shelf, table, or anywhere that could use a touch of glamour.

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Orrefors Carat Globe Crystal Bud Vase: Designed by Lena Bergstrom for Orrefors, the Carat Globe Vase draws inspiration from sparkling gemstones. Each vase is carefully faceted like a diamond to capture and scatter the light as it hits the surface. This vase is available with a 7-inch diameter or as a small 4.5-inch diameter bud vase.

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6″ Waterford Bud Vase: Waterford Crystal has a long-held reputation for producing fine glassware, with over 200 years of history informing every piece. This crystal bud vase is brilliantly faceted and features a gentle taper to elevate your finest cuttings. This vase is packaged as part of the Giftology series, equipped with attractive packaging ready to gift.

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Vintage Glass Bud Vases Centerpiece Set: This charming set includes five small bud vases, each with a different shape and pattern. Invest in a set of 5 or 10 – use as a centerpiece for a wedding reception or other elegant event. This set is also available in a multicolor option.

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Vintage Glass Bud Vases Set of 6: This mixed bud vase set features highly patterned designs and classic shapes, each one reminiscent of vintage glassware. Each set includes six unique pieces, all breezily coordinated. They’re perfect for a farmhouse or traditional decor theme.

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Fluted Glass Bud Vases Set: These fluted vases provide a more contemporary approach to the mixed-and-matched bud vase theme. Choose from sets of 4, 8, or 16 – great for events and everyday decor alike.

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Tom Dixon Mini Bud Vase: The weighty and refined Press Vase by Tom Dixon is created with exceptionally thick glass, created by dropping the molten material into iron molds to create a distinctively fluted silhouette. This designer bud vase is crafted to last a lifetime.

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Mid-Century Modern Bud Vase: A walnut-finished wood base gives this orb-shaped bud vase a touch of mid-century modern flair. Use to display single stems, small cuttings, or use as a vessel for sand art. Each one is handmade and stands just over 5 inches in height.

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Hanging Bud Vases / Propagators: The creative possibilities are endless with this hanging wall planter system. This piece features fifteen beaker-shaped bud vases suspended by wood racks and twine yarns. Use as a decorative way to propagate your houseplants – or use as a standard bud vase system to create colorful living wall decor.

51 Bud Vases for Go-Anywhere Botanical Decor

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