I am often asked where I buy my vases. I buy them in antique shops and fairs, junk shops, and the goodwill. I suggest you do the same. Keep your eyes open for interesting shapes, sizes and textures. I have rounded up several in all price ranges that are similar to those that you have asked about. Let’s take a look at Nine Great Vases you should have in your Arsenal.
The following two arrangements are pieces from my redware collection. I love the mottled look with a simple bouquet. I linked similar ones at the bottom of the post. You can find them on Etsy eBay , and Chairish online or at an Antique store or fair.
The two following vases (favorites of mine) are vintage Hungarian pickled jars. You can find them at Antique Shops and fairs, but there are also reproductions available that I have linked below the post. The taller ones come in a couple of different sizes.
The short chunky ones are well suited to a large single-species bouquet like this group of David Austin Roses.
I probably use these jars more often than any other vases from my collection. If you were to invest in one I would get these in a couple of sizes.
This arrangement of apple blossom flower carpet roses is in a square florist jar that you can find anywhere. This vase calls out for a big blousy arrangement like this or the one above.
I am often asked about this particular vase. I have had it for years. It is actually a candle holder from Two’s Company. I found a couple on Etsy that are linked at the bottom of this post.
This mottled glazed blue pot came from Wisteria Antiques many years ago. I am often asked where it came from. I linked a good dupe at the bottom of the post.
I picked up two of these pots years ago in an antique shop in Napa. They are great planters as well as a great vessel for a large arrangement like these flower carpet roses.
I picked up this small stoneware glazed pot at a favorite resale shop that is no longer in business. I love the small size and shape.
Here I used the same vase with simple purple stock in my son’s and daughter-in-law’s powder bath. You can read more about that in the post , Clever Storage Ideas for a Small Laundry Room.
You saw this urn-shaped vase that I picked up at the Goodwill in my post on How to Make Effortless Beautiful Arrangments with Fall Leaves.
It is well suited to almost any sort of medium-sized arrangement. You can see it in this post on my new kitchen, Five Simple Ways to Refresh your Home for Summer.
I love the texture of this white hobnail pot. It is actually a planter. I would like to find a similar smaller one, as I love the textural interest it has. I found it at a shop in Carmel a few years ago. I have linked similar below.
Lastly, I adore this urn-shaped basket which I also found at the same now-closed consignment shop. I linked a similar one below (they are hard to find so if you want it purchase it now). I insert a tall cylindrical florist’s vase inside it.
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Thank you for reading Nine Great Vases you should have in your Arsenal. I hope you might find a couple that you might enjoy in your own home. I will be back on Sunday with Annie and Mary Ann for our Sunday favorites.
Beautiful post Cindy. All of these arrangements and vases are gorgeous. I definitely agree that the vessel is just as important as the flowers. Thank you for such beautiful inspiration!
Great post! Your arrangements are amazing – and I love all your beautiful vases!
Hi Barb
thank you so much I do too!
What a lovely 70’s vibe collection of vases they have Karen.
Great post!!! Your vases are well curated and lovely Cindy. I agree, flea markets, street fairs, local craft shows and donated items to charity retailers are great places to snag some interesting “finds.” I love the white hobnail pot you posted. Has a mid-century modern vibe yet blends into many interior decor themes. I’ve discovered checking offerings on some publicly available retailers such as Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Anthropologie, Crate and Barrel as well as West Elm always yields some interesting reproductions at affordable prices. I always enjoyed the Laguna Beach, CA Sawdust Festival to locate unusual handmade pieces. Sadly, I now live in Florida and rarely travel there in the past decade. I’m always on the lookout for interesting vases and planters to add to my collection.
Hi Katelyn
I have never heard of the Sawdust Festival. I must look it up!
Cindy,
These are great vases and I’m happy you gave us some stand-in options. I’m very excited because I’m ordering my first 2 David Austin Roses this month. I’ve always admired the look of the blooms, but your posts have sold me on owning some of these beauties.
thank you,
Karen B.
Hi Karen
Which ones did you order? I am anxious to hear how they do for you!
All are very pretty and I totally agree with shopping for flower vases at thrift or other similar places. Only when I began to ferment the veggies from our garden did I learn (from reading) that old fermenting crocks might contain lead paint – which would not apply to flower arrangements, only for consumption. There is a way to test, however, if a vessel will be used otherwise.
Hi Lisa
Yes you should never eat off antique pottery!
I love each one of these vases. Right now they are right down on my wish list, since I am on the look out to replace and upgrade my vases. You always do such a wonderful job styling your posts. My mind is full of just exactly the new ideas I have been wanting to see.. thanks, have a great weekend
Hi Beth
I think the vessel is as important as the florals. I am a sucker for a pretty one!
Love all of these! And your arrangements always look so effortless! I’m struggling to keep stems from falling over …any tips appreciated! 🌻
Hi Mary
You can criss-cross florist tape across the top, or use a floral frong. I used to use florists foam but I try not to if I don’t need it.
I have always been partial to the urn shape, but our cat, the senior pet, has taken to eating the flowers and tipping the vase over. I’m using the more stable and squat vases now.
I am too Kay. Your cat sounds like mine!
Love them all but that blue Goodwill urn has me swoony. I am keeping my eye out for something similar. Wish me luck!
Hi Holly
It is a signed piece by someone. I can’t believe they gave it to the goodwill. Someone spent a lot of time on that.
I LOVE All these vases. Didn’t know they were called hobnail pots…I saw some yesterday. I really want to up my vase game as now I have more storage and access to clippings!! GREAT post.
Hi Mary Ann
The antique ones were called hobnail. I am not sure if the modern ones are but that is what I am calling them!
SFGirlbybay mentioned a Portland shop with interesting baskets and vintage finds. It is called Maven Collective and here’s the link: https://www.mavencollective.com/
Some of the online offerings reminded me of your very curated homes.
Wow. Thank you, Karyn. I live in Portland and was not aware of this shop. I don’t see SFGirlbybay’s post, but I will have to check this out. I’m always looking for new places to visit with my daughter when she’s here from Chicago. Last month when she was here, we stopped in a small town Goodwill and found many pottery pieces by the same artist for $5-$8 each! We left with five vases, three of which I have, one she gave to a local friend as a gift, and one she took home to Chicago. They were a great score.
Hi Julia
I love stories like that!
Hi Karyn
I will check it out. I think I need to resubscribe to her blog. I am not getting it anymore!