Can you put fresh flowers in a ceramic vase?
Beautifully made ceramic vases have been carefully crafted by artisan makers for centuries.
From the likes of Wedgwood, who are masters in their craft, creating the iconic Jasperware design to more contemporary takes from our favourite heritage high street brands, there are plenty of wonderful ceramic vases on the market.
Can you put fresh flowers in a ceramic vase?
Ceramic vases are perfect for fresh flowers, as long as they have been glazed. The glaze is what seals the surface and makes it water tight.
Whether you’re looking for something paired-back and neutral or a vase to make a colourful statement, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
Best ceramic vases to buy now
White Folia Tall Vase
- Buy now from Wedgwood (£90)
Bella Vase
- Buy now from Abigail Ahern (£35)
!["textured]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Bella-Vase.jpg")
Ceramic Vase with Handles
- Buy now from John Lewis (£20)
!["Ceramic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Ceramic-Vase-with-Handles.jpg")
Laine Teal Green Vase
- Buy now from Oliver Bonas (£22.50)
!["Teal]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Laine-Teal-Green-Ceramic-Vase.jpg")
Floral Whippet Dog Vase
- Buy now from Anthropologie (£42)
!["Ceramic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Floral-Whippet-Dog-Ceramic-Vase-683x1024.jpg?fit=683%2C1024")
Anna + Nina Magical Flowers Ceramic Vase
- Buy now from Selfridges (£120)
!["ceramic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Anna-Nina-Magical-Flowers-Ceramic-Vase-900x1024.jpg?fit=800%2C910")
House of Hackney Serpentis Vase
- Buy now from Harrods (£325)
!["Ceramic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/House-of-Hackney-Serpentis-Ceramic-Vase-900x1024.jpeg?fit=800%2C910")
Parham Ceramic Vase
- Buy now from The White Company (£38)
!["Ceramic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Parham-Ceramic-Vase.jpg")
Magnolia Blossom Jasper Vase
- Buy now from Wedgwood (£235)
!["Wedgwood]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Magnolia-Blossom-Jasper-Vase-1024x1024.jpg?fit=800%2C800")
Clementina Orange Ceramic Vase
- Buy now from Oliver Bonas (£29.50)
!["Ceramic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Clementina-Orange-Ceramic-Vase-902x1024.jpg?fit=800%2C908")
Les Ottomans Lemon Head Vase
- Buy now from Anthropologie (£210)
!["Ceramic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Les-Ottomans-Ceramic-Lemon-Head-Vase-683x1024.jpg?fit=683%2C1024")
Fornasetti Antipatico Piercings Ceramic Vase
- Buy now from Selfridges (£580)
!["Fornasetti]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Fornasetti-Antipatico-Piercings-Ceramic-Vase-901x1024.jpg?fit=800%2C909")
Varkala Ceramic Decorative Vase
- Buy now from Nkuku (from £40)
!["Ceramic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Varkala-Ceramic-Decorative-Vase.jpg")
Lola Blue Tall Ceramic Vase
- Buy now from Oliver Bonas (£22.50)
!["decorative]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Lola-Blue-Ceramic-Tall-Vase-952x1024.jpg?fit=800%2C861")
Vaisselle for Anthropologie Ceramic Flower Vase
- Buy now from Anthropologie (£105)
!["Ceramic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Vaisselle-for-Anthropologie-Ceramic-Flower-Vase-683x1024.jpg?fit=683%2C1024")
Flared Stoneware Vase
- Buy now from H&M (£29.99)
!["Stoneware]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Flared-Stoneware-Vase.jpg")
Splatter Vase in Blue
- Buy now from The Conran Shop (£85)
!["Blue]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Splatter-Vase-in-Blue-1024x1024.jpg?fit=800%2C800")
Jynsym Ong Vase
- Buy now from TOAST (£99)
!["Ceramic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Jynsym-Ong-Vase.jpg")
Jonathan Adler Accordion Vase
- Buy now from Harrods (£240)
!["Decorative]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Jonathan-Adler-Ceramic-Accordion-Vase-900x1024.jpeg?fit=800%2C910")
Glazed Tabletop Vase
- Buy now from West Elm (£84)
!["Ceramic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Glazed-Ceramic-Tabletop-Vase-1024x1024.jpeg?fit=800%2C800")
Green Petal Vase
- Buy now from Marks & Spencer (£19.50)
!["Ceramic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Ceramic-Petal-Vase-M_S-788x1024.jpg?fit=788%2C1024")
Dark Brown Vase
- Buy now from Barker & Stonehouse (£35)
!["Ceramic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Dark-Brown-Ceramic-Vase.jpeg")
L’Objet Damier Small Vase
- Buy now from Liberty London (£405)
!["Checkered]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/LObjet-Damier-Small-Vase.jpg")
Venus Vase
- Buy now from V&A Shop (£65)
!["Greek]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Venus-Ceramic-Vase.jpeg")
Rice Ceramic Vase with Swan Pattern
- Buy now from Fig1 (£62)
!["Ceramic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Rice-Ceramic-Vase-with-Swan-Pattern-766x1024.jpg?fit=766%2C1024")
Vaisselle Drop It Like It’s Hot Vase
- Buy now from Liberty London (£90)
!["Ceramic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Vaisselle-Drop-It-Like-Its-Hot-Vase-853x1024.jpeg?fit=800%2C960")
Floral Vase
- Buy now from Marks & Spencer (£29.50)
!["Floral]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Floral-Ceramic-Vase-971x1024.jpg?fit=800%2C844")
Tall Bubble Vase
- Buy now from Barker & Stonehouse (£39)
!["Bubble]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Tall-Bubble-Ceramic-Vase.jpeg")
Brown Dot Small Vase
- Buy now from Tate Shop (£30)
!["Organic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Brown-Dot-Small-Vase-1024x1024.jpeg?fit=800%2C800")
Milo Made Ceramics Pink Orbit Vase
- Buy now from The Conran Shop (£175)
!["Sculptural]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Milo-Made-Ceramics-Pink-Orbit-Vase-1024x1024.jpeg?fit=800%2C800")
Ceramic Wiggle Vase
- Buy now from Beekindled (from £30)
!["Ceramic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Ceramic-Wiggle-Vase.jpg")
Stefani x Irini Hand Painted Vase
- Buy now from Greeks Bearing Gifts (£245)
!["Ceramic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Stefani-x-Irini-Hand-Painted-Ceramic-Vase-721x1024.jpg?fit=721%2C1024")
Hay Sobremesa Stripe Vase
- Buy now from Heal’s (£67)
!["Ceramic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Hay-Sobremesa-Stripe-Vase.jpg")
Vaisselle Genie in a Bottle Vase
- Buy now from The Conran Shop (£80)
!["Ceramic]("https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/42/2023/07/Vaisselle-Genie-in-a-Bottle-Vase-1024x1024.jpeg?fit=800%2C800")
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