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PatchworkHandmade Ceramic Vase
A ceramic vase designed to bring calm, sculptural character to desks, shelves, and modern office interiors.
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Hand-built ceramic vessel
A pinched, hand-built vase that holds its own with or without stems.
Shaped by hand
Built one at a time in the European studio tradition rather than thrown to a uniform mould. Slight differences in line and rim are part of the design.
Sculptural on its own
An asymmetric, pinched silhouette curves through a soft hourglass to an open, irregular rim. It reads as a quiet object whether or not it holds stems.
Raw clay, painted bands
The unglazed body keeps the matte character of the clay, crossed by painted horizontal bands in off-white, terracotta, teal, soft blue, and charcoal.
Measured, not guessed
Know exactly what lands on your desk.
- Dimensions9.4 x 15.3 in (24 x 39 cm)
- MaterialCeramic, hand-built
- FinishSemi-handmade, unglazed matte body with painted bands
- ColorwayOff-white, terracotta, teal, soft blue, and charcoal bands
- FormAsymmetric, pinched hourglass with open irregular rim
- DesignMinimal Chinese-inspired form, European studio tradition
How it compares
Where we win, and where we don't.
| Patchwork | The Amazon brand | The boutique | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-built one at a time, not moulded | ✓ | − | ✓ |
| Unglazed matte body with painted bands | ✓ | − | ✓ |
| Asymmetric, pinched sculptural form | ✓ | − | ✓ |
| Slight line and rim variation by design | ✓ | − | − |
| Reads as a sculptural object without stems | ✓ | − | ✓ |
| European studio tradition | ✓ | − | − |
Comparison reflects typical options in each tier, not any single competitor.
Questions
Good to know before you equip.
How big is this vase?
The listed dimensions are 24 x 39 cm (9.4 x 15.3 in). At over a foot tall it reads as a floor-of-the-shelf statement piece rather than a small desk accent. Check your shelf or surface height against the 39 cm (15.3 in) measurement before placing it.
Why does mine look slightly different from the photo?
Because each one is shaped by hand rather than thrown to a uniform mold. In the European studio tradition, slight differences in line and rim are part of the design, not a flaw. Expect your piece to carry small, individual variations.
What does the surface and finish look like?
The body is left unglazed, keeping the raw, matte character of the clay. Painted horizontal bands in off-white, terracotta, teal, soft blue, and charcoal cross the surface, broken by small hand-marked blocks. It is a matte, painted look rather than a glossy glaze.
Can I use it with fresh flowers and water?
It is styled for branches, stems, and desktop styling, and the body is unglazed clay. Since unglazed ceramic is porous and the description does not state it is watertight, use a slim inner liner if you want to hold water for fresh stems. It works as-is with dried branches and stems.
What is the shape like?
It has an asymmetric, pinched silhouette: the body curves through a soft hourglass and rises to an open, irregular rim, with ridged horizontal banding up the walls. It reads as a quiet object in its own right, with or without stems.
Does it come with anything else, like stems?
No. The box holds a single hand-built vase; branches, stems, and styling are up to you. That lets you dress it to your own space or leave it bare as a standalone object.
Where does it work best?
Its sculptural form suits home offices, reception areas, shelves, and desktop styling, and it makes a tasteful gift. The unglazed body and painted bands give it enough character to stand alone, so it holds a shelf or credenza on its own merit.
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