Innovative Flower Vases

We have always been an advocate of bringing plants inside houses (Exhibit 1A: Rooms With Plants , Exhibit 1B: Flowers on Balconies) But we need a provision for containing plants, don’t we? Designers around the world are working really hard at this. Here is the evidence:

This 2 piece whale flower vase is a creation of Alessandro Bêda and it gives you the impression of a submerged whale squirting flowers on your desk.

Here is another interesting concept from Vitamin Living. The I.V. Self Watering Plant pot comes with a height adjustable metal rod, a refillable I.V. bag and a flow regulator that allows you to set watering rates to suit your plant. They have many other interesting designs too like the ones shown below:

Park Planters derived inspiration from bonsai to create pots that mimick park scenes. But you need to be above 18 to view all of their designs. ;)

This flower vase by Teori is prime example of how bamboo can be used in making household objects. [Via]

A minimalistic vase from Sand & Birch Luxury

Check out Laurence Brabant’s bud vase that has openings for multiple flowers.

If you are the type of person who is not sure when to water your plants, you will love this vase by David Sweeney

Made from handcrafted pewter, the vase stands proud when it is full of water, though as the level of water evaporates, the vase starts to lie down. An obvious metaphor for life.

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Or if you are the type who would prefer to wear your vase around, how about the Blossom Pendant?


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Maybe you are the eco-conscious type. You will like this flower vase made from a used bulb.


Grass Vases by Claydies from Copenhagen

Shiva flower vase by Ettore Sottsass

is one that will inspire conversation. this vase is one that can help break the tension in a room, and make guests wonder why you have it, where you got it, and what sort of ideas it implies. made of a pink glazed ceramic, shiva gets its name from the traditional destroyer of the world. you can take it from there.

More unusual designs…


Fiorisutra by Ortizferrer design


Trinava by Alessi

If you have been bitten by the Bond bug of late, we have some suggestions for you…


How about this gun vase by SuckUK?

Guns not enough, eh? How about the Tank You vase then?