Vases and Bowls for Australian Homes
A considered vase or bowl contributes to the visual language of a surface, shelf or room in a way that is simple and effective. Their form, material and tone work together to add texture, height and visual interest — whether displayed alone as a sculptural piece or grouped alongside other objects as part of a considered surface display. Explore our full Homewares collection to find complementary pieces for your home.
Decorative Vases
A vase works in multiple ways within an interior — as a vessel for fresh or dried botanicals, as a standalone sculptural form on a shelf or console table, or as part of a grouped display alongside other decorative objects. Tall, narrow vases add height and elegance to a surface; shorter, wider forms provide a broader visual anchor. Consider the scale of the surface and the surrounding objects when selecting a vase — a piece that is too small can feel lost, while one that is too large can overwhelm.
Decorative Bowls
Bowls offer a lower, broader form that works naturally on dining tables, coffee tables and sideboards as a centrepiece or anchor object. A ceramic or stoneware bowl on a dining table introduces organic form and material texture to the setting without the height of a vase, keeping sightlines open across the table. On a coffee table, a bowl provides a practical surface for small objects while contributing to the considered styling of the lounge area.
Materials and Tones
Our vase and bowl collection spans ceramic, glass, metal and stoneware — each material contributing a different quality to the space. Ceramic and stoneware pieces introduce warmth and a handcrafted character. Glass adds transparency and lightness. Metal brings an architectural edge and considered finish. Tones range from natural whites, earthy neutrals and warm creams through to deeper greens, blacks and matte charcoals — suited to a wide range of Australian interior palettes.
Completing the Interior Setting
Vases and bowls work naturally alongside other decorative objects. Explore our Sculptures for additional decorative forms, browse our Pots and Planters for complementary vessels in larger scales, or discover our full Homewares collection for finishing pieces throughout the home.
Frequently Asked Questions
A console table works well with a grouping of two or three vases at varied heights alongside a lamp and one or two other decorative objects. Vary the height — a taller vase paired with a medium and a shorter form creates visual interest and movement across the surface. Keep materials and tones cohesive within the grouping rather than mixing too many different finishes, and leave deliberate negative space between objects so each piece has room to be seen individually.
Consider the scale of the surface the vase will sit on and the objects around it. A vase should feel proportionate to its setting — a tall, slender vase suits a narrow console table or sideboard shelf where height can be used to advantage, while a shorter, wider form works better on a lower coffee table or dining table where visual openness across the surface matters. As a general rule, a vase should be no taller than two thirds the height of the surface it is displayed on for balanced proportions.
A decorative vase is designed primarily for display — housing flowers, dried botanicals or standing alone as a sculptural form on a surface or shelf. A planter is designed to house a living or artificial plant, typically featuring a broader opening and more substantial base to support soil and root growth. While the two can overlap visually, the functional distinction is that a vase is primarily a display object while a planter is primarily a vessel for growing or housing plants.
The best flowers for a decorative vase depend on the vase's form. Tall, narrow vases suit single-stem flowers or long-stemmed varieties like roses, tulips and branches. Shorter, wider vases suit fuller arrangements of mixed flowers, dried botanicals or rounded blooms like peonies and ranunculus. Dried flowers and pampas grass are a popular choice for decorative vases in Australian homes — they look considered and organic while lasting indefinitely without water or maintenance.
Yes — a decorative bowl makes an excellent centrepiece for a dining table, providing a grounding organic form at a low height that keeps sightlines open across the table during meals. A ceramic or stoneware bowl filled with seasonal fruit, dried botanicals, pinecones or simply displayed empty as a sculptural object works naturally as a dining table centrepiece. Choose a bowl that is proportionate to the table — a large bowl suits a longer dining table, while a smaller form works better on a compact round or square table.
Our vase and bowl collection spans ceramic, glass, metal and stoneware. Ceramic and stoneware pieces offer warmth and a handcrafted quality, with tonal variation and surface texture that adds character to a display. Glass vases provide transparency and lightness, working well for fresh flowers where the stems and water are part of the visual display. Metal vases bring a harder, more architectural edge and a refined finish suited to minimal and considered interiors.
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