Bohemian Ceramic Vase Set

Three ceramic vases with the slightly irregular, handmade look that makes a shelf feel lived in rather than styled. The forms are rounded and a little unequal, so standing them together gives you height and shadow without any one piece shouting. They hold a room together in the way a good bowl of fruit does: you notice the arrangement before you notice the objects, and an empty console suddenly looks like somebody lives there.

The ceramic body is finished in a soft, chalky white or a deep matte black, both of them quiet under daylight and warmer under a lamp. Small variations in the surface are part of the character rather than a fault, and the necks are narrow enough to hold a few stems upright without a frog or foam. Bases are flat and weighted, so the tallest piece stays put on an open shelf or a mantel edge.

Use the trio in a living room, a bedroom or an entry, or split them across a wedding or dinner table as low centrepieces that do not block a conversation. Dried pampas, eucalyptus and bare branches suit them best; for fresh flowers, check the interior glaze first or use a slim glass liner. They are an easy gift for a new home, and they sit naturally with the rest of Urban Arcadia.

• Set: three ceramic vases in complementary shapes
• Colour options: White Vase or Black Vase
• Finish: soft matte, with slight handmade variation
• Best with: dried, preserved or faux stems; use a glass liner for fresh flowers
• Base: flat and weighted for stable open-shelf display
• Placement: shelf, console, mantel, dining or wedding table
• Care: wipe with a soft damp cloth; not for the dishwasher