Colorful Striped Ceramic Vase and Plant Pot

Some rooms need a quiet vase that disappears behind the flowers. Others need a piece with enough personality to hold a shelf on its own, flowers or not. Bright, painted stripes do that job well: they bring color and rhythm to a space, and they look finished even when the vase is empty.

The Colorful Striped Ceramic Vase and Plant Pot is made for rooms that want that lift. It comes in two shapes, a tall vase and a round pot, in several colorways, and its glazed interior is watertight, so it can hold fresh flowers in water or hide a plant's plastic nursery pot. The stripes are fired into the glaze, so the color lasts.

What makes the striped ceramic piece stand out

Color is the obvious draw. Painted stripes in red, green, blue, black or yellow give the eye something to follow, and because the pattern is colorful rather than a single tone, the piece works as a standalone accent without needing other decor around it. On a plain shelf or a white wall, it becomes the focal point.

Durability is the quieter strength. The color is fired into the glaze rather than printed on the surface, so it does not fade or wear off with handling. The glazed finish is easy to wipe, so water rings or soil marks come off without scrubbing.

Versatility is the third. The tall vase suits long stems, and the round pot suits a short bunch or a small plant. Because the interior is sealed, both hold water directly, and either can act as a cover pot for a plant left in its nursery pot. Its rounded silhouette also adds a soft shape among the straight lines of most shelving and furniture.

There is also something cheerful about a piece that does not take itself too seriously. Stripes feel relaxed and a little playful, which makes this vase a good fit for family rooms, kitchens and anywhere people gather.

Where it looks best, room by room

• Living room shelves. A splash of color among books and ceramics.
• Kitchen counters and windowsills. A small plant or herbs in the round pot.
• Dining tables. A short, cheerful bunch in the round pot.
• Entryways. Tall stems in the tall vase on a console.
• Kids' rooms and playrooms. Bright stripes that suit a playful space.

It suits eclectic, contemporary and maximalist rooms best, and it brings welcome color to a neutral, minimal space that needs one bold note. In a white kitchen, a single striped pot of herbs on the windowsill can change how the whole room feels. It also makes a bright, easy gift for someone setting up a first home.

Choosing the shape, size and color

There are two shapes. The tall vase is 9.06 inches high and 4.33 inches across; the round pot is 5.31 inches high and 5.51 inches across. The color options come in large and small versions, so check both the color and the size before you order.

• Choose the tall vase for long stems, branches or a single statement flower.
• Choose the round pot for a short bunch, a small plant or herbs.
• Pair a tall vase and a round pot in the same color for a coordinated set, or mix colors for a playful look.
• For a plant, keep it in its nursery pot, since there is no drainage hole.

Think about the wall behind it, too. Blue and green stripes feel fresh against white or wood, red and yellow bring warmth, and black gives a crisp graphic contrast. If you are buying for a particular spot, hold a cushion or a paint card in the room's main color up to the photos to see which stripes sit best. The measurements are listed in the Dimensions section above.

Pairing it with other pieces

Striped ceramics work beautifully in groups. Line up two or three in different heights and colors on a shelf, or pair one with a plain white vase so the stripes stand out even more. Natural materials, such as rattan, light wood and linen, soften the bright colors and keep the look relaxed.

Browse the vases collection for plain companions that let the stripes shine, or the botanicals collection for greenery that needs no watering at all. A trailing plant spilling over the rim of the round pot is an easy way to add softness.

When it holds flowers, change the water every few days, and when it holds a plant in its nursery pot, empty any water that collects at the bottom after watering.

Is the striped ceramic piece right for your space?

It is a strong fit if you:

• Want a colorful accent that looks good with or without flowers.
• Like a vase that can also work as a cover pot for a plant.
• Prefer lasting color fired into the glaze.
• Are happy to wash it by hand.

It is not the right choice if you want to plant straight into the pot, since there is no drainage hole, or if you prefer a quiet, neutral vase. For a calm look, a plain white or natural ceramic vase will suit better. Because it works as both a vase and a cover pot, it can move around the house with the seasons: flowers on the table in summer, a small plant on the windowsill in winter.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about colors and sizes are answered at info@norafurnish.com.