Hand Painted Blue and White Porcelain Vase

There is a reason blue and white ceramics turn up in so many well loved homes. The combination is fresh without being cold, decorative without being fussy, and it sits happily beside antique furniture and modern sofas alike. A single hand painted piece on a shelf can make the whole room feel more considered, as if it had been collected over years rather than bought in a weekend.

The Hand Painted Blue and White Porcelain Vase brings that feeling home in a practical, easy to live with form. Each vase is painted by hand in one of three patterns, Blue Damask, Blossom Branch, or Blue and Orange Floral, and it comes in a large or small size with a watertight glazed interior. Its wide mouth makes it a natural home for a loose, generous bunch.

What gives the hand painted vase its charm

The brushwork is the first thing to notice. Because each vase is painted by hand, no two are identical. Lines vary a little in weight, flowers and branches sit slightly differently, and the result has the life that only hand painting gives. It is the kind of detail that rewards a closer look.

The three patterns give you a choice of mood. Blue Damask is formal and ornamental, a good match for classic rooms and traditional furniture. Blossom Branch is lighter and more natural, with a flowing, garden feel. Blue and Orange Floral adds a warm accent color, which brings energy to a blue and white collection or a neutral room.

The shape is practical. The mouth is wide relative to the body, which suits a loose bunch or a few branches rather than a single stem. That makes it easy to arrange: gather the flowers loosely, drop them in, and let them fall naturally into place.

The glazed interior is watertight, so the vase holds water directly without a liner, and the glaze gives the outside a soft sheen that catches the light from a nearby window or lamp.

Where it looks best, room by room

• Living rooms. On a mantel, a console or a coffee table, full or empty.
• Dining rooms. A relaxed bunch on the sideboard or a small vase on the table.
• Entryways. Branches in the large size on a hall table.
• Bookshelves. The small size tucked between books as a spot of pattern.
• Bedrooms. A few garden flowers on a dresser.

It suits traditional, cottage, coastal and eclectic interiors particularly well, and it brings a welcome sense of history to modern rooms. Several blue and white pieces grouped together, even in different patterns, look like a deliberate collection built up over time. It is also a natural choice for a guest room, where a small bunch from the garden says welcome without any fuss.

Choosing the size and pattern

The large size stands 9.45 inches high with a 3.94 inch mouth and a 3.94 inch base. The small stands 5.91 inches high with a 3.15 inch mouth and a 3.15 inch base. Each of the three patterns is offered in both sizes, so check the size and pattern together in the option before you order.

• Pick the large for branches, tall garden flowers or a generous bunch on a sideboard.
• Pick the small for a low arrangement on a dining table, a nightstand or a bookshelf.
• Combine a large and a small in different patterns for a collected look.
• Choose Blue and Orange Floral for a warm accent, or Blue Damask or Blossom Branch for a classic blue and white feel.

If you are starting a collection, begin with one large vase in the pattern you love most, then add a small one in a different pattern later; the shared blue and white palette ties them together. Change the water every few days when it holds flowers, and empty it before storing. The measurements are listed in the Dimensions section above.

Pairing it with other pieces

Blue and white ceramics love company. Group the vase with other blue and white pieces, such as a small bowl or a plate on a stand, and mix patterns freely; the shared palette keeps it harmonious. Warm wood, rattan and brass make lovely partners, and a linen runner underneath softens the arrangement.

Browse the vases collection for more ceramic shapes, or the candle holders collection for brass or glass pieces to complete a mantel. A table lamp with a pale shade beside the vase adds a warm glow in the evening.

Flowers change its character through the year. Blossom branches in spring, roses and hydrangeas in summer, dried grasses in autumn and evergreen sprigs in winter all look at home against blue and white.

Is the hand painted vase right for your space?

It is a strong fit if you:

• Love hand painted pieces with individual character.
• Want a vase that suits loose bunches and branches.
• Like classic blue and white, with the option of a warm orange accent.
• Are happy to wash it by hand.

It is not the right choice if you want a narrow bud vase for a single stem, or a dishwasher safe piece. For a single stem, a vase with a slim neck will hold it upright better. It also makes a lovely gift, since blue and white suits almost any home and each hand painted piece feels personal.

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 patterns are answered at info@norafurnish.com.