Pair of Vintage Blue and White Flower Vases

Price: £65

Dimensions 20 cm H x 8 cm L x 14 cm D / 7.9 in H x 3.1 in L x 5.5 in D

A delightful pair of blue and white ceramic bottle vases, each with a wonderfully rounded body and tall, gently flared neck. Hand-painted in soft cobalt blue against a creamy white ground, their floral sprigs and scrolling decoration have the lovely variation and painterly character that makes a pair of hand-finished vases so charming. A serene addition to a mantelpiece, bedside table or beautifully overfilled kitchen shelf.

Their silhouette draws on the enduring elegance of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, a form that travelled widely through trade and inspired makers in Japan, Europe and beyond. The two vases sit together beautifully, yet their decoration is not quite identical, giving them a pleasingly individual, collected feel rather than the stiffness of a factory-perfect match.

We love the calm wash of soft blue and their wonderfully optimistic shape. Add a little pop of colour with garden flowers, or fill them with cheerful pompon blooms for maximum exuberance. Delicious.