Pooley Collection
Pooley Ceramic Bud Vases — The Original Multi-Stem Flower Vase by Chive
The Pooley is Chive's best-selling ceramic bud vase, in continuous production since 2010. Eight individually separated tubes. One shared glazed base. No floral arranging skills required — just drop a stem in a tube and it looks intentional. Available in 20+ colorways
The Pooley is Chive's best-selling ceramic bud vase, first launched in 2010 and produced in 26 colour versions to date. The multi-tube design features individual cylindrical openings — each tube separated so stems stand independently, eliminating the need for floral design skill or foam, frogs, or filler. Fully glazed ceramic. Dishwasher safe. Measures 7.25" long, 3" wide, and 4.5" tall. Available in 20+ colour combinations including Cobalt, Moss, Chartreuse, Mustard, Ocean, Magenta, Serenity, Strawberry Shortcake, and more. Works with single stems, small bouquets, garden cuttings, and dried flowers. Can also function as a desk organiser for pens, makeup brushes, or small tools.
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149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews
4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews
4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews
4.83 / 5.0
149 reviews
The Pooley Bud Vase: 16 Years Effortlessly Styled Flowers.
The Pooley has been around since 2010. It’s Chive’s best-selling vase and, honestly, it’s never had to try very hard. Eight separate tubes, each perfectly sized for a single stem. You put a stem in a tube. The stem stays. The arrangement looks intentional. No foam, no frogs, no design degree required.
All eight tubes sit on one glazed ceramic base, so the whole thing moves together without your stems staging a quiet rebellion.
Available in 26 colours and counting: Cobalt, Moss, Chartreuse, Mustard, Ocean, Magenta, Serenity, Strawberry Shortcake and more. Some sophisticated, some a little louder.
Works with single stems, small bouquets, garden cuttings, or dried flowers. In winter, when flowers are scarce, it still looks great doing absolutely nothing.
Also surprisingly good for pens, makeup brushes, or small tools — a use we didn’t plan but will happily take credit for.
Fully glazed ceramic. Dishwasher safe. 7.25" L × 3" W × 4.5" H.
Getting to know the Pooley Vase Collection
The Pooley 8-tube ceramic bud vase
The original Pooley is a rectangular 8-tube ceramic bud vase measuring 7.25 inches long, 3 inches wide, and 4.5 inches tall. It is fully glazed inside and out, watertight, and dishwasher safe. The tubes are separated from each other but share a single ceramic base, making the whole piece easy to lift and move without disturbing your arrangement. Available in rotating seasonal colorways including Cobalt Blue, Moss, Mustard, Burgundy, Strawberry Shortcake, Chartreuse, and more.
Use as a gift sets pair the vase with Blomma ceramic pom pom flowers — a zero-maintenance alternative for people who love the look of flowers without the watering. The sets come gift-ready and are among Chive's most popular options for birthdays, housewarmings, and the holiday season.
How to Use the Pooley Bud Vase?
Fill it with water, place a stem in each tube, and stop there. That is the entire process. For best results: change the water every two days to keep cut flowers fresh, re-cut stems at an angle if they begin to wilt, and keep the vase away from direct sunlight and heat sources to extend bloom life.
The Pooley also works without flowers. During winter months or between bouquets, the bold colors and architectural shape of the vase give it enough visual interest to stand alone on a shelf. It has also been used as a vessel for pens and pencils, makeup brushes, and small cuttings from the garden.
Cleaning is simple: the fully glazed interior means grime has nowhere to hide. Hand wash with soap and water, or run it through the dishwasher.
What Flowers Work Best in a Pooley Vase?
The Pooley's tubes are sized for single stems, which means it works best with flowers that have a clear individual silhouette rather than fluffy, multi-headed varieties.
Flowers that work particularly well include craspedia (billy balls), kermit mums, ranunculus, calla lily, freesia, sweet pea, and gerbera daisy. It also suits small garden cuttings, herb stems, and the leftover stems from a bouquet that's beginning to age out.
For a full display, mix heights by trimming stems to slightly different lengths across the tubes. The variation adds visual depth without requiring any formal arrangement technique.
Pooley Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pooley vase?
The Pooley is a fully glazed ceramic bud vase with 8 individual tubes, each sized for a single stem, all attached to a shared base. It was designed by Chive Ceramics Studio and has been in production since 2010. It is Chive's best-selling product.
What are the dimensions of the Pooley vase?
The Pooley measures 7.25 inches long, 3 inches wide, and 4.5 inches tall. It's designed low enough to sit on a dining table without blocking the person across from you... a deliberate design choice, not an accident. It's compact enough for a windowsill, substantial enough to anchor a shelf.
What colors does the Pooley come in?
Since its launch in 2010, Chive has produced the Pooley in more than 74 color variations. Current available colorways include Cobalt Blue, Moss, Mustard, Burgundy, Chartreuse, and more. New colors are added every year like this years Strawberry Shortcake, Tangerine, Mango, Mia Pink, Pear and Wilson Yellow.
How do you clean your Pooley?
The Pooley is fully glazed ceramic and dishwasher safe making them super easy to clean. This is mentioned in the product description with the casual confidence of something that genuinely matters to the long-term relationship between you and a vase.
What flowers work best in a Pooley vase?
The Pooley is designed for shorter stems and single-stem or small grouping arrangements — garden cuttings, the last survivors of a bouquet, or a few stems from a market bunch. Flowers that work particularly well include ranunculus, sweet pea, freesia, gerber daisy, craspedia, kermit mums, calla lily, and any flower with a stem sturdy enough to stand on its own. Shorter stems are better — they hydrate more efficiently and last longer.
How many stems does the Pooley hold?
The original Pooley has 8 individual tubes. You can fill one, some, or all of them — each tube holds one or more stems independently.
Can I use the Pooley for something other than flowers?
Yes, and it's been used this way more often than we'd have predicted. The individual tubes make the Pooley a functional organiser for pens, pencils, makeup brushes, and small craft tools. It also looks excellent empty on a shelf in winter when garden cuttings aren't available — the colour and form give it visual presence without needing anything inside it.
Is the Pooley a good gift?
Yes — it is one of Chive's most gifted products. The Pooley Gift Set pairs the vase with Blomma ceramic flowers for a low-maintenance option that requires no watering. It arrives gift-ready.