Aqua Glass Modern Flower Vase - Arch - handmade by Chive Studio Toronto
Arch Glass Modern Flower Vase - Chive Ceramics Studio - Vases - Chive Ceramics Studio
Arch Glass Modern Flower Vase - Chive Ceramics Studio - Vases - Chive Ceramics Studio
Arch Glass Modern Flower Vase - Chive Ceramics Studio - Vases - Chive Ceramics Studio
Aqua Glass Modern Flower Vase - Arch - handmade by Chive Studio Toronto
Arch Glass Modern Flower Vase - Chive Ceramics Studio - Vases - Chive Ceramics Studio
Arch Glass Modern Flower Vase - Chive Ceramics Studio - Vases - Chive Ceramics Studio
Arch Glass Modern Flower Vase - Chive Ceramics Studio - Vases - Chive Ceramics Studio

Glass Vases

Arch Glass Modern Flower Vase

$26.95
Colors: Aqua
Hand Blown Glass
Dishwasher safe cleaning
30-day return policy

Build the Arrangement That Looks Harder Than It Was

Pick a vase to anchor the shelf, then add the rest until it reads as curated instead of collected.

The Arch vase is an arched glass vase whose curve does the job a florist would normally charge you for — it holds stems at an angle that looks composed without requiring any composing on your part. The studio used to call it the macaroni vase, before someone decided that was not a name you could print on a product page, and the official title arrived with considerably less affection. As a colored glass flower vase it comes in tones that shift with the light, measuring 11.5 inches long, 2 inches wide, and 2 inches tall — the kind of footprint that fits a windowsill without claiming the whole ledge. Lilies, snapdragons, and roses land in the curve and stay where they were placed, which means the arrangement survives dinner and the morning after. The curve is structural, not decorative. It does the work so you never have to pretend you know how. The Arch keeps its curve because the glass was guided while warm, and the studio sends each one individually.

Product detail

Product Detail:

  • Material: Glass
  • Glaze finish: Translucent
  • Year Designed: 2012
Dimension
  • 11.5 inches long, 2 inches wide, 2 inches tall
Vase Care Instructions

All glass vases in this collection are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning, with one exception: mercury glass vases should be hand-washed only. The silvered mercury finish is a delicate coating rather than a solid color, and dishwasher heat and detergent can dull or strip it over time.

For standard glass vases, just load it in with the rest of the dishes — no special care needed. For mercury glass pieces, wash gently with warm water and mild soap, and dry with a soft cloth rather than letting it air dry with water spots.

Rinse and dry after each use, especially if flower food or cut-stem residue was in the water, so nothing lingers and clouds the glass.
Flowers that Love this Vase
  • Lily
  • Snapdragon
  • Rose
  • Chrysanthemum
  • Scabiosa
  • Queen Anne's Lace
  • Salvia
  • Delphinium
  • Viola
  • Bells of Ireland

Quick Guide to Building a Floral Arrangement

  1. Pick your vase first
  2. Start with your anchor flower.
  3. Build in odd numbers.
  4. Add height, then fill.
  5. Greenery does the quiet work.
  6. Cut stems at an angle, underwater if you can.
  7. Step back before you decide it's done.
Shipping & returns

Shipping

  • Free shipping: Orders $200+ within the US
  • Standard: 5–8 business days, Express 2–3 business days (at checkout)
  • International Ships: to 40 countries — rates at checkout
  • Packaging Ships: in outer box to protect gift box

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Returns

We accept returns within 30 days of delivery on unused items in original packaging. If your piece arrives damaged, contact us within 7 days with a photo and we will replace it at no charge.

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Formerly the Macaroni — The Arch

We used to call this one the macaroni vase around the studio, until the team in 2012 agreed it was not something you could reasonably put on a website and filed the official paperwork under Arch, which arrived with considerably less personality but noticeably better search results. The nickname stuck internally, as nicknames do. The curve replaces the florist entirely — stems settle into the bend at a natural angle that reads as intentional without requiring any arrangement on your part, the way a good elbow shape just naturally happens to be the right geometry without trying. Nearly a foot in length, roughly two on each remaining axis, the Arch occupies a ledge without monopolizing it. Lilies settle into the curve. Roses land and reliably stay. Snapdragons lean at whatever angle they prefer, and the colored glass shifts tone depending on the light, which means the same vase looks like a slightly different vase every few hours. People have asked us what the official color is. The honest answer is that it depends on the window, and we stopped trying to name what the sun keeps changing. The macaroni was a better name. We stand by that conviction privately and probably always will.

Chive Studio trimming tulip stems with scissors on a wooden surface, with white, purple, and pink tulips arranged nearby.
How to Cut Flowers Like a Pro:

A (Mostly) Simple Guide to Cutting Your Flowers

So, you’re making an arrangement? Let’s ensure it lives long enough to impress someone—even if it's just you.

  1. Scrub the Scissors: Wash your shears first. Your flowers do not want a side of Dorito dust.
  2. Cut at 45°: Snip stems at an angle. It gives them a straw instead of making them chug from the bottle.
  3. Trim Underwater (Fancy Mode): Cut them submerged to block air bubbles. It’s extra, but they didn’t ask to suffocate.
  4. Ditch Submerged Leaves: Strip anything below the waterline. Unless you are actively going for a swamp aesthetic.
  5. Snip Again if Stale: If they sat out on the counter, trim them again. They need a fresh start (don’t we all?).
  6. Swap the Water: Change it and trim the stems every few days so they don't die immediately.

Voilà! You are now a domestic deity. Go take your Instagram photo before you forget to water them.

Pro Tip: The light does half the work.

Glass catches and bends light in a way ceramic can't. Set the arrangement somewhere it'll get some late afternoon sun, even for an hour, and the water and stems start doing something a solid vase never will.

Perfect Pairs for Any Shelf

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Ninety Seconds, No Two Alike

The glass vases at Chive come out of the same studio habit that produced everything else here: design the object once, correctly, then resist every opportunity to complicate it. Each one holds stems. None of them hides anything. The Black & White Glass Vase is two-tone combed glass where every dark-and-light pattern is drawn through in roughly ninety seconds, no two of them ever identical. See the Black.

Transparency As The Whole Argument

Every Chive vase is built around one decision about how flowers should stand, then finished by hand until that decision reads as obvious. The glass collection runs from magnetic single-stem tubes to hand-combed two-tone vases, each one designed around transparency and the conviction that flowers look better when the vessel does not compete with them. Every shape in the range solves one problem well and ships from the studio finished by hand. Browse the full glass collection.

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A Room That Smells Better In Five Minutes

Light the Sweet Cheeks Candle next to the Arch for an evening arrangement where candlelight passes through colored glass and the room smells noticeably better than it did five minutes ago. Scent and color occupy the same shelf without competing, which is harder to arrange than it looks. Shop the Sweet.

Good Curves, Bad Nicknames

The conviction at Chive, maintained since 2004, is that a good curve should do a job, not just look like one. The Arch is proof of that belief — a single arched shape that holds stems at a composed angle because the geometry demands it, not because someone arranged them. Designed in 2012, it has survived without revision because the curve was correct the first time, and the studio has a policy of leaving correct things alone. Small batches, colored glass, every unit formed individually and inspected prior to dispatch. The name changed — the original was more endearing and less suitable for a product listing — but the shape has not. The Arch works because the curve works.

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Frequently asked questions

What should you look for when buying an Arch vase online?

An arch vase purchased online should feature a visible curve running the full length, with glass sturdy enough to contain water without flex, and color that appears consistent in the product images. Confirm the stated dimensions against your intended surface — eleven and a half inches long needs a ledge to match. The Chive Arch meets all of those standards.

What flowers work best in the Arch vase from Chive?

The Arch vase rewards stems long enough to settle into the curve: lilies, snapdragons, and roses hold their form naturally along the arched profile without intervention. Chrysanthemums fill the opening generously. Delphinium adds vertical height at one end while viola stays low at the other, and the curve acts as a built-in arranging tool. Let the geometry guide you.

What are the Arch vase's dimensions for shelf or table display?

The Arch extends close to twelve inches in length, with width and height both around two inches — it requires a surface at least twelve inches across to sit properly. A windowsill, a mantelpiece, or a console table all work. The narrow width and low height mean it does not block sightlines or crowd the surface around it. It claims length, not volume.

Does glass keep flower water fresher in the Arch vase?

Transparent glass in the Arch lets you monitor water clarity and spot discoloration before bacteria become a real problem. The curved shape can trap debris in the bend, so a rinse at each water change keeps the interior clean and the stems healthy. Glass is not inherently antimicrobial, but it is inherently honest about what is happening inside the vessel.

How often should you change the water in the Arch vase?

A water change in the Arch vase every two or three days keeps bacteria from gaining a foothold, and the curved interior benefits from a rinse each time to prevent residue settling in the bend. A long-handled brush reaches the far end easily. In warmer rooms, switch to daily changes — bacteria grow faster above seventy degrees. Both openings make draining simple.

Can the Arch vase anchor a dining table or entryway console?

Placed lengthwise along a dining surface, the Arch vase serves as a low-profile runner that holds stems without blocking eye contact across the table. For a console, push it toward the back edge and set a candle or small object at each end for balance. The curve arranges the flowers for you — all you choose is the surface and the stems.

Which holds more stems, the Arch vase or the Black & White vase?

The Arch accommodates more stems than the combed cup or vase because its nearly twelve-inch length accommodates a line of flowers laid along the curve, while the Black and White's cup and vase profiles are designed for compact bouquets of three to five stems. The Arch is for horizontal arrangements; the combed vase is for vertical clusters.

Who designed the Arch vase and what inspired its shape?

The Arch originated at Chive in 2012 by a team that wanted a shape where the geometry did the arranging automatically. The curve came first — inspired by the observation that an elbow-shaped vessel holds stems at a natural angle without human intervention. The studio nicknamed it the macaroni internally. The paperwork says Arch.
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