Wabo Glass Modern Flower Vase
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 Wabo vase is a ribbed glass vase built on Art Deco geometry — sharp angles, a stepped profile, the kind of confidence that assumes you already own a table worth placing it on. At 2.5 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches tall, it holds a single orchid or a tight cluster of three gerbera daisies without pretending there is room for a fourth. The ribs run vertical and catch light at every ridge, each one casting a narrow shadow that shifts when you walk past, which is the visual equivalent of a piece of furniture clearing its throat. Nobody asked glass to have this much personality at this scale. As a wavy glass vase, the Wabo turns what could be a simple cylinder into something with an opinion about how your shelf should look, and it does not apologize for having that opinion. The Wabo was shaped by hand at Chive Ceramics Studio after the glass cooled enough to hold its stepped geometry.
Product Detail:
- Material: Glass
- Glaze finish: Translucent
- Year Designed: 2020
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.
Quick Guide to Building a Floral Arrangement
- Pick your vase first
- Start with your anchor flower.
- Build in odd numbers.
- Add height, then fill.
- Greenery does the quiet work.
- Cut stems at an angle, underwater if you can.
- Step back before you decide it's done.
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
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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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.
- Scrub the Scissors: Wash your shears first. Your flowers do not want a side of Dorito dust.
- Cut at 45°: Snip stems at an angle. It gives them a straw instead of making them chug from the bottle.
- Trim Underwater (Fancy Mode): Cut them submerged to block air bubbles. It’s extra, but they didn’t ask to suffocate.
- Ditch Submerged Leaves: Strip anything below the waterline. Unless you are actively going for a swamp aesthetic.
- Snip Again if Stale: If they sat out on the counter, trim them again. They need a fresh start (don’t we all?).
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
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Which holds more stems, the Wabo vase or the Wall Cup vase?
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