Mediterranean Ceramic Vase

The texture gives this one away — a sandy, slightly porous matte finish that reads like the stucco walls of a Provençal kitchen. The shape is low-shouldered, almost pear-like, closer to the vessels you see at a Mediterranean estate sale than to anything made for a modern store.

It belongs in a room with warm wood and natural light. On a kitchen windowsill with a sprig of thyme from the pot outside. On an oak table at lunch. In a bedroom beside linen and a stack of secondhand books. Rooms that already feel a little weathered.

Sizes

• Small — approximately 16 cm / 6.3 in tall
• Medium — approximately 23 cm / 9.1 in tall
• Large — approximately 32 cm / 12.6 in tall

All sizes approximate; hand-finished pieces vary slightly from unit to unit.

About the ceramic

Each vase is hand-finished, so expect small variations in glaze, texture and tone — characteristic of the material. If your vase arrives cracked, chipped or otherwise damaged, write to us within 14 days of delivery and we'll make it right.

Good to know

Which size should I choose?
Small (16 cm / 6.3 in) suits a bedside or kitchen sill. Medium (23 cm / 9.1 in) is the all-rounder — shelf, console, dining table. Large (32 cm / 12.6 in) is a floor-adjacent or empty-mantel piece. Buy up a size if in doubt; textured vases carry weight better large.

Is the surface actually porous?
The finish is porous-looking but sealed — the inside and base are glazed watertight. The sandy outside is a surface treatment; it doesn't absorb water or stain easily.

Will it look wrong in a modern room?
No — textured warmth is one of the best things to add to a modern interior. If everything else in the room is smooth and precise, this vase provides the needed friction.