Indigo Floral Ceramic Vase Collection – New Chinese Style Chinoiserie Table & Floor Vessels
A richly patterned indigo ceramic vase collection built around one decorative language and twelve practical proportions, from compact tabletop vessels to 78–80 cm statement floor vases. The deep blue-grey ground is covered with pale botanical motifs, creating a layered surface that reads as both traditional and contemporary. This is the most flexible scale family in the collection: smaller pieces work on tea cabinets and consoles, while the tall Slim and Wide formats can anchor living rooms, stair landings, hotel lobbies and restaurant interiors.
Tabletop Sizes
- Tabletop Small – 18 cm H × 20 cm W: approx. 9 cm opening. Rounded and compact for coffee tables, bookshelves and tea displays.
- Tabletop Medium – 27 cm H × 18 cm W: approx. 10 cm opening. Balanced height for consoles and dining cabinets.
- Tabletop Large – 34 cm H × 17 cm W: approx. 9 cm opening. A taller vessel for branches, dried flowers and stronger vertical styling.
Slim Floor Sizes
- Slim 40 – 38–40 cm H × 19 cm W: approx. 12 cm opening.
- Slim 49 – 47–49 cm H × 19 cm W: approx. 12 cm opening.
- Slim 58 – 56–58 cm H × 19 cm W: approx. 12 cm opening.
- Slim 67 – 64–67 cm H × 19 cm W: approx. 12 cm opening.
- Slim 80 – 78–80 cm H × 22 cm W: approx. 13 cm opening.
Wide Floor Sizes
- Wide 40 – 38–40 cm H × 25 cm W: approx. 15 cm opening.
- Wide 48 – 46–48 cm H × 25 cm W: approx. 17 cm opening.
- Wide 57 – 56–57 cm H × 25 cm W: approx. 17 cm opening.
- Wide 72 – 70–72 cm H × 25 cm W: approx. 17 cm opening.
Pattern & Ceramic Design Language
The surface uses a dense all-over floral composition rather than one large central motif. That gives the ceramic body a textile-like richness while allowing the silhouette to remain simple and architectural. Pale flowers and curling foliage sit against the dark indigo ground, creating high contrast at close range and a sophisticated charcoal-blue effect from across the room.
How to Style It in a New Chinese Interior
Pair the vase with dark walnut, black-stained timber, smoked oak, stone, linen and warm neutral walls. For a refined tea-room or study arrangement, use one slender branch, pussy-willow style stems or a small cluster of seasonal foliage. The pattern already carries visual detail, so the surrounding accessories should stay restrained.
For larger spaces, use one tall Slim vase near a console or artwork to create vertical movement. Use the Wide forms when you want more visual mass or fuller flower arrangements. In a hotel lobby, restaurant entrance or large living room, the 64–80 cm sizes can operate almost like architectural sculpture.
Chinese Decorative Heritage & Contemporary Chinoiserie
Floral ornament has been central to Chinese ceramic decoration for centuries, with peony, chrysanthemum, lotus and scrolling botanical compositions repeatedly adapted across changing tastes and firing traditions. Contemporary New Chinese interiors often simplify the room around those decorative references: patterned ceramics become the feature, while furniture and walls are kept quieter. In Western interiors, that same contrast fits naturally into Chinoiserie, transitional and eclectic styling.
Best Floral Pairings
- White blossom branches for high contrast
- Red berry stems for a traditional blue-and-red palette
- Pampas, reeds and dried grasses for organic texture
- Sunflower and warm yellow arrangements for dramatic complementary color
- Olive or eucalyptus for a calmer Western interior
- Bare branches when you want the ceramic pattern to remain dominant
How to Choose Slim vs. Wide
Choose Slim when you want height without using much floor width. Slim forms are ideal beside consoles, between windows or in corners. Choose Wide when the room needs more visual weight or when you plan to use broader floral arrangements. The Wide family is particularly effective in open-plan living rooms and hospitality spaces.
Gift Guide
The tabletop sizes make distinctive housewarming, wedding, anniversary and office-opening gifts. The larger floor sizes suit design-conscious recipients, hotels, restaurants and homes with generous display space. The indigo-and-ivory palette is easy to combine with both Asian-inspired and Western interiors, making it a versatile decorative gift.
Care
- Dust with a soft dry cloth or soft brush.
- Wipe marks gently with a lightly damp cloth and dry immediately.
- Avoid abrasive pads and harsh cleaners.
- Place felt or cork beneath the base on polished furniture.
- For tall branches, distribute weight evenly so the arrangement remains balanced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which size should I choose for a sideboard?
Tabletop Medium, Tabletop Large, Slim 40 and Wide 40 are the easiest proportions for substantial sideboards and consoles.
Which sizes are best used directly on the floor?
Slim 58, Slim 67, Slim 80, Wide 57 and Wide 72 have the strongest floor-vase scale.
What is the difference between Slim and Wide?
Slim versions emphasize height and use less floor space. Wide versions create more visual mass and provide broader openings for fuller arrangements.
Which version is best for tall branches?
Slim 67, Slim 80 and Wide 72 give long branches the strongest vertical proportion.
Does this work with New Chinese Style?
Yes. Dark timber, stone, neutral walls and restrained branch arrangements allow the patterned ceramic to become the main decorative focus.
Can it work in a Western home?
Yes. The indigo floral surface also fits Chinoiserie, eclectic, transitional, maximalist and sophisticated country-house interiors.
Can I display it without flowers?
Yes. The dense botanical pattern gives the vase enough surface interest to function as standalone ceramic decor.
Which sizes are easiest to give as gifts?
The 18 cm, 27 cm and 34 cm tabletop versions are easiest to place in a wide range of homes.
How should I group two sizes together?
Combine one Slim and one Wide vessel at different heights, then use flowers in only one piece to avoid making the arrangement too busy.
Where should the tallest 80 cm vase go?
Use it in an entry hall, beside a large console, at the end of a corridor, next to a staircase or in a hotel-style living area where its full silhouette has room to breathe.
