Modern Chinese Sculptural Disc Ceramic Vase

Modern Chinese Sculptural Disc Ceramic Vase – Black or White Branch Vase, 21 cm

Black

$116.00

Modern Chinese Sculptural Disc Ceramic Vase – Black or White Branch Vase, 21 cm

$116.00

A low, architectural ceramic vase with a broad disc-like shoulder and a compact cylindrical base. Available in black or white, it is designed for contemporary Chinese styling, minimalist interiors and branch arrangements where the line of the stem matters as much as the vessel itself.

Product Details

Material: Ceramic
Overall size: approximately 21 × 21 × 16 cm / 8.3 × 8.3 × 6.3 in
Mouth opening: approximately 10 cm / 3.9 in
Colours: Black or White
Silhouette: low, wide shoulder with raised central neck and cylindrical foot
Style: New Chinese, contemporary Asian, minimalist, wabi-sabi, Japandi
Best use: dry branches, sculptural stems, low console styling, shelves, sideboards and coffee tables

Craft & Finish

The vase is formed in ceramic and kiln-fired into a deliberately clean, sculptural profile. The black version has a dark, lightly textured surface that gives the form more visual weight, while the white version creates a softer, brighter effect and works especially well against dark wood or stone.

The design relies on proportion rather than ornament. The wide shoulder gives the vase a strong horizontal presence, while the shorter height keeps it from overpowering a tabletop. A generous central opening makes it especially effective for one expressive branch or a sparse cluster of stems.

Design History & Chinese Styling Context

This is a contemporary form rather than a reproduction of a historical Chinese vase. Its styling logic, however, fits naturally with Chinese floral composition and scholar-style display, where the line of a branch, the relationship between object and empty space, and the balance of tall and low forms are all important visual ideas.

Instead of using painted motifs, the piece reduces the vessel to pure shape. That makes it especially useful in a New Chinese interior: it can sit beside traditional wood furniture, ink-inspired art or tea objects without making the room feel themed or overly decorative.

How to Style It

For a New Chinese console

Use the black version on medium or pale wood and add a single dry branch with an irregular silhouette. Place a low tea tray, incense object or book stack nearby and leave visible space between the objects.

For a light minimalist room

Choose the white version and place it against warm grey, beige, travertine or walnut. A dark branch creates graphic contrast while preserving the quiet palette.

For a coffee table

Because the vase is only about 16 cm high, it can sit comfortably on a large coffee table without blocking sightlines. Use short sculptural stems, dried seed heads or a single curved branch.

For a shelf or alcove

Let the broad shoulder overlap visually with stacked books or a small sculpture. The horizontal profile works well where taller bottle vases feel too narrow or predictable.

Which Colour Should You Choose?

Black creates a stronger silhouette and suits pale walls, limestone, cream upholstery, ash wood and dramatic modern interiors. White is softer and more versatile in darker rooms, walnut interiors and spaces where you want the branch rather than the vase to be the strongest visual element.

Gift Guide

This sculptural vase makes an easy housewarming, wedding, anniversary or design-lover gift because the shape is modern and neutral enough to work across many interiors. The black version feels graphic and architectural; the white version feels calm and understated.

Care

Dust with a soft cloth and wipe gently with a damp cloth when needed. Avoid abrasive cleaners and hard impacts. Use a felt pad beneath the base on lacquered, marble or delicate wooden surfaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the black and white vase the same size?

Yes. Both colour options share the same approximate overall size of 21 × 21 × 16 cm with a mouth opening of about 10 cm.

Is this a traditional antique form?

No. It is a contemporary sculptural ceramic vase designed to work with modern Chinese and minimalist interior styling.

What should I put in it?

One or two dry branches, flowering branches, sculptural faux stems or other line-based botanicals work best. The low profile is intentionally suited to sparse arrangements rather than dense bouquets.