The Nordic Face Vase is a small sculptural ceramic vase with a hand-finished abstract face — softly molded eyes, nose, and lips — set into a soft, organic silhouette. It is sold as a single piece in your choice of two sculpted-face styles. It is not sealed for water, so it suits dried or faux stems on a shelf, console, or mantel, bringing a quiet, gallery-like calm to a room.
Why we chose it
- Sculpted face motif — a softly molded abstract face, with eyes, nose, and lips, that turns the vessel into a small character study.
- Sculptural abstract form — a soft, curved silhouette that reads as quiet art, not just a vessel.
- Solid ceramic — a substantial, tactile ceramic build that feels considered on a shelf.
- Two sculptural styles — Type A and Type B, closely related forms with softly different proportions.
- Dried & faux friendly — not sealed for water, so it pairs naturally with dried or preserved stems.
- Modern minimalist — a pared-back Nordic profile that settles into warm-neutral rooms.
- Stands alone or grouped — sold as a single vase, easy to cluster or let anchor a surface on its own.
Design story
There is something grounding about a form reduced to its simplest curves. This vase leans into that idea, translating a softly abstracted face — a few calm, minimal lines for the eyes, nose, and lips — into a quiet ceramic silhouette that feels more like a small sculpture than a container. In a Nordic or modern-minimalist room, it holds its own on an empty shelf, and its quiet, wabi-sabi character invites a second look.
Materials & details
Each vase is made from ceramic and shaped into a soft, abstract form with a narrow opening at the top for stems. The front carries a sculpted abstract face — softly raised eyes, nose, and lips — with subtle raised details at the crown, so each piece reads as a quiet character rather than a plain vessel. Because the piece is not sealed to hold water, it is intended for dried or faux botanicals, or for use with a small waterproof liner if you prefer fresh stems. It arrives as a single vase in your chosen style, Type A or Type B.
How to style it
Living room
Set it on a console or open shelf with a few dried stems and a stacked book or two, letting its sculptural shape act as a focal point among softer textures.
Entryway
Place it on a narrow entry table beside a small tray or dish, where its curved silhouette makes a warm, characterful first impression.
Home office
Stand it on a desk or bookshelf with a few faux eucalyptus stems, adding a calm, considered detail to a workspace without crowding the surface.
Care & maintenance
Dust with a soft, dry cloth to keep the ceramic looking its best. If you use dried or faux stems, an occasional wipe is all it needs; avoid filling directly with water, as the piece is not sealed. Handle with care, as ceramic can chip if knocked.
Pairs beautifully with
- Dried pampas or bunny-tail stems
- Faux eucalyptus or olive branches
- A stoneware bud vase to build a small grouping
- A neutral linen table runner or console cloth
- A stack of art or coffee-table books
Specifications
- Material: ceramic
- Type: sculptural decorative face vase (not sealed for water)
- Options: two styles — Type A or Type B
- Size: Type A approx. 16.1 cm tall × 12.4 × 8.7 cm (6.3 × 4.9 × 3.4 in); Type B approx. 16 cm tall × 11.9 × 8.5 cm (6.3 × 4.7 × 3.3 in); both with a 2.2 cm (0.9 in) mouth
- In the box: 1 vase
- Free worldwide shipping
Dimensions
- Type A: height 16.1 cm (6.3 in), length 12.4 cm (4.9 in), width 8.7 cm (3.4 in), mouth 2.2 cm (0.9 in)
- Type B: height 16 cm (6.3 in), length 11.9 cm (4.7 in), width 8.5 cm (3.3 in), mouth 2.2 cm (0.9 in)
- Please allow slight variation between pieces
Frequently asked questions
What is it made of?
It is made from ceramic, shaped into a soft, abstract form. The piece is not sealed to hold water directly.
What size is the vase?
Type A stands about 16.1 cm (6.3 in) tall and measures 12.4 × 8.7 cm (4.9 × 3.4 in); Type B stands about 16 cm (6.3 in) tall and measures 11.9 × 8.5 cm (4.7 × 3.3 in). Both have a 2.2 cm (0.9 in) mouth. Please allow slight variation between pieces.
How is it sold, and can it hold fresh flowers?
It is sold as a single vase in your chosen style. Because it is not sealed for water, it is best suited to dried or faux stems, or use a small waterproof liner if you would like fresh flowers.
Which rooms suit it?
Its sculptural silhouette works well on a living-room console or shelf, an entryway table, or a desk or bookshelf in a home office.
What styles can I choose from?
There are two styles, Type A and Type B — closely related sculpted-face forms with softly different proportions. Flowers and stems are not included.
What about shipping and returns?
We offer free worldwide shipping and a 30-day return policy.
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