bltd

Holy cow! Look at these! Craziness, huh? They’re results of accidents with cars!

“Before the accident, each vase is the same height and diameter and a bend at 2, 3, or 4 inches. Then there is the accident which makes each vase unique – transforming it, jarring it, scratching it – then black enamel is applied to the piece.”

2″ diameter x 10″ height

(This item’s link and price was updated 01/18/10.)

Playing upon nature’s natural defense mechanisms, this vase by Kathleen Walsh for Walkteria Living is humorous as well as slightly dangerous.

“cast ceramic thorns are hand-applied in a naturally random pattern to create vases that are one of a kind…comes complete with a pin frog. 5 color choices available.”

sold as a set of 2 (8″h+10″h)

dimensions: tall 10″h x 2.5″d
small 8″h x 2.5″d

Do you love test tubes? I kinda do, just because they’re small and scientific-like. So, here’s some test tube vases that you can put your favorite scientific-like flowers in.

Circle or Square base available.

I like the iconic Aalto vase which was designed in 1936. This version is much smaller (and cheaper!) than the original and would be good for food items or small officy things like paper clips.

dimensions: 3.5″w

Did you want to be a scientist when you were growing up? What happened to that dream anyways? Well, at least you can look like it’s still a hobby with these Lab Vases. They’re discontinued, so you better hurry if you want ’em.

Made from authentic laboratory glass.

florence (left): 22″ H x 11″ Dia
Erlenmeyer (right): 14″ H x 9″ Dia

This vase (available in three sizes) are made from molds of three smashed originals.

Made in Germany

Size: Small 8.25″h; Medium 10.25″h; Large 11.75″h

Take a moment to take a look at this Crevasse Vase by Zaha Hadid. This polished stainless steel vase reflects light with it’s elegant lines and has that certain elusive architectural substance that you know you want. Do I know what I’m talking about? Maybe.

measures 3.25″ x 2.25″ x 16.5″ height

I’ve seen these talked about in several different places, and most recently happened upon them when perusing Moss’s site (which is always dangerous for me). Made of recycled wine and beer bottles, these vases are the result of a collaboration between Emma Woffenden and Tord Boontje.

“The idea behind the collection is to use what we have. We take away, we appropriate, we transform. Hard, sharp, clean forms, original colours, as found within the bottles. We believe that Transglass is a glassware collection with a contemporary beauty that shows a positive attitude toward the environment.”

The color of each varies, of course, so you could end up with shades of green, clear and brown, and perhaps slightly different sizes- but that just means they’re more special.

These vases are made entirely out of recycled newspaper and aluminum. Since they’re bound like a book, you can pull apart the pages to see what’s on them, and, of course, the aluminum insert is removable for easy filling.

Radiator vase measures 6-1/2″ wide x 8″ high.
Pumpkin vase measures 11″ wide x 6 1/4″ high.

If you’re looking for a good-looking vase, here it is. I’m really falling in love with the color peeking out from inside as well as the wood grain and overall shape. It might just be one of those things that we’re just gonna have to buy, whether we need it or not. I think the ebony/blue one is calling out my name (or maybe just my credit card number).

Veneered plywood vase shell.
Sealed and weighted with an opaque colored resin.
Fully waterproof.
Satin lacquer finish.

Available in several different color options.

Wowsa, this is pricey, but I had to post it anyway. Imagine your signature, turned three dimensional and holding a nice bouquet.

I’m quite fond of this little Milk Jug Vase. It adds just the perfect amount of humor to any tabletop setting. You could even use it as a serving piece…fancy that, putting milk in the Milk Jug. Each is hand-cast of porcelain; Hand wash only.

Made in Finland
Size: Finland 8.25h x 2.5w x 2.5″d

The float vase was inspired by a wine bottle partially submerged in the ocean, hinting that what’s there isn’t there, and what isn’t there, infact, is.

Quite lovely, no? Made in Germany from Fine Bone China.

These vases are based on a link of a bicycle chain, which is reason enough to like ’em. Dishwasher and mircrowave safe.