Vintage Embossed Glass Vase

These little clear glass bottles with old-fashioned embossed patterns come in eleven shapes, from 9.2 to 21.7 cm high and 5.1 to 7.9 cm across depending on the model. Their narrow necks suit one to three stems.

They look best in groups: line up three to five shapes of different heights, each with a single stem, for a brocante-style display.

• Single garden flowers: cosmos, sweet peas, roses
• Wild flowers and grasses
• Sprigs of lavender or rosemary
• Reed diffuser sticks

• Along a dining table A row of bottles, one flower each.
• On a windowsill The embossed patterns sparkle in the light.
• For a country wedding Small bottles on every table.
• In the bathroom A single stem on a shelf.

Change the water every two days. Clean the inside with a little rice and warm soapy water, then rinse.

Wash by hand to keep the embossed relief clear and shiny.