The anatomy of a vase adds to its allure, from the bulbous or flat foot and the curvy or cylinder-shaped body to the high shoulder and neck and finished by flaring lip. Since 1748, Villeroy & Boch ...

For shorter vases, the stems will need to be cut shorter, but you might be able to use heavier flowers, whereas with a tall vase, you can showcase longer-stemmed flowers, but you don't want to ...

Its distinctive sculptural form and boho-chic vibe make it an automatic stand-out. Hazelnut, 5525 Magazine St., New Orleans, (504) 891-2424, hazelnutneworleans.com. 18-inch terracotta vase, $125.

Vases are vessels meant to hold cut flowers or other foliage. But they often work as decorative objects even when empty. “What I think is appealing about a vase shape is it’s a little ...