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.

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 ...

Vases from the Geometric Period tend to be of the same shapes as those of the Protogeometric, though they are usually taller and slimmer in form (9). The decoration on Geometric vases, however, ...

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 ...