
Wooden vase is an open container, used for holding flowers or for
decoration. Wood can be given artistic shapes to create different types of
vases. A wooden vase is not only perfect for home decor but can also be a
good gift item. Some of the very fine pieces of hand made or carved vases
can even be considered for
corporate
gifts. However, till now, wooden vases are the favorite medium for
decorating garden fresh and even dried flowers. In fact, meticulously carved
wooden vases make great gift items as well as unique decorative
flower pots.
Types of Wood Used for Making Vases
Wooden vases are available in
a wide variety of sizes and styles. They can also be custom-designed to meet
specific requirements. Wood vases are usually available in smooth polished
finish or rugged natural finish. However, vases with antique finishes are
also not very difficult to find out. Different types of woods are used for
making decorative vases which include
- » Oak wood
- » Mango wood
- » Redwood
- » Teak wood
- » Olive wood etc.
Types of Wooden Vases
Wooden vases not only are made of many types
of woods but they are also available in different colors such as beige,
brown, ocher, and other shades of wood. They may some time be available in
other colors and often painted as well.
Carved Wooden Vases
Wooden Bud Vase The most popular form of
wooden vases since time immemorial are the hand carved vases made of wood.
These vases are as fine as the skill of their crafter. Many types of designs
are carved on wood that include from flowers, leaves,
sculptures/statues, human & animal
figurine to geometrical patterns and odd shapes. They reflect so nice
craftsmanship that they don't need any other thing like flower to decorate
the surroundings.
Wooden Bud Vases
Sometimes when only a strand of flower is
required to decorate a lone table or the corner of a small room, wooden bud
vases become the perfect thing to go for. These vases are usually small,
rather narrower, that can hold only one or two strands of flowers and can be
carved, painted, or in any other decorative style. The modern bud vases also
include some other features like a
wooden clock attached to two pieces of
bud vases in a stylish manner.
Wooden Floor Vases
Wooden home decor has gone a step forward with
wooden floor vases. The tall wooden vases are perfect for dried arrangements
and fresh flowers. Not only this, this
wooden decorative makes a great
filling for empty nooks and corners of any room.
Wooden Vase Bowls
Sometimes special
wooden bowls are made that are used as
vases. They are preferred as a table centerpiece for placing dried flowers
for decorating. However, these vases can hold anything that match the size
of the bowl.
Wooden Wall Vases
Wooden Wall Vase Vases are also made as a fine
piece of wall decor. In fact, wood helps in giving a more natural
appearance, as well as depth. Sometimes they are made large like
wooden planters and can be used for
decorating real or artificial flowers or greenery on stairway, hallway and
even in living rooms. These wooden wall vases are available in a variety of
traditional or contemporary styles.