Misty Ceramic Flower Vase - Chive US Wholesale

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Misty Ceramic Flower Vase - Gunmetal

$9.74

Sizes

Medium Large

Fully Glazed

Dishwasher safe cleaning

Build Your Effortless Arrangements With These:

Choose a vase as your anchor, then round out the shelf with these for that thrown-together-but-somehow-perfect look.

The Misty is a gunmetal vase in glazed ceramic: a star shaped body with fluted sides and a top that opens into a ring of petal-shaped holes, one stem to each. The metallic glaze settles dark in the hollows and catches a dull pewter shine along every ridge, mottled enough that it looks found rather than bought. Pink flowers against it look almost theatrical, as if they wandered into the wrong room and decided to stay. Designed in 2024, the Misty turns arranging into assigned seating: a spray chrysanthemum here, a single zinnia there, and a few openings left empty on purpose. The shorter piece sits low with its petal top on view; the taller one lets stems rise and keeps the structure hidden. In gunmetal the vase settles into rooms with black hardware, concrete, or walnut, where a pastel would look lost. It also settles into rooms with none of those. It is not fussy.

Product detail

Vase Type:
Material: Ceramic
Glaze finish: Glazed
Water Resistance: Watertight
Year Designed: 2024

Vase Care Instructions

Every ceramic vase in this collection is dishwasher safe on the top rack, making cleanup between arrangements as simple as loading it in with the rest of the dishes. The glazed surface holds up fine to regular washing, so there's no need to hand-wash unless you'd prefer to.

If you're cleaning a piece with painted or sculpted detail, a gentler cycle or a quick hand-wash with warm water and mild soap will help keep the finish looking sharp for longer. Either way, rinse and dry after each use — especially if flower food or cut-stem residue was in the water — so nothing lingers and clouds the glaze.

No special sealants, no periodic maintenance. Wash it, dry it, put flowers back in it.

Flowers that Love this Vase

Spray Chrysanthemum
Zinnia
Craspedia
Strawflower
Gomphrena
Ranunculus
Anemone
Calendula
Marigold
Cornflower

Quick Guide to Building a Floral Arrangement

Pick your vase first
Start with your anchor flower.
Build in odd numbers.
Add height, then fill.
Greenery does the quiet work.
Cut stems at an angle, underwater if you can.
Step back before you decide it's done.

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Misty Ceramic Flower Vase - Gunmetal

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Hardware for Flowers: The Misty in Gunmetal

Some vases want to be noticed. The gunmetal Misty would rather be mistaken for something useful, a piece of hardware perhaps, or a part from a very elegant machine, right up until flowers go in. Then the joke lands. Its top is drawn like a bloom seen from above, a ring of petal-shaped openings radiating from a center where the ridges meet, and each opening holds one stem at its own small angle. The fluted star body underneath gives the dark glaze something to do: it gathers deep charcoal in the folds and turns a soft metallic gray along each ridge, mottled across the surface like weathered pewter. Under a lamp the ridges brighten. In daylight the whole piece goes quiet. Pale flowers look luminous against it, which is the main reason to own a dark vase in the first place. A few pink spray chrysanthemums read like a small fireworks display, and a single yellow craspedia looks like it has been placed under a spotlight. The shorter piece makes a low centerpiece where the openings stay visible, and the taller one lets stems stand well above the rim. Neither needs a full bouquet. Three stems is a statement. Ten is a crowd.

A (Mostly) Simple Guide to Cutting Your Flowers

So, you’re making an arrangement? Let’s ensure it lives long enough to impress someone—even if it's just you.

Scrub the Scissors: Wash your shears first. Your flowers do not want a side of Dorito dust.
Cut at 45°: Snip stems at an angle. It gives them a straw instead of making them chug from the bottle.
Trim Underwater (Fancy Mode): Cut them submerged to block air bubbles. It’s extra, but they didn’t ask to suffocate.
Ditch Submerged Leaves: Strip anything below the waterline. Unless you are actively going for a swamp aesthetic.
Snip Again if Stale: If they sat out on the counter, trim them again. They need a fresh start (don’t we all?).
Swap the Water: Change it and trim the stems every few days so they don't die immediately.

Voilà! You are now a domestic deity. Go take your Instagram photo before you forget to water them.

Pro Tip: Keep It Short and Sweet!

When it comes to flower stems, shorter is better. Not only do shorter stems look chic in arrangements, but they also help your blooms last longer. Why? Because the shorter the stem, the less distance water has to travel to keep those petals perky. It’s like giving your flowers a shorter commute—less stress, fewer breakdowns.

Perfect Pairs for Any Shelf

Misty Vase in Mauve

The ceramic vases at Chive come out of the same studio habit that produced everything else here: design the object once, correctly, then resist every opportunity to complicate it. Each one holds stems. None of them holds back. The gunmetal Misty has a softer twin. The Misty Vase in Mauve keeps the same star shaped body and petal openings under a lilac glaze edged in warm tan, for rooms that want the flowers to blend in rather than stand out. Same shape, softer mood.

The Wholesale Vases Collection

Every Chive vase is built around one decision about how flowers should stand, then finished by hand until that decision reads as obvious. The Misty decided each stem should get its own opening, then wrapped the idea in a dark metallic glaze so it would look serious about it. Other vases in the lineup take armfuls, pairs, or a single stem at an angle, and every one makes a different case for the same table. Browse the wholesale vases collection to see where the Misty stands in that lineup.

Buttercup Yellow Elegance Ranunculus

Dark ceramic needs a bright neighbor. The Buttercup Yellow Elegance Ranunculus wall piece hangs above the gunmetal Misty and keeps a permanent yellow bloom in view, so the wall stays cheerful on the weeks the vase holds only water. The vase handles the rotating cast. The wall handles the regular.

Chive Studio at Chelsea Flower Show displaying ceramic pooley vases of different colors.

Chive Since 2004: Over Two Decades of Finishing by Hand

Chive has been designing ceramics since 2004, and over two decades of that work has made one thing clear about dark glazes: they are the least forgiving. Pale colors hide a lot. Dark ones show every drip, thin spot, and fingerprint, and a metallic finish adds its own opinions about light. The gunmetal Misty was designed for people who want flowers to be the brightest thing in the room, with the vase standing just behind them like a well-dressed assistant. Every piece is finished by hand, which is why the mottling varies from one vase to the next, and that variation is intended rather than tolerated. Cutlery should match exactly. Vases need not.

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Frequently asked questions

Why choose the Misty as a gunmetal vase for your table?

The Misty is a gunmetal vase that makes flowers look brighter: its dark metallic glaze pushes pale and colorful petals forward, and its petal-shaped openings hold each stem upright and apart. Three or four stems look arranged without any floral foam or technique. The star shaped body keeps it sculptural when empty. It works hardest in rooms that need contrast.

Which flowers stand out best against the Misty gunmetal vase?

Light and saturated flowers stand out best against the Misty gunmetal vase, such as pink spray chrysanthemums, yellow craspedia, white anemones, and orange ranunculus. Each petal opening holds one stem, so pick blooms with a strong single head rather than fillers that need a crowd. Dark burgundy flowers tend to disappear into the glaze. Bright ones glow. Choose accordingly.

What size is the Misty gunmetal vase, and where does it fit?

Exact measurements for each Misty size are listed in the specification panel on this page, which tracks current production. The shorter piece makes a low centerpiece that keeps sightlines clear across a dining table, and the taller one suits a mantel, sideboard, or desk where stems can rise. Check the panel before buying a size. It stays accurate.

How does the metallic glaze on the Misty gunmetal vase look?

Up close, the metallic glaze on the Misty gunmetal vase is mottled charcoal with a soft pewter sheen that brightens along the ridges and rims. The surface shifts with the light, cooler in daylight and warmer under lamps, and the speckling varies from piece to piece. It reads more like weathered metal than polished chrome. No two match exactly.

How do you clean the Misty gunmetal vase without dulling it?

To clean the Misty gunmetal vase without dulling it, hand wash it with warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft bottle brush that fits the petal openings. Rinse, drain it upside down, and dry the outside with a soft cloth so water spots do not settle on the metallic finish. Avoid scouring pads entirely. Gentle is enough.

Which interiors suit a dark metallic vase like the Misty?

A dark metallic vase like the Misty suits interiors with black hardware, walnut, concrete, or deep painted walls, where a pastel piece might look out of place. It also anchors very white rooms that need one serious object. On a desk it looks like equipment. On a dining table it suggests the host has opinions. Both impressions are useful.

Can the gunmetal Misty vase be paired with the mauve version?

Yes, the gunmetal Misty vase pairs well with the mauve version because both share the same star shaped body and petal openings in opposite tones. Place them slightly apart, bright flowers in the gunmetal and soft ones in the mauve, and the shelf reads as a deliberate set. Matching shapes keep it calm. Contrast keeps it interesting.

What design idea gave the Misty gunmetal vase its star outline?

The Misty gunmetal vase takes its star outline from one design idea: a vase that already looks like a flower before any stems go in. The fluted sides suggest petals seen from the side, and the top opens like a bloom seen from above. Fresh flowers add color to a shape that is already complete. The vase starts as the flower.