Types of Vases

Types of Vases

Most of the unique vases available at MangoGifts.com are glass or ceramic. Since we have a wide variety of vase styles, including modern vases, Art Deco vases and traditional vases, a brief description of our vase materials may help you to decide which type you prefer.

Glass vases

From the stained glass windows of medieval Gothic cathedrals to the millefiori paperweights of Murano, Italy, glass has been used to create some of humanity’s most beautiful and enduring art. In the modern era, glass was uniquely suited to the styles of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements of the late 19th/early 20th century. Glass vases and lamps in these styles remain popular even today.

Color and transparency are two of the most distinctive qualities of glass vases . Glass is naturally green or blue-green, but the addition of metal or metal oxides during the manufacturing process can produce unique vases with a mix of colors like purple and orange.

Ceramic vases

The word ceramic comes from the Greek word keramikos, which means “pottery.” Ceramic vases were made in Ancient Greece by shaping clay into the desired shape and then firing it in a kiln.

The sculptural forms and traditional beauty of pottery make ceramic vases a striking addition to any home décor . Ceramic vase styles are available to suit nearly any decorative taste. Modern ceramic vases tend to be more abstract in shape. Traditional vases tend to be more bulbous and sometimes feature symmetrical handles, just like the vases the Greeks made over 2,000 years ago.