A crystal-clear square vase is a statement of elegance in simplicity and comes in a selection of sizes, shapes, patterns and designs. They are made by experienced craftsmen through machine-blown, hand-blown or mouth-blown techniques. Square vases come in prices ranging from easily affordable to very expensive, depending on the style and manufacturer.

With its sharp clean lines and crystalline body, this modern and chic square glass vase is a picture of simplicity and it’s absolutely stylish. A simple bouquet of fresh colorful flowers can elicit admiration from your guests. Trim the roots and stems as they are all visible through the transparent glass. You can decorate the clear glass vase with silk ribbon and put pebbles, colored gems or marbles in the base. If you like traditional Chinese charm, drop in some lucky bamboos for good fortune.

Square glass vases also come in rectangular, cylindrical and, yes, even round shapes. They are available in small, medium and large sizes. The small ones measure 4 inches long, 3 1/4 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high. You can mix and match heights to lend dimension and variety to table decoration. These clear vases are so versatile that you can display them in a variety of ways.

Weighted square vases also make great wedding cake holders. Use a dozen or more vases to create a cake stand. Put some floralytes in the middle to illuminate it. Place a sheet of glass over them and put the cake on top.

You can put in colored marbles, vase gems, and white sand at the bottom to stabilize your floral arrangements. These vases are also great as tea light or floating candle holders. Fill them with sand, pebbles or shells to make an attractive candle holder or fill halfway with water for floating candles.

For holidays and special events, you can use the proper symbols like pine cones (for Christmas), herbs, ferns and mosses to spruce up the occasion.

These multi-functional clear square vases are durable enough for complex displays but are very suitable as well for small and simple arrangements. You yourself will agree that there’s nothing square about square vases.

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The orange glass vase being manufactured at present is generally used for holding cut flowers or as a display by itself. You’ll see it as part of the decor in hotels, restaurants and even in office buildings. One outstanding characteristic of this particular glass vase is its elegance and stylishness in simplicity.

Glass-making is an ancient art and the orange vase is the beginning of the 20th century’s example of a true artwork. It is marked by a dazzling orange exterior and a brilliant white interior, and perfect in its design and craftsmanship. The small vases can range from four to six inches in height while the taller ones can be as tall as ten to twelve inches.

The vintage orange glass vases became very popular pieces during the 1920’s up to the mid-50’s. They were mostly made utilizing the lampworking technique. As the glass undergoes a change from liquid to solid form, there is a brief window of time when it is pliable enough, just before it completely solidifies. This is the time when the craftsman shapes the glass.

If you can find a flawless original orange vase, its attractive profile and unmarred vintage condition will make a very memorable gift for a very special occasion. You may think it’s an old piece but it will definitely create a bold (and colorful) statement in any modern decor.

You can complement or enhance any theme or motif with this adorably simple yet decorative work of art. Modern glassmakers come out with various designs, sizes and shapes of their own versions of the orange glass vase. Some pieces are designed to hold tea lights, candles or votives which are cool sources of low-key illumination. Others are used by floral arrangers as containers to hold fresh, dried or silk flowers. Others are just made to be attractive decorative items.

You can still find vintage orange glass vases in antique shops. Modern orange vases are sold at department stores and home decor shops. However, the best way to get exactly what you want is to go online where you’ll find a lot of orange vases to suit your fancy.

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