The shortest and the sturdiest of the four — an open flared rim, a pinched waist, and then a broad conical foot that spreads out and holds the whole thing down. Most of the verdigris collects on that foot, so the green reads as something that crept up from the surface it has been sitting on rather than a finish somebody sprayed on. At eight and a half inches it clears a sightline across a table, which is exactly what a centrepiece has to do. Browse more Kalalou furniture and decor.
Details
- Small: 6"d × 8.5"t
- Hand-raised copper with a two-toned rustic patina finish
- Copper-brown through the top, breaking into mottled verdigris green over the lower body
- Made in India
- Indoor use
- Sold individually — originally part of a four-piece set, now available piece by piece
- By Kalalou
Styling
Low and wide is the useful shape here: a short, dense bunch of ranunculus, dahlias or dried billy buttons sits at the rim instead of flopping, and the vase still works empty as a catchall for keys and loose change by the door. Put it on an entryway console where people set things down, or use it as the middle height in a run of three across a dining table. The broad foot means it will not tip when somebody reaches past it. More in decor and home decor.
Care
- Wipe clean with a lint-free, dry cloth
- Indoor use only — sustained rain or sprinkler spray will keep the patina actively growing
- Not sealed for standing water: use a glass or plastic liner, or a florist’s water tube, for fresh stems
- Dry the inside fully after any contact with water
- Skip abrasive pads, metal polish and copper cleaner — all three strip the verdigris that gives the piece its colour
- Every piece is finished by hand, so patina coverage, tone and the exact line where copper turns to green vary from one to the next
