Brass Flower Pots and Vases
About this collection
A brass flower pot does two jobs: it holds the arrangement, and it is the heaviest, brightest thing on the table. That is why size and weight matter more here than with a ceramic vase.
For a dining table or a console, look at pots between 6 and 12 inch. They hold a small bunch without hiding the person across the table. For a corner of the living room or an entrance, the tall floor pieces of 18 inch and above carry long stems or dried arrangements and stay put because of their weight.
Brass holds water, but it marks if water is left standing for days. Use a glass or plastic liner for fresh flowers, wipe the inside dry after use, and the polish outside will last. Each listing gives the height and the weight so you can check the shelf or table it is going on.
Good to know
Can I put water directly in a brass flower pot?
Yes, for a day or two. For longer, place a glass or plastic liner inside. Standing water leaves a dull ring on brass that needs polishing out.
Which size suits a dining table?
A pot between 6 and 12 inch tall. Taller than that and it blocks the view across the table.
How do I keep the shine?
Wipe with a soft dry cloth after use. If it dulls, rub with lemon and a pinch of salt, rinse, and dry at once. Lacquered pieces need only the dry cloth.
Are these pots heavy?
Brass is. The weight is on every listing, and for the large floor pieces it runs into several kilos, which is what keeps a tall arrangement from tipping.