Selected Nerikomi layering for a personal touch

Design Details

Exact form and finishes

Product Details

Size (approx)
2.5 x 2.5 x 8.5 inches
Color Options
Blue with Dots, Black, blue and red, Dark Brown and Lavender, green and black
Technique
Nerikomi layered clay
Handmade
Yes, made to order
Size Variation
Slight variations due to handmade process

What arrives

One Squared Vase Short in selected color and size

Compact dimensions for versatile placement

Size & Fit

Suitable for use as a vase or sculptural object on tables or shelves

Handcrafted to order

Ordering & Delivery

Shipping

Please expect a lead time of at least 6 weeks for production. Shipping rates vary; see checkout for details. Orders $150 and over ship for free.

Returns

30 day returns. No label or restocking fees.
Squared Vase Short

Quiet geometry, bold mood

Squared Vase Short, stacking calm and color in a compact column.

At home on the table

Color that meets the edges

One-of-one energy

Rooms often need a single, confident accent that doesn’t shout. The Squared Vase Short brings crisp, modern edges and either a deep black calm or a vivid Nerikomi pattern that reads like hand-drawn stripes. Each piece is unique and made to order, so the character feels personal rather than packaged.

Simple form, surprising presence

In the hum of daily life, small rituals deserve a worthy stage. This vase frames a few stems or branches with sculptural clarity, turning a nightstand, kitchen shelf, or entry console into a moment. The compact 2.5 x 2.5 x 8.5 inch profile settles in easily, yet the color work pulls the eye and keeps it.

For the collector of quiet statements

Someone who edits their space with intention and wants a singular, handmade vase that holds its own in a vignette.

How it lives

Set it on a desk or sideboard with a tight cluster of seasonal stems to anchor the scene without crowding the surface.
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Designed by rust designs

About rust designs

rust designs makes personalized dinnerware and one‑of‑a‑kind porcelain lamps and tables from Brooklyn, NY. The maker treats lighting as part of a room's composition, approaching objects the way a working designer does rather than a practicing musician — a philosophy that shapes each handmade piece. Everything is made to order: expect at least three weeks for personalized items and six to eight weeks for handmade pieces. Orders of $150 and over ship free, and finished work is packed in 100% recyclable material. Buyers choose rust designs for pieces that are personal and deliberate—functional dinnerware and sculptural lighting that arrive both unique and considered, with the patience and care of a studio practice behind every order.
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Common Questions

FAQs

What are the dimensions of the Squared Vase Short?
Approximately 2.5 x 2.5 x 8.5 inches, with slight variation due to hand making.
How does the Nerikomi version differ from the black option?
The black version is a clean, solid tone; the Nerikomi features layered, traveling patterns for a vibrant, one-of-a-kind look.
Will my vase look exactly like the photos?
No. Each piece is handmade and no two are the same, especially in the Nerikomi style.
When will my made-to-order vase ship?
Please expect at least a 6-week lead time, as each piece takes days to produce.
Is there also a taller version?
Yes. The Tall size measures approximately 3.4 x 3.5 x 12 inches.