The 15 Most Beautiful Bud Vases (2023 Edition)

When it’s not quite spring but it’s not quite winter, the itch for flowers is real.

I’m terrible at large floral arrangements but a tiny one with a few stems? I can handle that. Plus? It’s more affordable.

Therefore, I like to keep a few bud vases handy for those days when I need a little spring in my life.

In this post, I’m sharing the 15 best (and most beautiful) bud vases I found online. I’ll also answer a couple of common questions you may have about bud vases and how to arrange flowers in them.

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What is a bud vase?

A bud vase is a small vessel intended to hold between 1 and 3 floral stems. These vases range in height from 3″ – 8″ tall and they generally have a narrow opening to keep the small number of stems upright.

How much taller should the flowers be than the vase?

The height of the flowers in your bud vase should range from 1 1/2 – 2 times the height of the vase itself. As you grow more confident in your arrangements you can certainly experiment, but this flower to vase height ratio is a good rule of thumb to start with. If you’re using more than one stem in your arrangement, be sure to vary the height of your flowers.

Pastel Bud Vases

Although sold separately, this collection of bud vases comes in 8 different colors and sizes so you can quickly and easily achieve the look of vintage bud vases collected over time. The individual vases are very affordable, although to purchase the whole set would be a bit of an investment. Kick start the collection with two or three and go from there!

Matte Black Bud Vase

Another collection that is sold individually, these bud vases make a dramatic statement in a minimalist setting. This style would also play well in a modern farmhouse scattered throughout a built-in.

Learn more about styling a built-in and the value of repetition.

Modern Matte Pastel Bud Vases

The clean aesthetic of this bud vase really allows the stems to shine. Though available in five colors, I’m personally drawn to the buttery yellow version. Imagine it with a single bold magenta bloom. Perfection.

Clear Bud Vase

This collection of 12 clear glass bud vases is perfect for making a statement. Try this set with clipped spring greenery on your brunch table.

Hand-Glazed Bud Vase

The whimsical characters repping on these artsy bud vases are so fun. I love how the modern patterns and minimal color palette keep these from seeming too cutesy. These would be amazing with a few wildflowers tucked in.

Test Tube Bud Vase

This gold and glass piece is cool because it groups three separate bud vases to create a more contemporary statement. The unique design allows to to double as a propagation station

Glass Mushroom Bud Vase

Mushroom decor is a HUGE trend for 2023, and these delicate glass mushroom bud vases hit all the right notes. They can be purchased separately or as a full set, so you have the option to build a custom collection. These are perfect for delicate stems in quiet colors.

Wood Bud Vase

This sculptural bud vase is a made of rich hardwood in your choice of walnut or cherry (I’m personally a sucker for walnut, my kitchen has a bunch of walnut accents). I love this for a maximalist home to add some quiet balance to all the other elements — with flowers or without.

Earthy Bud Vase

These earth tone stoneware bud vases come in a set of three, and the craftsmanship is lovely. These are the pieces you hold on to for years. This set of tiny vases would be perfectly at home on a kitchen shelf, don’t you think?

Bud Vases in Bulk

This set of 24 clear bud vases is PERFECT for a wedding or large party. At only $30 for the full set of 24, you can spread lovely vignettes around the entire venue for not a lot of money. Plus if they accidentally get broken during the festivities? No big deal. The simple clear glass design allows for flowers of all colors and styles.

Amber Bud Vase

This amber glass bud vase is cute and classic. Pop a small leafy twig in there for the perfect little statement on your entryway table.

Unsure of how to style your entryway? This post has you covered.

Matte White Bud Vases

It’s the shape that makes these matte white bud vases special. Each one could stand alone as its own little sculpture. Or, try a single showy stem to create a design moment.

Recycled Glass Bud Vases

This petite set of three is crafted from recycled glass. Group these on a mantle for a pretty spring refresh. Call me crazy, but wouldn’t baby’s breath be kind of cute in these?

Brass Bud Vase

I love all things brass and this sleek little vase would make a gorgeous accent to a side table. This would be especially beautiful in the fall, but still works year-round.

Tulip Bud Vases

With a shape reminiscent of a tulip, these small vases are pretty enough to display on their own. But add a small dried floral stem? We’re talking next level.

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