This Small Ceramic Pear Vase is one of those little pieces that makes a shelf feel lived with. It has the soft, familiar shape of a pear, with a narrow opening made for a single stem, a few dried grasses, or a small cluster of flowers from the market.

We like pieces like this, because they can sit on a bedside table, beside a stack of cookbooks, or in the middle of a table with candles and a bowl of fruit. The shape brings a gentle harvest feel without becoming too themed.

• Small ceramic vase with pear-shaped silhouette
• Best for one or few stems
• Lovely on shelves and side tables
• Works with modern or rustic rooms

Use it alone for a simple, clean look, or group it with two other small vases of different heights. Add a sprig of rosemary, a dried stem, or one flower with a curved neck. It is a small detail, but the kind guests notice while they are waiting for dinner.