Handmade from solid wood
Sculptural Flower Vases
A hand-turned wooden vase with your portrait sculpted in relief, made to order from one photograph.
A wooden flower vase made for one couple
Most vases are made by the thousand. Yours is made once.
Full price $550, a deposit of $225 secures your place and begins the carving process.
Each vase is turned by hand from solid wood. A relief portrait of the couple is sculpted from the photograph you send and set into the face of the vase, with your names and date engraved on a brass plate beneath it.
You approve a preview of the portrait before any wood is cut. When the vase is finished, we send photos for your approval before it ships.
It is sized for a wedding bouquet, preserved or fresh. A glass liner is included so water never touches the wood.
Details
Height 9 in, width 5.5 in at the widest point, opening 3 in
Solid cedar, walnut, cherry or maple
Relief portrait sculpted from photograph(s)
Solid brass nameplate engraved with names and date
Glass liner included
Clear satin finish
Made to order in our studio in Virginia
Ships 8 weeks after you approve the design
How to order
Choose your wood and place your deposit. We will email you to collect your photo, names and date. The balance is due after you approve photos of the finished vase.
A note on likeness
The portrait is a relief in wood, not a printed photo. Expect a recognizable likeness with the grain of the wood running through it.
We turn each vase by hand from a solid block of wood, then sculpt a relief portrait from the photograph you send and set it into the face of the vase. Your names and date are engraved on a brass plate beneath it.
It is sized to hold a wedding bouquet, preserved or fresh, and built to stay in the family after the flowers are gone.
From reference photos to heirloom memorials
1. Schedule a Free Design Call
Connect with our sculptors to discuss your design concept, review possibilities, and define the details of your custom flower vase.
The custom flower vase process:
2. Submit Your Reference Photos
Provide photographs for a faithful portrait or use them as inspiration for a distinctive relief sculpture of your memory.
3. We Craft Your Vase
Each vase is turned and hollowed by hand, then fitted with a custom sculpture carved from solid wood and integrated into the design.
4. Receive Your Heirloom
Finished vases ship nationwide, with local delivery available throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Learn more about our craftsmanship on the About Us page and Woodworking Blog. Explore additional examples in our Gallery.
Sculpted wooden flower vase details
| Height | 9 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 5.5 in at the widest point |
| Opening | 3 in |
| Liner | Glass liner included, for fresh flowers and water |
| Portrait | Relief sculpted from your photograph |
| Nameplate | Solid brass, engraved with your names and date |
| Finish | Friction polish satin wood finish |
| Made | To order in our studio in Washington D.C. |
| Lead time | 8 weeks from design approval |
FAQ
Can a wooden vase hold fresh flowers and water? Yes. Every vase comes with a glass liner that holds the water, so it never touches the wood. Preserved and dried flowers go in without the liner.
What kind of photo works best? Engagement and wedding portraits work well. If you are unsure, send two or three and we will tell you which will sculpt best.
How close will the portrait be to the photo? It will be a recognizable likeness in raised relief, not a photographic print. Wood grain and carving depth soften fine detail. You approve a preview before we carve, so there are no surprises.
Can I order it as a wedding gift for someone else? Yes. Send us the couple's photo, names and date, and we can ship directly to them with a note from you.
Is this a good fifth anniversary gift? Wood is the traditional fifth anniversary gift, and this is one made from your own wedding photo and date. Order at least 10 weeks ahead of the anniversary.
Will my preserved wedding bouquet fit? The vase is 9 inches tall with a 3 inch opening, which suits most bridal bouquets once the stems are trimmed. Send us your bouquet's width if you want us to check.
How long does a custom wooden vase take? 8 weeks from the day you approve the design. If you have a wedding or anniversary date, tell us when you order.
How do I care for it? Dust with a dry cloth. Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat vents. Always use the glass liner for water.