blomus MAKOTO Stoneware Vase, Narrow Opening

A compact matte stoneware vase whose narrow opening holds a single stem or branch upright.

The MAKOTO vase is designed by Carsten Gollnick and made in Portugal from stoneware with a matte glaze in warm Nordic tones. Like the rest of the collection, it stands on a subtle base that makes it seem to float. The narrow opening holds stems and branches upright, so one branch makes an arrangement, and the vase is just as good empty as a small sculpture. It measures 5.3" × 5.3" × 4.1" high.

Specifications

• Brand: blomus (Sundern, Germany)
• Collection: MAKOTO
• Designer: Carsten Gollnick
• Type: Stoneware vase
• Colors: Moonbeam, Elephant Skin
• Dimensions: 5.3" × 5.3" × 4.1" (13.5 × 13.5 × 10.5 cm)
• Material: Stoneware with matte glaze
• Glazes: Moonbeam (light, textured like a moon surface); Elephant Skin (smooth, matte warm gray)
• Care: Rinse by hand
• Made in: Portugal
• Item numbers (MPN): Moonbeam: 64942; Elephant Skin: 64943

Features

• Narrow opening that holds stems upright
• Low, sculptural form on a floating base
• Matte glazes: textured Moonbeam or smooth Elephant Skin
• Stoneware, made in Portugal
• Matches MAKOTO dinnerware

Best for

Single stems and branches, dining tables, shelves, bedside tables and entry consoles. Complete the set with the MAKOTO serving bowls, MAKOTO plates.

Who this is not for

• Anyone who wants a tall vase for a large bouquet: MAKOTO is a compact vase for single stems.
• Anyone who wants identical, factory-uniform pieces: glaze variations from firing are part of the design.

The designer: Carsten Gollnick

Carsten Gollnick (born 1966) founded the German studio Carsten Gollnick Design in 1997. Japan has shaped his work from the start, including the Japanese principle he designs by: no object is more important than another, because even the smallest piece has a use and a meaning. His studio has designed more than 100 products and won the iF Design Award, the German Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award.

Why we carry it

We are an authorized blomus retailer and have been curating design-led pieces for the home since 2009. MAKOTO pairs clear geometry with a subtle base that makes each piece seem to float just above the table. Gollnick gave the two glazes deliberately different characters: Moonbeam looks like the landscape of the moon’s surface, while Elephant Skin is smooth and matte. blomus is a family company run by the fourth generation of the Blome family in Sundern, Germany. It began in 1921 making bicycle parts, moved into copper, brass, pewter and stainless-steel design pieces in 1961, and has worked under the blomus name since 2000.

Buy once: durability and care

Our advice: rinse by hand and change the water every few days for fresh stems. Each piece is unique: small variations appear during firing and give every piece its character.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the MAKOTO vase?

5.3" × 5.3" and 4.1" high (13.5 × 13.5 × 10.5 cm).

What flowers suit the MAKOTO vase?

Single stems and branches: the narrow opening holds them upright. Think a magnolia branch, eucalyptus, a single tulip or dried grasses.

Does the MAKOTO vase hold water?

Yes, it’s a stoneware vase for fresh flowers as well as dried stems.

Is the MAKOTO vase the same glaze as the plates?

Yes, it comes in the same Moonbeam and Elephant Skin glazes, so it matches the MAKOTO tableware.

How do I clean the MAKOTO vase?

Rinse it by hand with warm water and a bottle brush, then let it dry upside down.

How fast does the MAKOTO vase ship?

It ships in 2–3 business days.

Trade pricing for design professionals

Interior designers, architects, restaurateurs, hospitality buyers and home stagers can apply to the MetropolitanDecor Trade Program for trade pricing on MAKOTO and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and free catalogs. Applying takes about three minutes; our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day. Outfitting a restaurant or a holiday rental? Contact us with quantities and we’ll confirm availability.

Shipping & returns

Ships in 2–3 business days. Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. All sales are final, so check the size and color above before ordering; if your order arrives damaged or isn’t what you ordered, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we’ll make it right.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.