The Vintage Pottery At The Thrift Store That Adds A Pop Of Elegance To Any Room

You don't need a lot of space or a huge piece to bring a touch of elegance to your interior. Truly, all you need is a ceramic wall pocket vase, with all its timeless charm. Wall pocket vases, designed to be hung on the wall, can make any room more meaningful. They're not the type of vintage items that require pride of place on a kitchen counter or coffee table. Instead, they serve as a subtle option to give your walls a bit of dimension. 

Today, the ones you will find in secondhand shops or at estate sales are made of clay pottery. While some may be made of other materials like glass or plastic, glassware designed to be hung in metal frames are rare examples. Keep an eye out for these small but distinctive pieces at your local thrift store.

Popularized in Europe during the Victorian period, wall pocket vases gained new prominence in the 1950s in America. These flat-backed vases were produced in a variety of shapes during that time by notable U.S. manufacturers, including Roseville, McCoy, and Hull. Today, wall pocket vases are a quirky vintage decor item you should always look for at thrift stores. Depending on your space, you can find beautifully designed vases that look like birds, stylishly dressed people, fruit, flowers, and more. 

Wall pocket vases from the Victorian period were often filled with little floral displays. You can use your vintage finds in a similar manner to add natural elegance to your living room space. It's easy to learn how to decorate with nature in your home discreetly with a wall pocket vase. A handful of cut flowers from your garden, such as sophisticated calla lilies or smiling daisies, elevates a pocket vase with a simple design. 

If filling these tiny vases with water and hanging them high on a wall makes you uncomfortable, consider using dried flowers instead. A bundle of dried posies can be a sweet and refreshing addition to a living room; plus, it doesn't weigh the vase down too much. Match the dominant colors in your room with your choice of wall pocket, and add visual interest with bold patterns and shapes. 

Wall pocket vases can also double as tasteful but functional pieces in your kitchen or bathroom. If you need storage ideas for keeping small items organized without hogging space, a pocket vase makes even open wall space usable for organization. Find the right wall pocket with enough space for a couple of toothbrushes for a unique bathroom piece. Or hang one next to your refrigerator or pantry to store a few pens and pencils when you need to add something to your grocery list quickly. The unique designs of wall pocket vases also make them excellent statement pieces on their own. A simple wall display might consist of a small collection of vases with similar heirloom appeal.