A 3D printed vase can take shapes a potter can’t: twists, cutouts, waves and patterns that come straight from the model. Some are made for fresh flowers, some only for dried stems or LEGO bouquets. Here are ten 3D printed vase ideas from Etsy shops.
Sculptural 3D Printed Vases
Shadow Leaf Vase
A vase with leaf motifs that play with light and shadow. It’s made specifically for dried flowers.
See the Shadow Leaf Vase on Etsy
Heart Pulse Vase
A vase covered in heart shapes, in small, medium and large, made as a love gift.
See the Heart Pulse Vase on Etsy
Geometric Hourglass Vase
A matte white hourglass with round cutouts, made for Japandi and Scandinavian rooms.
See the Geometric Hourglass Vase on Etsy
Seashell Vase
A vase shaped like a shell, for plants or flowers and a coastal look.
Vases for LEGO Botanical Flowers
LEGO flower sets need a vase too, and a few shops design for them.
Modern Wavy Vase
A 24 cm matte black vase with soft wavy lines, made for LEGO Botanical flowers in an eco bio-plastic.
See the Modern Wavy Vase on Etsy
Bubble Vase With Flower Holder
A vase with a holder insert that fits 17 LEGO flowers. Flowers are not included, and each vase is printed to order.
See the Bubble Vase With Flower Holder on Etsy
Minimalist and Personal Vases
ANDO Cylinder Vase
A plain cylindrical vase. The shop now includes a custom-fit waterproof insert in PETG, so it works with fresh flowers.
See the ANDO Cylinder Vase on Etsy
Modern Vase Set of 3
Three small vases with a geometric pattern, for a shelf, succulents or a few stems.
See the Modern Vase Set of 3 on Etsy
Mom Letter Vase
The word ‘Mom’ as a planter-vase, made as a Mother’s Day or birthday gift.
See the Mom Letter Vase on Etsy
SIMONE Spiral Vase (STL)
A rounded vase with spiral lines and a narrow neck, sold as an STL file. The designer says it can be printed normally or in vase mode for a quicker print.
See the SIMONE Spiral Vase (STL) on Etsy
Can a 3D Printed Vase Hold Water?
Not always. Some makers design only for dried flowers, like the shadow leaf vase. Others solve it: the ANDO vase now ships with a waterproof PETG insert. If you want fresh flowers, check the listing for an insert or a note about water.
What Is Vase Mode?
Vase mode is a slicer setting that prints a model as one continuous spiral wall. It’s faster, which is why designers like the maker of the SIMONE vase mention it. The result is a single thin wall, so it’s best for light, decorative pieces.
