Contemporary Metal Bird Cage Flower Vase with Inner Glass - Decorative Centrepiece

Two objects in one, and the combination is what makes it work. The outer metal bird cage frame is the decorative piece — architectural, open, casting an interesting shadow — while the inner glass vase does the actual job of holding water and stems. That separation is genuinely practical: you lift out the glass to fill, empty and wash it rather than trying to clean inside a cage, and you can use the frame empty as a sculptural object when there are no flowers in the house. It suits fresh flowers, dried arrangements or pampas equally, and the cage gives tall dried stems something to lean against, which is the usual problem with dried displays. A definite focal point rather than a background piece.

Specifications

Buying guide

Statement decor needs the right position, so think about where this will sit before buying. A cage-frame vase is visually busy, which makes it excellent as a single focal point on a console, a dining table or a hall table, and poor in a room already full of pattern and detail. It works best against a plain wall where the frame's shape reads clearly. The removable inner glass is the feature to use properly: take it out to fill and wash rather than pouring water into the assembled piece, and change water every couple of days for fresh flowers. For dried arrangements, no water at all — and dried stems suit this piece particularly well, since the cage supports them. Dust the frame with a dry brush rather than a cloth, which snags on openwork metal, and keep it out of prolonged damp so the metal finish holds.

How it compares

Against a plain glass vase, this is a decorative object in its own right and works empty, while a plain vase relies on the arrangement. Compared with the ceramic vase sets, those are quieter and group well, where this is a single statement. Against the wabi-sabi ceramic vase, that is sculptural and solid; this is open and architectural. For tall dried stems, the cage frame gives support that an open vase cannot.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use it with fresh flowers?
Yes — the inner glass vase holds water. Lift it out to fill and wash rather than pouring into the assembled piece, and change the water every couple of days.

Where does it work best?
As a single focal point on a console, hall or dining table, against a plain wall. It is visually busy, so it competes badly in a room already full of pattern.

How do I clean the frame?
Dust it with a dry brush rather than a cloth, which snags on openwork metal. Keep it out of prolonged damp so the finish holds.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.

Pairs well with

• 3 Piece Ceramic Vase Set in Graduated Heights - Coordinating Decorative Display
• 2 Piece Ceramic Vase Set - Coordinating Vases for Fresh, Dried or Standalone Display
• Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Retro Flower Vase - Textured Handcrafted-Style Vase in Small, Medium and Large

Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.