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Vintage vases are a great way to jazz up your decorating for very little cost. Here are 5 useful ways to use vintage vases you find at thrift stores in your everyday life!

  1. There are many different kinds of old-style vases, so find one that suits your needs and style.
  2. Make sure you thoroughly clean any item before adding fresh flowers or a candle for decoration purposes.
Coffee bar
Milk glass pedestal vases to organize your coffee bar

Coffee bar organizer

Using a variety of different sizes of milk glass pedestal vases, you can create a beautiful organized coffee station. Use the biggest one for your k cups, the middle sized one for hot chocolate or cider, and the smallest one for tea. This will offer your family or guests a variety of hot beverages to choose from.

vintage vases in a bathroom
Vintage glassware as bathroom organizers

bathroom catch all

In the bathroom there are all sorts of small items that just need a home. I love to use these vintage vases as a bathroom catch all organizers. They work perfect of Q-tips, hair accessories, faux plants, tooth brushes, toothpaste, brushes and combs.

vintage vase with faux plant
Milk glass vase and faux greenery

faux plant planter

Vintage vases are great homes for faux plants. I love to use the white milk glass pedestal vases. The green plants really pop against the white milk glass.

Milk glass pedestal vase and pencils
Milk glass vase for a pencil holder

pencil holder

Are your pens, pencils and markers shoved in a drawer somewhere? Use a vintage vase. This will add a great decorative touch to your desk, plus keep all your writing mediums close at hand.

milk glass vases
Milk glass vases with candles

candleholder

Yes, they can be used as candleholders. The compotes work great for pillar candles when you turn the upside down and use the base for the candle. Tall milk glass bud vases have just the right size hole for a taper candle. Varying the sizes and types of candle holders gives your display a nice rounded look.

I hope that you have enjoyed these 5 useful ways to use vintage vases you find at thrift stores. Let me know what you use your vintage vase for.

I have some fun vintage vases in my Etsy shop.

commom questions

where do I find vintage vases?

Vintage vases are everywhere. Check you local thrift or antique shop. There are so many different sizes, shapes and colors.

Are vintage vases expensive?

Vintage vases really vary in price. Some are collectable, so those will be more expensive. You can find milk glass vases as low as $1.00

how do I know what to buy?

There are no rules when it come to buying vases. I buy what stands out to me.

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