Black Konos Vase

The Story

The Black Konos Vase brings a grounded, sculptural look to floral styling with its rounded concrete form, matte black finish, and softly textured surface. It has the kind of shape that works beautifully with both full seasonal arrangements and simpler stem styling, giving florals a strong visual base without competing with the arrangement itself.

Because of its dark matte finish, this vase is especially beautiful with cream, rust, burgundy, plum, golden yellow, and warm neutral floral palettes. It works well for fall and winter styling, but it can also hold its own year-round when paired with greenery, branches, white florals, or more dramatic floral recipes.

Design Function

Designed as a sculptural floral vessel for everyday arrangements, statement centerpieces, seasonal styling, and larger faux floral designs that need a grounded matte black base.

Details at a Glance

Product: Black Konos Vase
Color: Matte black
Material: Concrete
Finish: Matte textured finish
Available Sizes: Small and Large
Small Dimensions: 11.5 inches long × 11.5 inches wide × 10.75 inches high
Large Dimensions: 14.5 inches long × 14.5 inches wide × 14 inches high
Sold As: Individual vase
Best Use: Faux floral arrangements, branches, seasonal stems, tabletop styling, and statement floral displays
Care: Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Avoid harsh cleaners, soaking, or prolonged exposure to moisture.

How to Style It

Stem count:
Use the small size for medium floral arrangements, kitchen island styling, console tables, coffee tables, or layered shelf styling. Use the large size for fuller floral arrangements, grand entry tables, dining tables, or statement seasonal arrangements.

Vase recommendation:
This vase works especially well with fuller floral recipes, branching stems, hydrangeas, dahlias, roses, magnolia stems, eucalyptus, and tall seasonal foliage.

Arrangement role:
The rounded shape gives arrangements a full, anchored base, while the matte black finish adds contrast against softer florals and warmer seasonal colors.

Pairing approach:
Pair with cream florals for contrast, burgundy and rust stems for fall styling, plum and mauve tones for a moodier arrangement, or white and green stems for a more restrained year-round look.

Placement idea:
Style on a coffee table, kitchen island, entry console, dining table, sideboard, or mantel where the vase can act as both a floral vessel and a sculptural decor piece.

Quick styling formula:
Matte black vase + cream florals + burgundy foliage + warm seasonal stems = a rich, layered arrangement with depth and contrast.

Where It Works Best

Fall and winter floral arrangements
Modern traditional, organic modern, transitional, and California-inspired interiors
Coffee tables, entry consoles, kitchen islands, dining tables, and sideboards
Arrangements needing a darker vessel to ground lighter florals
Seasonal displays with rust, plum, burgundy, cream, green, and warm neutral tones

Mel’s Styling Take

A matte black vase is one of those pieces that instantly gives florals more depth. I especially love it with cream blooms and warm fall stems because the contrast makes every color feel more intentional without making the arrangement feel too heavy.

Pairs Well With

Cream Real Touch Dahlia Stem
Burgundy Real Touch Dahlia Stem
Light Brown Mink Protea Stem
Burnt Terracotta Sorghum Grass Stem
Maple Leaf Spray with Berries & Pinecone
Golden Yellow Aspen Branch
Burgundy Faux Dried Pomegranate Branch
Olive Green Bead Bud Spray

Good to Know

Concrete material gives the vase a substantial, sculptural feel
Matte black finish creates strong contrast with lighter florals
Available in small and large sizes for different arrangement scales
Works with everyday florals, seasonal stems, and statement branches
Best used with faux florals or dried-style arrangements rather than fresh water-filled styling unless properly lined

Also Available In

White

Product Insight

The Black Konos Vase is a matte black concrete floral vessel available in small and large sizes, designed for faux floral arrangements, branch styling, seasonal centerpieces, and sculptural home decor displays.

Care & Maintenance

You chose stems that last. Here’s how to make sure they do.

Faux florals are low maintenance, but not no maintenance. A little intentional care goes a long way toward keeping your stems looking the way they did the day they arrived.

Think of this page as your go-to resource. Bookmark it, come back to it, and use it whenever your arrangements need a refresh.

Every stem is chosen with intention — so it works in your home, not just in a vase.

First Things First: Know Your Stems

Not all faux florals are cared for the same way. True Bloom Floral carries three tiers, each with slightly different needs.

True Bloom stems
Our highest tier. Premium real touch stems with detailed surface coatings. Handle gently and keep completely dry.

Real Touch stems
Soft, natural-feeling stems. Clean gently using dry methods or a lightly damp cloth for spot cleaning.

Standard faux stems (including filler)
More forgiving. Can be cleaned with a damp cloth or mild soap solution when needed.

When in doubt, less is more. Gentle care works for every tier.

Everyday Care: The Four Habits That Matter

1. Dust regularly
Dust dulls color and texture over time. A quick dust every 1–2 weeks keeps stems looking fresh.

2. Keep out of direct sunlight
Bright rooms are fine, but prolonged direct sun will fade colors over time, especially deeper tones.

3. Avoid heat and humidity
Keep stems away from fireplaces, radiators, kitchens, and bathrooms. Heat and moisture can damage materials.

4. Reshape as needed
Real touch stems are flexible. Gently reshape petals or bend wired stems to create natural movement.

Cleaning Your Stems

True Bloom & Real Touch Stems

These require the most careful approach.

What works:

• Soft brush (makeup brush, paintbrush, microfiber cloth)
• Hair dryer on cool, low setting (held at least 12 inches away)
• Gentle shake outdoors
• Lightly damp cloth (Real Touch only, for spot cleaning)

What to avoid:

• Submerging in water
• Harsh cleaners or sprays
• Heat or warm air

Standard Faux & Filler Stems

More flexible and easier to clean.

What works:

• All dry cleaning methods above
• Damp cloth or gentle wipe
• Mild soap solution with cool water
• Salt or cornstarch method (shake in a bag to remove dust)

What to avoid:

• Soaking stems
• Aggressive scrubbing

Reflexing Your Stems

Reflexing is a professional floral technique that opens petals outward to create a fuller, more natural look.

Why reflex?

Stems are packed tightly for shipping. Reflexing opens them up, adds dimension, and transforms the overall look.

Best stems for reflexing:

• Roses
• Peonies
• Tulips
• Gladiolus

How to reflex:

• Work slowly with your fingertips
• Gently bend outer petals backward
• Warm petals slightly between your hands if needed
• Never force anything

A reflexed stem instantly looks more elevated and intentional.

Highly Pigmented Stems

Deep tones like reds, burgundies, and jewel shades may transfer color if pressed against light surfaces for extended periods.

This is normal for richly pigmented materials.

To prevent issues:

• Avoid prolonged contact with light fabrics or surfaces
• Wipe surfaces promptly if transfer occurs
• Give stems space when arranging

Storing Your Stems

How you store your stems matters just as much as how you display them.

• Store upright when possible
• Wrap loosely in tissue paper
• Use a supportive storage box
• Keep in a cool, dry, dark space
• Avoid overpacking

Giving stems space helps preserve their shape and structure.

A Note on Vases

Faux florals don’t create water stains or bacteria, but vase care still matters.

• Dust interiors regularly
• Wipe glass vases to remove smudges
• Use filler (stones or foam) to stabilize arrangements
• If adding water for aesthetics, keep real touch stems above the waterline

How Long Will My Stems Last?

With proper care, True Bloom and Real Touch stems typically last five years or more.

The three biggest factors that shorten their lifespan:

• Direct sunlight
• Dust buildup
• Poor storage

Avoid those, and your arrangements will stay beautiful for years.
View full visual Care & Maintenance guide here