Spring is officially here — and with it comes that irresistible urge to tidy the linen drawer, text your favourite friends, and host something. Anything. A long lunch, a breezy supper, a spontaneous cake-and-cocktail situation. The kind of gathering where everything feels effortless but just-so.
And while we love a well-dressed table (and always vote yes to a cloth napkin), there’s one unsung hero of spring hosting we come back to again and again: the vintage pot.
Not too big, not too fussy — just beautifully aged terracotta with shape, soul, and endless uses. These are the pieces you reach for when the tulips arrive, when the forks need corralling, or when your table just needs something to pull it all together.
Here’s our pick of five vintage pots that belong in every host’s home.
1. The Single-Handled Jug
Slightly tilted, slightly charming — this pot is the perfect blend of rustic utility and tabletop style.
Hosting use: Fill with herbs or flatware. Leave it by the stove for spoons, or use it as a tiny wine cooler.
Spring tip: Add a sprig of blossom or some fennel fronds and pop it on your kitchen counter — instant life.
2. The Tall Two-Handled Showstopper
A proper centrepiece piece. This tall urn holds space beautifully, even when the food’s been cleared.
Hosting use: Dramatic spring branches on the table, or a big bunch of cow parsley in the hallway.
Style idea: Try it as a standalone sculpture if your table’s already full — it still reads as considered.
3. The Soft Clay Table Companion
Soft in tone and shape, this pot blends in anywhere — and that’s the magic. It plays well with everything.
Hosting use: Fill with wildflowers. Looks lovely in the middle of a sharing-style spread.
Design tip: Use multiples across a long table. They create rhythm without looking too styled.
4. The Low & Lovely Bulbous Jar
This pot looks like it’s seen things — in the best way. Its shape brings warmth and grounding to more delicate tablescapes.
Hosting use: Nestle into your cheese board or charcuterie spread with breadsticks or florals.
Entertaining tip: Fill with tulips and tuck between platters — casual but charming.
5. The Slim-Waisted Favourite
Shapely and elegant, this pot adds height and grace to your tablescape — without competing with the food.
Hosting use: Great for longer-stemmed flowers (daffodils, lilacs) or for upright cutlery on the buffet.
Extra credit: Makes a beautiful impromptu gift — just add florals and a handwritten tag.
For the Host Who Has Everything
Vintage pots are our go-to gift, our go-to vase, and our go-to "I need something here but don’t want to overthink it.” They bring instant character to spring tables, no matter how casual or considered the meal.
Each piece in our collection is one-of-a-kind, made from antique terracotta with natural texture, tone, and wear. They’re light to move, beautiful to live with, and endlessly practical for anyone who loves to host (or wants to look like they do).
