There's a moment every decorator knows. The furniture is placed. The curtains are hung. The room is, technically, finished. And yet — something is missing. The space is complete but not alive. That gap is almost never filled by more furniture. It's filled by one object with a genuine point of view.
At htohshop, we spend a lot of time thinking about this. About the difference between rooms that are decorated and rooms that feel inhabited. And it's precisely why the Northern Lights Eric Vase exists in our collection.
What Is the Northern Lights Eric Vase?
The Northern Lights Eric Vase is a hand-crafted statement vase made from solid mango wood, finished in a swirling, abstract pattern of teal, rust, and warm timber tones — a finish inspired by the aurora borealis. The result is a surface that looks painted by the sky itself.
No two pieces are identical. The swirl, the depth of colour, the balance of teal against rust — each vase carries its own fingerprint. This is not a factory finish. It is artisanal craft applied by hand, one piece at a time.
Four Rooms. One Vase. Endless Styling Possibilities.
What makes this piece exceptional — and what separates it from most statement décor — is its versatility across interior styles. Most bold objects work only in specific contexts. You choose the vase for the room. The Northern Lights Eric Vase works the other way around: it brings something to every room it enters.
We styled it across four completely different interiors. Here's what happened:
On a rattan sideboard with a stone lamp — the wood tones connect, the colour adds exactly the note the space was missing.
Styling the Northern Lights Eric Vase — 4 Ways
- Marble console with gold accents: Against white marble, the teal intensifies. The rust echoes brass hardware. The vase reads as intentional and precious — not decorative.
- Rattan sideboard, warm Scandinavian palette: The mango wood base connects naturally with rattan and linen. The colour becomes the single point of vibrancy in an otherwise neutral room. Exactly right.
- Coffee table, layered living room: Stacked on books beside a textured bowl, the vase reads as curated — not staged. The kind of styling that looks effortless because each piece belongs.
- TV unit, everyday living space: Even in the most casual context — opposite a large screen, next to everyday objects — this vase doesn't get lost. It anchors the space.
Left: coffee table styling. Right: the vase in a real home — paired with its smaller sibling.
"The best rooms have objects that look like they've always been there — and also like they could only exist right now."— On the Northern Lights collection
Why Interior Designers and Architects Choose This Piece
If you work in design professionally, you know the challenge. Clients have more visual references than ever — Pinterest boards, Instagram saves, Architectural Digest online. And they're increasingly resistant to anything that looks sourced rather than considered.
The Northern Lights Eric Vase solves this. It doesn't look like something chosen from a catalogue. It looks chosen by someone who knows what they're doing. Which is precisely why it fits across briefs — bohemian, contemporary, transitional, maximalist, quiet luxury.
At htohshop, there are no minimum orders and no lead times. Every piece in our collection is in stock and ready to ship. We work with architects and interior designers across India who need strong objects without the sourcing overhead. The Northern Lights Eric Vase is one of the pieces they come back for.
How to Style the Northern Lights Eric Vase
With dried flowers or gypsophila
The narrow-neck opening is ideal for single-stem or loose wildflower arrangements. Baby's breath, dried pampas, eucalyptus stems — all work beautifully against the organic colour story of the vase. The flowers don't fight the pattern; they complete it.
As a standalone sculptural object
Don't feel obligated to add flowers. The vase on its own — on a sideboard, a corner shelf, or a dining table — reads as a sculpture. The form is satisfying. The colour is complex. It doesn't need to hold anything to command attention.
In a curated tabletop grouping
Pair it with objects in complementary tones — a brass tray, a stone candleholder, a stack of design books with warm spines. The rule: let the vase be the colour in the group. Keep everything else neutral and tactile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The northern lights finish is applied by hand, which means the exact pattern, colour depth, and swirl balance varies from piece to piece. No two vases are identical — this is a feature, not a limitation.
The vase is turned from solid mango wood — a dense, warm-toned hardwood with natural grain. Mango wood is sustainably sourced and well-regarded for its durability and visual depth.
It works best as a dry vase — for dried flowers, stems, pampas, or bare. It can hold a small amount of water but is not designed for continuous water contact. For fresh flowers, use a glass inner vessel.
Yes. htohshop ships the Northern Lights Eric Vase across India with secure packaging. The piece is currently in stock and ready to ship immediately.
The Northern Lights Eric Vase works across bohemian, contemporary, transitional, warm minimalist, and maximalist interiors. Its earthy teal and rust palette connects with natural materials (rattan, marble, linen) and metallic accents (brass, gold) equally well.
Shop the Northern Lights Eric Vase
The Northern Lights Eric Vase is available now at htohshop.com as part of our Annual Sale — up to 55% off across the full décor collection. No lead times. No minimum orders. Ready to ship.
Whether you're sourcing for a client project, refreshing your own space, or looking for a gift that genuinely surprises — this is the piece we'd start with.