Coastal Pillow Vase. Handmade ceramic vase from New Zealand by Author Ceramics.

Coastal Pillow Vase

$172.84 NZD

Handmade by Stephen in Aotearoa New Zealand

The Pillow vase is our original piece. It was 2021 and I was learning to pot. I was trying to throw a perfect tall vase, the tallest one I had ever made at this point. Standing 18 cm tall, I was very proud. But I took it too far, the walls at th... View More

Size

18cm
20cm
23cm
27cm

Clay Blend

Coastal
Forestry
Sand Dune
West Coast
Bali Blend

4 x $43.21

Ships within 3 business days from our Auckland studio.

Flat-rate $55 NZD international shipping. Anywhere in the world, fully tracked and insured. New Zealand shipping calculated at checkout.

Expertly packed for fragile ceramics. Every Author piece is hand-wrapped, double-boxed, and cushioned for the journey with paper, recycled cardboard, and reused packaging wherever we can.

Our promise. If a piece arrives broken, we’ll replace it or refund you. Your call.

All of our pieces are carefully packed in large boxes using eco-friendly packaging to ensure they arrive safe and secure even on long journeys.

A tracking number will be provided once your order has been shipped. Please note that all deliveries require a signature. If you’re not home at the time of delivery, your local postal service will hold your parcel for 12 days before returning it to us. If an order is returned, any reshipping costs will be your responsibility.

For international orders, please be aware that customs tariffs and local taxes may apply depending on your country. These charges are not included in your purchase price and are the responsibility of the customer.

Due to the high cost of shipping, international orders are non-refundable and cannot be returned.

Wheel Thrown on the Potters Wheel: This stunning vase is formed on the wheel and bent and moved by hand to create the stunning waves and curves

Author Clay Blend: Made using our very own blend of white clay and black sand from the West Coast

Water Tight: Glazed with a simple clear gaze and fired to 1220 degrees to ensure the vase can hold water and keep flowers fresh

Clay Blend

Coastal is our signature blend crafted with white clay and black sand from the wild West Coast of New Zealand. Its natural contrast creates a finish that feels both raw and refined, echoing the rugged beauty of our coastline. A timeless white and black speckled clay that brings depth and character to any form, Coastal carries the spirit of the shore into every piece

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The Author Table

A Guide To Building The Table People Remember

A guide to setting a table people remember. You bring the people. We will help you set the table they gather around.

You already know the nights that matter. The ones spent around the table. The long lunches, the wine that turns into dinner,

the people who do not want to leave. Here is how to build the table they gather around one piece at a time

Step one

Start with the board

Every good gather begins with something to pick at. Lay a platter down the centre of the table and pile it high, cheese and cured meats at one end, olives and something sweet at the other, a knife left in the butter. Let people reach across each other for it. The board is not really about the food. It is the reason everyone leans in and stays.

Our tip. Leave gaps. A board that looks a little undone invites people to dig in.

Step two

Give them something to dip

This is where a table comes alive. Set down a little dish of good olive oil, a bowl of dip, another for the olives and the pits, and hand everyone something to tear their bread through. These small vessels are where the night gets loud. Hands cross, someone double dips and nobody minds, and the conversation loosens with every reach. Do not think of them as extras. The little dishes are the invitation to get stuck in, the moment a polite gathering becomes a proper one.

Step three

Bring the bowl that makes it a meal

Then comes the turn. A big salad bowl set down in the middle changes everything, the moment the night stops being nibbles and becomes dinner. Fill it generously, pass it hand to hand, let everyone serve themselves and reach back for more. A bowl this size says something out loud, we are staying, we are eating properly, pull your chair in. It is the centre of the table and the heart of the meal, and it deserves to be a beautiful thing.

Then gather your people

You do not need all of it at once. The best tables are built slowly, the board this year, the bowl the next, each piece carrying the New Zealand shore it came from. Set it well, pour the wine, then forget all of it and pay attention to them. You are the Author of the night now.

Author · A pottery house built on sand

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 25 reviews.

Customer photo review of Coastal Pillow Vase

We were gifted the 20cm vase—with the remnants of my wedding bouquet—from our registry and fell in love. We decided to order the 23cm vase as a companion. We think they'll look wonderful displayed as a set with or without flowers. Very nice working with the business owners and artist, and they package everything extraordinary well.

Kira B. 5/5 Verified July 14, 2026

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