# Single Stem Flower Holders The Anti Vase by Cake Celebrates the Death of a Bloom By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-vase References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/the-anti-vase-by-cake/) & [cake.cm](http://cake.cm/) The Anti Vase acts almost like a coffin for flowers. But instead of shutting the beautiful bloom beneath a heavy wooden lid, it allows its remaining vitality to be put on display before withering away completely. The concept of the Anti Vase might seem a little morbid, but what could be considered truly morbid is the the prolonging of a life cut too short. Designed by Cake, a studio based in New York City, the Anti Vase also looks like the opposite of a traditional case. In place of pretty glass and a ton of room, it is made out of a dark black material, which has been molded to be able to hold only a single stem. It is quite poetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ephemeral Floral Displays:** Creating temporary arrangements that celebrate the transient beauty of flowers before they wither, offering opportunities for unique and changing displays. - **Morbid Aesthetic:** Exploring dark and unconventional design concepts that challenge traditional notions of beauty and provoke thought and conversation. - **Alternative Vessel Materials:** Experimenting with non-traditional materials for flower holders, such as dark black molds, to create a striking and unconventional visual impact. ### Who This Affects Most - **Floral Design:** Innovating in the floral industry to provide customers with new and unique ways to display and appreciate flowers. - **Art and Design:** Pushing boundaries and exploring unconventional aesthetics in art and design to challenge and inspire creativity. - **Home Decor:** Introducing alternative home decor products that cater to individuals seeking distinctive and thought-provoking design pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Stem Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-effect-vase.md) - [Personalized Floral Grid Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-vase.md) - [Self-Cleansing Antimicrobial Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potr-letterbox.md) - [Jewelry-Holding Flower Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirror-vase-stand.md) - [Miniature Cylindrical Flower Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanakubari.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Flower Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooming-product.md) - [Minimalistic Feline-Inspired Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-silhouette-vase.md) - [Conceptual Fresh Flower Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flora.md) - [Dual-Purpose Vintage-Inspired Home Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-home-object.md)