# Clandestine Flower Holders Hidden Vases by Chris Kabel Hides Vases with Creative Designs By Kevin Young | Published 2012-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-vases-by-chris-kabel References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/20785/hidden-vases-by-chris-kabel.html) & [chriskabel](http://www.chriskabel.com/) Hidden Vases by Chris Kabel is a collection of [invisible vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-vases), which emphasizes the plant life contained. Rotterdamn-based designer Kabel created this as a research project to explore the many ways of hiding the containers. The aim of the project is to make the vases as invisible as possible in an effort to have flowers as the focal point. The [crystalline glass collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnus-collection) draws the eyes directly to the flowers, making the formation of the water seem as if it stands on its own. Most of the canisters are turned upside down to allow only a small amount of water to flow. The [upside-down wine vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navazi) are a great way to add a little twist to flowering, and can even be a fun DIY project. The metallic chrome frames support long-stemmed flowers, which prevents it from falling over. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/20785/hidden-vases-by-chris-kabel.html), [chriskabel](http://www.chriskabel.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Invisible Vases:** The Hidden Vases collection explores the concept of invisible vases, putting the focus on the flowers themselves. - **Creative Container Design:** Chris Kabel's research project delves into unique and creative ways of hiding vases as a form of artistic expression. - **Upside-down Vases:** The upside-down wine vases offer a playful and unconventional approach to displaying flowers, making it a potential disruptive innovation opportunity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interiors:** The invisible vases concept presents an opportunity for interior designers to create visually stunning and minimalist spaces that highlight the beauty of flowers. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can explore the market for unique and hidden vases, providing customers with stylish options to showcase their floral arrangements. - **Art and Design:** The creative container designs of the Hidden Vases collection offer artists and designers opportunities to push boundaries and create disruptive and visually engaging artworks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Illusory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaso-gota-vase.md) - [Miniature Cylindrical Flower Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanakubari.md) - [Floating Stem Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-effect-vase.md) - [Mouth-Blown Glass Hydro Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydro-glass-vase.md) - [Delicate Colorful Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicate-colorful-vase.md) - [Affordable Designer Vase Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-vase.md) - [Personalized Floral Grid Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-vase.md) - [Connection-Inspired X-Shaped Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaax.md) - [Chandelier-Shaped Self-Watering Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfwatering-vase.md)