I love the modern, contemporary, artsy look of these vessels. I think they're lovely as floating vases, but they can be used for multiple purposes ... really, for anything that will fit in them. I was thinking more along the lines of plants or office & school supplies (scissors, pens), but I'm thinking they would also make impressive serving vessels to hold dip & veggie sticks in for guests (I'd use the smaller for the dip, the larger for veggies).