Most fluted accents are made from ceramic or ceramic stoneware; some pieces use porcelain, and a few are crafted from other materials such as paper mache.
Review summaries most often praise their design and appearance—many describe them as attractive or beautiful—and several reviews also note good build quality.
Listings commonly show finishes and colors such as white (sometimes with gold accents), ivory, cream, and blue and red tones.
They are most often shown on tabletops and shelves—coffee tables, consoles, bookshelves, dressers, and desks—and some larger vases are listed for floor placement.
Water-holding varies by listing: some items are described as watertight, while others are marked as "Untested" or "Unrated" for water permeability—check the product details before using with water.