7 Upscale Bongs That Look More Like Art Than Smoking Accessories

Gone are the days when bongs were solely utilitarian glass tubes, adorned with loud logos and neon stickers. Today’s smokers — especially New Yorkers with an eye for style — are looking for pieces that reflect their taste, home decor, and appreciation for design. Enter fancy bongs: sophisticated, eye-catching creations that blur the line between functional accessory and contemporary art.

Whether you’re a casual smoker or a connoisseur, a fancy bong adds more than just smoking utility — it elevates the ritual. It complements your living space, sparks conversation, and becomes a centerpiece on a shelf or coffee table. For those who want their smoking setup to feel curated rather than chaotic, these pieces are a game-changer.

7 upscale bongs we love

Studio Luto Accessories

If bongs could moonlight as sculptures, Studio Luto’s No. 27 would be first in line. This piece strips away all the kitsch you’d expect from a head shop and delivers a modern, gallery-worthy silhouette in crisp white. It’s simple, it’s robust, and it feels equally at home on a coffee table and in your smoking ritual.

Studio Luto itself is less a brand than an ongoing design project, one grounded in a passion for creating timeless objects that feel both functional and special. No. 27 embodies that ethos: a minimalist piece that doesn’t scream “bong” but whispers elegance while still holding up to everyday use.

Mantelpiece

Inspired by the bold geometry of Art Deco, warm mid-century design trends, and the relaxed feel that dominated the 1970s, Mantelpiece blends nostalgia with contemporary style. The brand’s fancy bongs feel as much like art as like a smoking accessory.

With premium materials and refined form, Mantelpiece bongs elevate any shelf, side table, or mantel while remaining fully useful as a smoking accessory. The brand’s signature creation, The Vase, doubles as a flower vase and water bong, allowing it to be used openly without disrupting the aesthetic of your space.

Beyond beauty, Mantelpiece is guided by a commitment to ethical labor, sustainable materials, and meaningful impact, with a portion of profits going to the Last Prisoner Project. The brand is perfect for those who appreciate detail, craftsmanship, and discreet sophistication that transform everyday cannabis consumption into a design-forward ritual.

My Bud Vase

With My Bud Vase, art meets function in the most delightful way. At first glance, a My Bud Vase piece looks like a sleek flower vase that’s perfect for a single bloom or a handful of delicate stems. In reality, it’s a fully functional water pipe designed to fit seamlessly into any home, turning an everyday smoking session into a little moment of sophistication.

The brand was born in 2015 thanks to a moment every smoker knows too well: the frantic “Hide the Bong Dance.” Doreen Sullivan spotted her awkward, phallic bong tucked next to a pretty flower vase and thought, why not make something beautiful and functional? And just like that, My Bud Vase was born.

Each piece doubles as decor, often featuring a clever floral cover that hides the bowl and downstem when not in use. And we can’t get enough of the brand’s signature styles: Mermaid, Aurora, and Turtle. Each one is a showstopper that makes your smoking ritual feel like part of the art on your shelf.

Chill Steel Pipes

As the world’s first vacuum-insulated stainless steel bong, Chill keeps water ice cold all day, offering smooth, crisp hits without the need for constant ice refills. This fancy bong’s modular design allows the neckpiece and base to be interchanged, with multiple downstem options for tailoring your pipe to your aesthetic and smoking preferences — it’s as personal as it is practical.

Unlike traditional glass bongs, Chill’s industrial finish turns it into a striking object in any room. With its minimalist lines, solid construction, and thoughtful design, Chill fits seamlessly into a curated living space while quietly elevating your smoking ritual.

Stündenglass

Stündenglass is a gravity-powered water pipe that transforms smoking into a visual and immersive experience. Its patented 360˚ rotatable design uses cascading water, opposing airflow, and the natural force of gravity to deliver ultra-smooth hits, making each session feel almost ceremonial.

Available in a range of colors and limited-edition collaborations with icons such as the Grateful Dead, Stündenglass is as much a collectible as it is a smoking device. With precision craftsmanship and dynamic versatility, it occupies the line between sculpture and ritual tool, turning any space into a showcase of movement, color, and refined design.

The Stündenglass line includes the Large Gravity Infuser and the shorter Kompact Gravity Infuser. Choose whichever size fits your space and aesthetic.

Yew Yew

Yew Yew is a modern smoking brand that transforms traditional glassware into artful, display-worthy pieces. Founded in 2017 by Jenny Wichman, the company was born from Wichman’s desire to create smoking products people would be proud to display openly, moving away from the typical head shop aesthetic.

Pieces like the Sunset Bong (7.5 inches) and the Wavy Mini (6.3 inches) are inspired by nature — ocean waves, sunsets, and organic forms — and crafted from borosilicate glass to combine durability with beauty. With Yew Yew’s matching accessories such as stash cases, you can easily curate a cohesive, visually striking setup.

With vibrant colors and a focus on artistry, Yew Yew bongs turn the ritual of smoking into a centerpiece experience, making everyday sessions feel intentional, elegant, and uniquely personal.

Session Goods

Session Goods reimagines the bong as an object of quiet elegance, designed to feel as natural on a coffee table as a vase or candle. Standing about 10 inches tall, the Session Goods bong’s minimal, vase-like silhouette blends seamlessly into a room, discreet enough to go unnoticed yet sculptural enough to reward a second glance.

For many, the appeal is in the boong’s restraint: clean lines, durable glass, and a build that makes it refreshingly easy to clean, stripping away one of the least glamorous parts of the ritual. Available in a range of muted colors with matching accessories, Session Goods pieces are meant to be lived with: used often, displayed openly, and integrated into the rhythm of a space.

Elevate your smoking routine with The Travel Agency

For design-conscious smokers, a high-end bong transforms a routine into a ritual. At The Travel Agency, we curate a selection of premium cannabis products and accessories that complement an elevated, design-forward lifestyle. Whether you’re exploring new cannabis cultivars (strains), stocking up on essentials, or seeking inspiration for your smoking setup, we’re here to help you bring intention and style to every session.