Aortic Vessel
5 × 4 × 8.25 / MADE TO ORDER
Aortic Vessel
5 × 4 × 8.25 / MADE TO ORDER
The Aortic Vessel is inspired by the curved oval forms of Japanese paper lanterns and mid-century lighting. It can be used as both a vessel and a candelabra.
Materials: Cast white stoneware, matte warm white glaze with slight crackle to surface. Smooth to touch.
References
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The Aortic Vessel is inspired by the curved oval forms of Japanese paper lanterns and mid-century lighting. Combining his Japanese heritage into his lighting designs, Isamu Noguchi created the Akari collection which has remained crafted in Gifu at the Ozeki & Co manufactory since 1951.
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George Nelson Catalogue.
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Interior cut of George Nelson Bubble Light.
The permanent collection is a seasonless line of ceramic vases that was created by Simone Bodmer-Turner in 2018. The forms draw on both ancient ceremonial and utilitarian vessels and the modern shapes that came out of midcentury architecture and design.