Utopia and Utility India I & II stacked vases with glass, wood, and metal.

Metal editions

 

 

India

HANDBLOWN GLASS, CZECHIA/ HANDSPUN METAL, UK / HANDTURNED WOOD, FINLAND
 

With their contemporary, although timeless, composition, the India Stacking Vessels are our most iconic pieces from 2012.

All India Stacking Vessels disassemble into a glass vase, a metal bowl and a wood bowl.

Designed and prototyped in 2012
Permanent collection

 

H. 38cm dia. 24cm
Dimensions are approximate, due to the handmade nature of the materials.
The materials come to our warehouse in Germany where they are fitted and assembled.

Utopia and Utility India I & II vase displayed on a table.
Utopia and Utility India I & II vases displayed on a table.

Metal Spinning

 
Utopia and Utility artisan working with metal for India I & II vases

Spinning

Spinning

Metal spinning is the pushing of solid metal sheets over a given shape.
It requires a lot of skill and a steady hand

Close-up of the rim detail of Utopia and Utility India I & II vases.

Edge finishing

Rim

Our metal bowls are particular in that they have a freehand shaped metal rim, allowing for the glass to locate on the metal bowl.

Surface finishing of Utopia and Utility India I & II vases.

Surface

Finishing

We work with various finishes, ranging from linished and waxed to oxidised (patina).

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