accent vases

Amber, scarlet and yellow flow through the graceful contours of crystalline glass. Like flowers in spring, this vase evokes joyous new life. It showcases Brazil's handblown glassware heritage, inspired by the Murano tradition in Italy.

The presence of air bubbles accentuates the nature of the traditional hand blown crafting process, making each piece unique.

Exquisite floral motifs dance across a silver-accented backdrop on this lavish decorative vase from Mexico. Rosy and Daniel demonstrate their expert craftsmanship as they fashion the vase from copper. The vase gleams with metallic shimmer, while a hammered finish marks the rim.

Faintly darkened rings orbit this vase's exotic appeal, while a green nebulous stain evokes a sense of antiquity. Daeng Thanunchai handcrafts this piece from coiled bamboo, and transforms it into a mesmerizing work of art with ancient lacquer techniques. This vase is for decorative use only, and makes a rich accent piece. Available in two sizes.

Long ridges teem with bubbles which dance in the light. Brazilian artisan Rodrigo Honorio presents a Murano-inspired art glass vase in a divine shade of lilac. Handblown using long-established techniques first developed on the famed isle near Venice, Italy, the decorative vase has a slight oval shape and a broad, rounded open mouth. An accent piece of sublime beauty, this vase makes an excellent addition to an unused corner of your home, or let it take center stage on a mantel or living room table.

Because each piece is individually crafted by hand, minor variations in color, shape, and weight are to be expected.

Possessed by the spirit of Thai forests, this vase lends a mystical accent to a tasteful ambience. Lush petals adorn the body, the intricate composition contrasting with the smooth perfection of the flared neck. Wistful green tones complete the piece's elegant allure. Kanda works in the traditional celadon method, resulting in rich pockets of color and a lightly crackled antique appearance.

Centrifugal shadows adorn this pot, handcrafted with refined perfection by Daeng Thanunchai. Oval in shape, the pot is available in two colors, red or green, and exudes the intriguing beauty of lacquered bamboo. An original accent for a rustic décor. Not watertight.

To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is firstly carved on a lathe into the desired shape. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from the Gluta usitata tree - and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks is then applied to the object. Upon exposure to air, the mixture dries to form a watertight seal that is polished before another coat is applied. This process is repeated until a rigid base is formed, and a final polishing is executed with sandpaper. Then several coats of pure lacquer are painted on the object, with drying periods in between each coat.

The work is partially polished with sandpaper according to a predetermined pattern - generally concentric - and a few coats of different lacquer colors are applied to the surface. Then the object is left to dry for a few days. The process remains identical for each ensuing color, alternating lacquering and polishing sessions until the design is achieved. The final coat is washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, offering an irresistible sheen.