Vase à fleurs échancré

Design

TVase à fleurs échancré emerged during a pivotal period in Charlotte Perriand’s design research, spent in Japan between 1940 and 1942. Her engagement with Eastern culture and craftsmanship profoundly influenced the project, resulting in an object that is both essential and highly expressive. Its silhouette features soft, deliberately irregular lines, while the thick, rounded rim enhances the tactile experience and the physical substance of the glass.

Blown glass and artisanal craftsmanship

The vase is crafted entirely from glass, blown into a cast-iron mold and subsequently refined by hand by skilled artisans. This manual process creates the subtle irregularities that serve as a defining feature of the design. Consequently, each piece may exhibit slight formal variations—a direct reflection of its artisanal production. The generous thickness of the rounded rim further reinforces the object’s material character, while accentuating the transparency and light-reflecting qualities of the glass.

Three color finishes

Vase à fleurs échancré is available in three glass variations; the different hues alter the perception of the form and its interaction with light, highlighting the irregular volumes and the substantial thickness of the material. The transparent version emphasizes the visual lightness of the glass, while the blue and yellow variants introduce a bolder chromatic accent to interiors.

Versatility and Adaptability

With its strong sculptural character, Vase à fleurs échancré can be used both as a vessel for floral arrangements and as a standalone decorative object. It fits perfectly on dining tables, sideboards, console tables, coffee tables, or bookshelves, serving as a distinctive element in living rooms, dining areas, or hospitality and contract spaces.