Nine to Know | Polymeric Vases - est living

These nine polymeric vases present modern alternatives to traditional ceramics for the home.

This instalment of our ‘Nine to Know’ series was first featured inside est magazine issue 55: ‘The Faces of Design’.

01. Kartell Calice Vase

Made from batch-dyed thermoplastic technopolymer, the Kartell Calice vase is part of the ‘Kartell goes Sottsass – A Tribute to Memphis’ collection, created to honour its designer, Italian architect Ettore Sottsass.

02. Architude Supersonic Vase

Crafted by Milan-based designer Davide Agrati, the Architude Supersonic vase blends art with precision, featuring a 3D-printed PLA body that creates the illusion of flowers emerging from its slender form.

03. Jonathan Adler Mustique Tapered Bud Vase

The Mustique Tapered Bud vase by American designer Jonathan Adler is part of the Mustique collection, created with a hand-poured technique that produces a unique marbled finish.

04. Fish Design Spaghetti Vase

Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pesce is known for his boundary-pushing creations, with the Fish Design Spaghetti vase blending art and design in its handcrafted resin body.

05. Dinosaur Designs Tall Rockpool Vase

Handmade in Dinosaur Designs’ Sydney studio, the Tall Rockpool vase features smooth curves and rich, varied finishes, making it ideal for displaying long-stemmed flowers or as a standalone ornament.

06. Kartell Okra Small Vase

Designed by Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola, the Kartell Okra small vase celebrates a sustainable approach with its recycled plastic body, offering unique tactile and visual appeal.

Elizabeth Bay Apartment by Handelsmann + Khaw | Photography by Anson Smart

07. Niko June Eros Torso Hue Brown

The Niko June Eros Torso Hue Brown vase is a tinted take on the iconic piece by Danish artist duo Oliver Sundqvist and Frederik Nystrup-Larsen, hand-formed from upcycled plastic to resemble a crinkled bottle.

08. Objects of Common Interest Vase Ellipsoeides

Conceptualised by Greek designers Eleni Petaloti and Leonidas Trampoukis, the Objects of Common Interest Ellipsoides vase is part of a collection centred on still-life sculptures, featuring a body cast in purple acrylic.

09. Audrey Large Vase Metacup

French designer Audrey Large’s Metacup vase is a limited-edition piece by Nilufar, with a 3D-printed PLA body, part of a production of just seven exclusive pieces.

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