Brutalist Metal Vase Sculptural Handmade Form

• item. vase
• designer. not attributed (handmade)
• manufacturer. not attributed (handmade)
• model. registered model
• period. 1970s
• country. italy
• style. industrial modern
• materials. metal
• color. silver
• dimensions. 21 x 19 x 19.5 h cm
• condition. very good vintage conditions. visible deformations, scratches and stains. patina consistent with age.
• notes. unique sculptural object. one of a kind handmade metal work
• reference. 1982

DESIGN CONTEXT

This brutalist metal vase expresses a direct and material-driven approach to form, where the gesture of folding becomes the core of the design. Handmade in Italy, it belongs to a lineage of objects where craftsmanship and experimentation overlap, producing pieces that are both functional and sculptural.

The irregular edges and visible deformations are not defects but part of its language. The surface reacts to light in a constantly changing way, emphasizing depth, tension and movement. This brutalist metal vase works as a standalone object as much as a container, making it ideal for interiors that balance restraint with strong visual statements.

Its presence aligns naturally with industrial modern compositions, but it also dialogues well with more radical or minimal settings where contrast is essential. Placed on a console, a low table or within a shelving system, it creates a focal point without relying on color or ornament.

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