Design
Federica Bubani
“Zeno Floral Crepe Paper and Ceramic Vase”
This vase was designed in collaboration with floral artist Andrea Merendi. This piece was handcrafted from ceramic terra-cotta and has a pebbled finish. The vase and two crepe flowers are sold as a pair.
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Federica Bubani is an Italian designer who creates elegant pieces in minimal and simplistic designs. However, there is nothing simple about her forms. Bubani works with ceramic, wood, and rope; but she favors ceramic and out of that… she creates beautiful, unique vases.
This collection is called Comby and consists of objects that all incorporate wood, ceramic, and metal. In such, the piece becomes a functional object. In each sculpture, the volume of wood is the same and the ceramic shades are all the same except for their varying apertures. The three main elements in all “Comby” pieces are a wooden box, a ceramic shade, and a steel bar.
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Bubani received an artistic education and opened her own studio in 2003. At this point, she took a ceramic course and began experimenting with new techniques and new materials. Bubani spent a lot of time researching materials and favored using ceramics to make a variety of decorative objects. In 2011, the artist started offering a new collection of objects… mainly lamps that combined ceramics and wood.
The artist arranging flowers in a Bob vase, oversized edition.
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One thing that remains consistent is that Bubani always uses a muted palette of pastel colors that work together seamlessly as she experiments with function and form. There is always a playful approach to design and each piece is unique in that she creates it to have its distinct energy and “personality.”
In 2012, Bubani won the Open Design Italia prize for her “Nordic Lamp.” The lamp consists of two parts made from ceramic. Together with the wooden parts and the grey cable, the lamp mimics Scandinavian design. The two ceramic bases get machined on a lathe by hand; this provides a warm and textured aesthetic that still has the feel of handmade. These two parts are joined by parallel wooden “arms”. No wonder this interesting and unique piece won an award!
“Vetta” ceramic vase comes with a gorgeous handmade dahlia flowers. The flower’s color perfectly matches the case shape and color… a perfect pairing! The vase and flowers come in a selection of colors: light green, dusty pink, mustard, and grey. Stands 12.5 cm. tall.
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Bubani is quoted as saying, “I try to think a new vision for ceramic products that are used and that decorate our homes, simple and clean lines that are easier to insert in all the ambient.”
