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Keep ShoppingThese series of oversized Barro Preto vases are hand pressed by the craftsman to create a series of deformations to a cylindrical form. The designer Christian Haas and craftsman António Marques worked together to refine what it means to be “hand formed”, resulting in a new technique of form making where every piece is unique. The natural darkness of the Barro Preto reflects minimal light, creating the sense of a black portal. Like a portal through time, each vase connects the ancient craft of making Barro Preto together with modern contemporary design.
S - L 220 x W 170 x H 440 mm
L - L 350 x W 260 x H 625 mm
Born in Germany in 1974, Christian Haas established his Studio in 2000. The Industrial Designer creates ever since products through multiple disciplines from furniture and lighting to porcelain and glassware. His design approach merges simplicity and elegance. His sense of aesthetics is driven by the harmony between sobriety, usefulness, emotionality, longevity and uniqueness. Throughout the years, his work was honored with awards like the Red Dot Design Award and the Elle Decoration International Design Award. Christian Haas lives and works in Porto, Portugal.
Origin Made, led by Gabriel Tan Studio, embraces collaboration and intimacy in its design journey, drawing inspiration from visits to makers' workshops and fostering positive relationships between designers and craftspeople.
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