Jongerius Vessels
Hella Jongerius, 1997
The two vessels RedWhiteVase and BigWhitePot can certainly be described as modern classics. Both are the result of Hella Jongerius' extensive study of historic vessels: the Dutch designer drew inspiration from medieval pottery, casting the RedWhiteVase and the BigWhitePot from the moulds of restored vases and pots. The rough casting seams and traditional potter's thumbprint evoke the essence of antique craftsmanship, while their bold, solid forms speak to modern industrial production.
Produced by Studio ZAND, the RedWhiteVase and BigWhitePot are marketed and distributed by Vitra.
Hella Jongerius
The Dutch designer Hella Jongerius lives and works in Berlin. She founded the Jongeriuslab studio in 1993 and began collaborating with Vitra in 2004. Since then, she has not only contributed a substantial number of designs to the continually expanding Vitra Home Collection, but has also applied her expertise in the realm of colours and materials to the Vitra Colour & Material Library.