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Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vessels, Leather textured organic Porcelain vases

Name: Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vessels, Leather textured organic Porcelain vases
Brand: Luft Tanaka
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

$2,050per set

£1,544.88per set

€1,805per set

CA$2,909.10per set

A$2,917.54per set

CHF 1,692.57per set

MX$35,619.35per set

NOK 19,604.80per set

SEK 20,064.19per set

DKK 13,494.06per set

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About the Item

Monolithic in shape and defined by their single vertical seams, the Kawa Vessels are fluid & expressive. Their construction method really shines light on their unique production technique, resulting in a velvety soft leather texture. Perfect for styling a foyer console, modern credenza, or as a tabletop centerpiece. As a result of the production process each piece is always one-of-a-kind. Set includes 3 vessels as shown in the image. Approx. Dimensions: 6.5" diameter x 14" height 7" diameter x 12" height 5" diameter x 10" height Vessels are watertight and will hold water for floral arrangements. Made to order. Signed and dated. Kawa Series by Luft Tanaka The unusual and painstakingly honed technique used to create the Kawa Series is distinct to Luft Tanaka Studio. Each Kawa piece begins as a sketch on paper. With the assistance of 3-D modeling, we create patterns for a leather mold. After the mold is sewn and prepared for casting, liquid porcelain is poured inside, over time forming a thin wall along the leather surface. The mold is then carefully cut open at the seams and delicately peeled off the porcelain. Kawa Series Background Info The Kawa Series was initially conceived in early 2012, when Luft’s thesis project at the Parsons School of Design called for a varied collection of eye-catching objects. Guided as he often is by his wabi-sabi tendencies, Luft became obsessed with devising a new system of production where process dictated form—and where objects created in multiples could still be one-of-a-kind. He experimented with a number of mediums over the course of a few months, but his aha-moment came one afternoon when he stumbled upon a discarded leather couch on a Manhattan curb. (“Kawa” is Japanese for “leather” or “skin.”) Luft had been studying the process of slip-casting, a traditional ceramic technique used to create nearly-identical objects—though typically using solid plaster molds. His technical understanding allowed him to see an opportunity in that curbside leather couch, so he did what any industrial design student would do: He took his utility knife out of his bag, stripped the couch of its leather, and brought his new materials back to the studio for immediate experimentation. By testing many different types of leather, as well as different ways to fabricate the molds, Luft gradually evolved the process from a messy first batch, where many of the pieces didn't survive the kiln, to test pieces that bore the early marks of his signature: both weird and beautiful, hard and soft, expressive, and full of personality.

Creator:
Luft Tanaka (Artist, Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Diameter: 6 in (15.24 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 3
Style:
Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic,Porcelain,Hand-Crafted,Other
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
2010-
Date of Manufacture:
2022
Production Type:
New & Custom(One of a Kind)
Estimated Production Time:
3-4 weeks
Condition:
Seller Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6099227448822

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