a vase that follows the full arc of a flower’s life, even as petals fall — Graphics Design

A Curved Vase Frames Flowers Through Every Stage

VITA Vase by HOUBI follows the full arc of a flower’s life, finding beauty not only in full bloom, but in everything that comes before and after. Its forward-curving form was carefully developed to remain balanced while allowing softer, non-rigid stems to follow its curve naturally. Some bend downwards with the vase, while others change direction and find their way back up towards the light. As petals fall, they become part of the composition rather than its end.

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VITA Vase in Sky Blue with tulips rising towards the light | all images ©HOUBI

A Vivid Palette Connects VITA to the Elements of Life

VITA is about the resilience and continuation of life, and about finding beauty in every stage of it, including the moments we might normally overlook. Its five vivid colors speak to the vivacity of life itself, drawing from blood, chlorophyll, water, sunlight and space. Designed by Studio HOUBI in London and handcrafted in Portugal from glazed earthenware, VITA comes in Poppy Red, Viridescent Green, Sky Blue, Micha Orange and Cobalt Blue.

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fallen petals become part of VITA’s changing composition

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VITA Vase in Viridescent Green with peonies following its curved form

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VITA Vase in Viridescent Green as fallen petals gather around the vase

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the forward-curving form allows soft stems to follow the shape of the vase

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VITA in Micha Orange and Viridescent Green with hydrangeas

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VITA Vase in Micha Orange with anthurium

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VITA Vase in Poppy Red with red eucalyptus

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VITA Vase in Viridescent Green with orchids

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VITA Vase in Sky Blue with pink lilies

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following the full arc of a flower’s life, from bloom to falling petals

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the vase’s curved profile is balanced to accommodate non-rigid flower stems
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glazed earthenware gives the vase its sculptural form and vivid surface finish
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VITA frames changing stages of plant life as part of its visual composition

project info:

name: VITA Vase
designer: HOUBI – Habib Chatti | @houbi_home

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edited by: Christina Vergopoulou | designboom