Aldebaran Vase

Vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, 1983.

Aldebaran brings the compositional freedom and bold use of colour associated with Memphis into Murano glass. Handmade using free-blown and mould-blown glass techniques, the vase combines a transparent body with coloured glass inserts applied while hot, creating an irregular and lively rhythm across the surface. The coloured glass handles are more than decorative, completing the composition as an integral part of the overall design. Form, colour and craftsmanship come together in a vivid, sculptural object with a strong expressive character.

Design: 1983
Dimensions: Ø 29 × H 17 cm