Stilo, hand-engraved thick glass vase

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The Stilo vase is born from a process of manual experimentation in which the surface—usually smooth and flawless—is transformed into a tactile, living landscape through streaks and scratch marks made entirely by hand. On the lathe, the engraved surface reflects the Blueside philosophy: beauty can also arise from imperfection. Each vase thus becomes a unique, one-of-a-kind piece in which the material finds its own voice and character.This is the ultimate example of the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi

Stilo fits naturally into any setting, complementing fresh flowers, preserved arrangements, or dried natural elements such as palms and pampas grass. Its textured surface enhances whatever it holds, as if the glass itself participates in the beauty of the flowers. It is the perfect gift for any anniversary, whether a birthday or a special occasion. Flower lovers will appreciate its thickness and distinctive texture.

With Stilo, design becomes gesture, material, and light: an object that transforms every space into a small story of craftsmanship and contemporary poetry.


Floral Suggestions for the Stilo Vase by Season

This vase is designed to enhance essential, elongated compositions. Its narrow opening makes it perfect for a single statement flower or for 2–3 slender stems, creating a minimal and elegant effect. It is ideal for modern, Nordic, and contemporary interiors, or for anyone who appreciates a clean and refined aesthetic.


🌸 Spring

In spring, the vase pairs beautifully with fresh, delicate flowers featuring soft lines.

A timeless choice is a single long-stemmed tulip, perfectly balanced in proportion. Even when the flower naturally bends, it creates an elegant and spontaneous effect.

The ranunculus, with its full and romantic bloom, is ideal as a single flower. In shades of white, blush, or coral, it enhances the vase’s essential character without overwhelming it.

For those who prefer more movement, 2–3 stems of freesia can be added, bringing lightness and a delicate fragrance while maintaining a sober and refined style.


☀ Summer

In summer, you can experiment with slightly more structured flowers while maintaining vertical elegance.

White lisianthus represents a perfect standard proposal: elegant, neutral, suitable for any environment, and available for most of the year. Used as a single stem, it creates a refined and timeless composition.

Cosmos, with its natural and airy appearance, also pairs beautifully with the vase, especially in more informal settings.

For a more striking yet still vertical effect, a single-stem delphinium enhances the vase’s height and adds presence without excessive volume.


🍂 Autumn

In autumn, slightly more textured flowers in warm tones are ideal.

A medium-sized dahlia used as a single stem creates an important focal point while remaining proportionate to the narrow opening of the vase.

Modern chrysanthemums, in their more elegant and contemporary varieties, are an excellent option thanks to their long-lasting nature and rich forms.

Alternatively, for a more contemporary and decorative look, autumn branches or amaranthus can be used to emphasize the vase’s verticality and minimalist character.


❄ Winter

During winter, the vase lends itself to essential compositions with strong personality.

The anemone, with its dark center and light petals, is perfect as a single flower and creates a refined contrast.

Hellebore is another elegant and delicate option, ideal for bright, minimal interiors.

For those who prefer a timeless and low-maintenance solution, a single branch of eucalyptus or olive represents a modern choice, also suitable for showroom display or year-round styling.


Material

Borosilicate glass 3.3

Dimensions

Diameter x Height: 100 x 220 mm
Opening: 35 mm

 

Suggested song: AC/DC – Back In Black 🎸

Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic and philosophical concept that invites us to recognize and embrace the beauty of imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness. It is not simply an artistic style, but a way of observing the world and living everyday life with a deeper and more mindful perspective.

The term comes from the union of two words: wabi, which originally evoked the solitude and simplicity of a life lived quietly in nature, and sabi, which refers to the patina of time, aging, and the quiet charm of things that change. Over the centuries, these words have gradually taken on a more positive meaning, coming to represent an aesthetic based on sobriety, essentiality, and the acceptance of the natural passage of time.

At the heart of wabi-sabi lies the idea that nothing is permanent, nothing is complete, and nothing is perfect. Everything is destined to transform, to deteriorate, and to change form. In this transformation there is no loss of value; on the contrary, there is enrichment. The marks of time, cracks, and asymmetries become traces of a life lived. A symbolic example is kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with gold, highlighting the fractures instead of hiding them. The break is not erased, but celebrated as part of the object’s story.

Wabi-sabi often manifests itself through natural materials, irregular surfaces, soft and earthy colors, and handcrafted objects that carry visible traces of human intervention. It is an aesthetic far removed from industrial perfection and the obsession with the new. It favors what is authentic, simple, and essential. It does not seek flawless symmetry, but spontaneous balance; not brilliance, but quiet depth.

As a philosophy of life, wabi-sabi encourages us to slow down, to observe carefully, and to accept imperfection in ourselves and in others. In a world that tends to glorify performance, efficiency, and flawless appearances, this vision offers a more human alternative: recognizing value in fragility, in pauses, and in inevitable change.

It means finding beauty in a leaf turning yellow, in a table marked by years of use, in a simple moment that will never return in exactly the same way.

Ultimately, wabi-sabi reminds us that true beauty is not the kind that eliminates flaws, but the kind that embraces them. It is a quiet, understated beauty that emerges when we learn to accept the transient nature of things and discover poetry precisely where, at first glance, there might seem to be only imperfection.

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