1993 Afra and Tobia Scarpa Cartoccio Sterling Silver Vase (4.5in/11cm)

1993 Afra and Tobia Scarpa Cartoccio Sterling Silver Vase (4.5in/11cm)From the archive and never to be reproduced, the 1993 Cartoccio vase by San Lorenzo captures a singular moment in Italian design. Defined by its crumpled, folded silhouetteevoking a sheet of metal gathered and drawn upwardits hammered surface animates the silver with shifting light and shadow. Developed through Ciro Cacchiones collaboration with Afra and Tobia Scarpa, the husband and wife duo renowned for their rigorous material sensibility, the piece

The green rustic design and repeated ribbon-like strands nod to a local

during the 1960s and 1970s

it features a beautifully rippled body with a polished rim

attributed for mesmerizing creations such as this 1920s serving bowl

which are etched with precision and sealed beneath a warm honey glaze

but also the expert craft behind it

Charles X’s reign as King of France between the years of 1824 and 1830 came with a style of design that favored simplicity

but this wasn’t the case forever

This vibrant jug reflects the enduring artistry of majolica—a surefire conversation starter for the table

The Gaia tea pot

This plate is a prime example

The unique