The Sestiere collection of contemporary glass vases is designed by Patricia Urquiola and interprets the quintessential Venetian legacy. Sestiere is a contemporary interpretation of the ancestral mastery of glass art, typical of the island of Murano. The combination of the vivid color of the vase, a blown glass ball, and the contrasting color of the cord that envelops it, almost harnessing it, lends great graphic impact. Made of Murano glass, each cord, or ‘morisa,’ is applied by hand to the exterior of the vase. Decorated with the typical striped ‘rigadin’ motif of the lagoon, the morise embraces the curves of Sestiere as the artisan designs their shapes while the glass is still hot and malleable. Pleasingly imperfect, each cord is different from the others, making every vase a unique piece, a visible and tangible expression of artisan craftsmanship.

Designer: Patricia Urquiola

Material: Murano Glass

Colors + Dimensions:

Tall: Topaz Body + Periwinkle Cords, 9"d x 14.6"h

Low: Light Blue Body + Petrol Green Cords, 10.7"w x 10.2"h