LSA International Umberto Vase 14cm

Expert craftsmanship is required to mouth blow and shape this vase by hand using wooden tools, creating its fluid, organic silhouette. Use as a vase, plant a mini cactus or use as a display container for pencils and paintbrushes. Mouth blown and hand finished glass Each piece is unique Inspired by apothecary jars Height: 14cm, Width: 9cm Due to its handmade nature, the size of this item may vary slightly. Mouth blown by master glassblowers into wooden pre-moulds, and scissor cut and shaped by the master craftsman to create an organic vessel. Scissor cutting is the most skilled of finishing techniques. The top edge of the glass is re-heated until it is semi-molten and then the worker will cut away the excess glass around the rim, leaving a thick, rounded, soft looking finish to the glass. Each vase is unique in shape.

Brand: LSA International

LSA International design and create contemporary, handmade glassware from their London-based studio. Co-founded in the 1960s by Janusz Lubkowski, today the company’s Designer & Creative Director is his daughter, Monika Lubkowska-Jonas. LSA’s first ever product was a classic enamelled coffee pot, which sold in Terence Conran’s Habitat stores. Then and now, LSA International is committed to original design, quality materials and expert craftsmanship. Monika continues her father’s vision and works to ensure that the company’s heritage is reflected in the provenance of their products. Most recently, LSA International has re-approached their process with sustainability in mind, ensuring their environmental, social and economic impact is kept to a minimum.