Skip to main content
Items Similar to White Ceramic Organic Kawa Vase Set/3 C, sculptural haptic porcelain flower vase
Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Luft Tanaka, organic, porcelain
Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Luft Tanaka, organic, porcelain
White Ceramic Kawa Vases Pair, Porcelain, Organic, Small Vases, Bud Vase
White Ceramic Kawa Vases Pair, Porcelain, Organic, Small Vases, Bud Vase
9 Cluster Organic Porcelain Vases by Luft Tanaka, white sculptural ceramic
9 Cluster Organic Porcelain Vases by Luft Tanaka, white sculptural ceramic
Sculptural Ceramic White Kawa Vase 3/set, Tactile, Tall, Leather-cast Porcelain
Sculptural Ceramic White Kawa Vase 3/set, Tactile, Tall, Leather-cast Porcelain
White Organic Ceramic Kawa Vase 23, leather cast porcelain, tactile, sculpture
White Organic Ceramic Kawa Vase 23, leather cast porcelain, tactile, sculpture
Cluster of 5 Organic White Kawa Vases, Porcelain, Group, Set of 5, Ceramic
Cluster of 5 Organic White Kawa Vases, Porcelain, Group, Set of 5, Ceramic
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller.

White Ceramic Organic Kawa Vase Set/3 C, sculptural haptic porcelain flower vase

$3,600per set
£2,750.77per set
€3,288.68per set
CA$5,214.14per set
A$5,338.58per set
CHF 3,032.17per set
MX$68,273.32per set
NOK 34,879.92per set
SEK 36,244.86per set
DKK 24,583.27per set
Quantity

About the Item

A cluster of 3 unique tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set includes 3 vases as shown in the image. Vases are watertight. From tallest to shortest: 5.5" diameter x 18" h 4.5 x 4.5 x 14.5" h 4.5 x 4.5 x 10" h Kawa Series by Luft Tanaka The unusual and painstakingly honed technique used to create the Kawa Series is distinct to Luft Tanaka Studio. Each Kawa piece begins as a sketch on paper. With the assistance of 3-D modeling, we create patterns for a leather mold. After the mold is sewn and prepared for casting, liquid porcelain is poured inside, over time forming a thin wall along the leather surface. The mold is then carefully cut open at the seams and delicately peeled off the porcelain. Kawa Series Background Info The Kawa Series was initially conceived in early 2012, when Luft’s thesis project at the Parsons School of Design called for a varied collection of eye-catching objects. Guided as he often is by his wabi-sabi tendencies, Luft became obsessed with devising a new system of production where process dictated form—and where objects created in multiples could still be one-of-a-kind. He experimented with a number of mediums over the course of a few months, but his aha-moment came one afternoon when he stumbled upon a discarded leather couch on a Manhattan curb. (“Kawa” is Japanese for “leather” or “skin.”) Luft had been studying the process of slip-casting, a traditional ceramic technique used to create nearly-identical objects—though typically using solid plaster molds. His technical understanding allowed him to see an opportunity in that curbside leather couch, so he did what any industrial design student would do: He took his utility knife out of his bag, stripped the couch of its leather, and brought his new materials back to the studio for immediate experimentation. By testing many different types of leather, as well as different ways to fabricate the molds, Luft gradually evolved the process from a messy first batch, where many of the pieces didn't survive the kiln, to test pieces that bore the early marks of his signature: both weird and beautiful, hard and soft, expressive, and full of personality.
  • Creator:
    Luft Tanaka (Artist, Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Diameter: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Porcelain,Hand-Crafted,Other
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    2010-
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2025
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(One of a Kind)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    7-8 weeks
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6099248860322

More From This Seller

View All
White Ceramic Kawa Vase Set/3 D, organic sculptural porcelain flower vessels

White Ceramic Kawa Vase Set/3 D, organic sculptural porcelain flower vessels

White Ceramic Kawa Vase Set/3 D, organic sculptural porcelain flower vessels

By Luft Tanaka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A cluster of 3 unique tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-...

Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Kawa Vases, Set of 4 B, White Sculptural Ceramic Vase, porcelain, organic

Kawa Vases, Set of 4 B, White Sculptural Ceramic Vase, porcelain, organic

Kawa Vases, Set of 4 B, White Sculptural Ceramic Vase, porcelain, organic

By Luft Tanaka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A grouping of one-of-a-kind Kawa Series vases that are handcrafted by Luft Tanaka Studio by casting porcelain into sewn leather molds. Sold as a set of 4 items. As a result of the...

Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Sculptural Ceramic White Kawa Vase 3/set, Tactile, Tall, Leather-cast Porcelain

Sculptural Ceramic White Kawa Vase 3/set, Tactile, Tall, Leather-cast Porcelain

Sculptural Ceramic White Kawa Vase 3/set, Tactile, Tall, Leather-cast Porcelain

By Luft Tanaka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A set of 3 tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set...

Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Set of 5 Kawa Ceramic Vases A, Luft Tanaka, White Organic Sculptural Porcelain

Set of 5 Kawa Ceramic Vases A, Luft Tanaka, White Organic Sculptural Porcelain

Set of 5 Kawa Ceramic Vases A, Luft Tanaka, White Organic Sculptural Porcelain

By Luft Tanaka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A cluster of 5 unique tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-...

Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Sculptural Ceramic White Kawa Vase, Set of 5, Organic Leather Cast Porcelain

Sculptural Ceramic White Kawa Vase, Set of 5, Organic Leather Cast Porcelain

Sculptural Ceramic White Kawa Vase, Set of 5, Organic Leather Cast Porcelain

By Luft Tanaka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A set of 5 tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set...

Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

Sculptural Ceramic White Kawa Vase 2/set, Tactile, Tall, Leather-cast Porcelain

Sculptural Ceramic White Kawa Vase 2/set, Tactile, Tall, Leather-cast Porcelain

Sculptural Ceramic White Kawa Vase 2/set, Tactile, Tall, Leather-cast Porcelain

By Luft Tanaka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A set of 2 tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set...

Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

You May Also Like

DIALOGUE vases, handmade porcelain contemporary organic white vases

DIALOGUE vases, handmade porcelain contemporary organic white vases

DIALOGUE vases, handmade porcelain contemporary organic white vases

Located in Firenze, IT

Handmade Porcelain Vases – ‘DIALOGUE’ Collection by JHA Porcelain Introducing the Handmade Porcelain Vases from our exclusive ‘DIALOGUE’ collection by JHA Porcelain. These unique org...

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary French Ceramic Vase with Matte White Finish and Handles

Contemporary French Ceramic Vase with Matte White Finish and Handles

Contemporary French Ceramic Vase with Matte White Finish and Handles

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary French large matte white vase with six varying size rings/handles. Decorative horizontal rib details at base. From a collection of other white vases in varying sizes and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Matte White Contemporary Ceramic Vase with Spout, 14" Diameter

Matte White Contemporary Ceramic Vase with Spout, 14" Diameter

Matte White Contemporary Ceramic Vase with Spout, 14" Diameter

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary French large matte white vase with ten rings and spout opening. Larger size also available S6721. From a collection of other matte white vases in varying sizes and shape...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Natural White Textured Handmade Ceramic Vase II by Maku Ceramic

Natural White Textured Handmade Ceramic Vase II by Maku Ceramic

Natural White Textured Handmade Ceramic Vase II by Maku Ceramic

Located in Geneve, CH

Natural White Textured Handmade Ceramic Vase II by Maku Ceramic Unique piece Dimensions: Ø 17.7 x H 25.4 cm Materials: Ceramic, Stoneware, Clay Waterproof insert is required when us...

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

21st Century Chamelea I White Ceramic Vase Vessel Designed Chiara Andreatti

21st Century Chamelea I White Ceramic Vase Vessel Designed Chiara Andreatti

21st Century Chamelea I White Ceramic Vase Vessel Designed Chiara Andreatti

By Chiara Andreatti

Located in Milan, IT

Chamalea is a vase in ceramic with a mat finishing outside and enameled inside designed by Chiara Andreatti for Paola C., and it is part of the collection Coquille, a family composed...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Butter Trio, set of three soft white / cream porcelain vases by Vivienne Foley

Butter Trio, set of three soft white / cream porcelain vases by Vivienne Foley

Butter Trio, set of three soft white / cream porcelain vases by Vivienne Foley

By Vivienne Foley

Located in London, GB

'Butter Trio’ is a unique collection of porcelain sculptural vessels by the British artist, Vivienne Foley. Left to right in the first image: Butter Bi-Squared Rim Vase H 22 cm W ...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain