Omer Arbel

This design has been donated by Bocci as part of our Design for Ukraine fundraiser. All proceeds support GlobalGiving’s Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund, providing urgently needed humanitarian aid to Ukrainian communities suffering in the wake of the Russian invasion.

The 84.2 vase is handcrafted by suspending a bubble of pigmented glass within a fine copper mesh basket that is then plunged into hot clear glass. Air is blown into the matrix to gently push the pigmented glass through the mesh, creating a delicate pillowed form that rests inside the thick outer layer of clear glass. Undulations in the exterior shape are a natural consequence of the process and differ in each iteration. The aperture is flared open, cut and finished, allowing the piece to function as a vase while also expressing the unique outline of the copper mesh along the perimeter.

Please note:  Shipping costs will be charged at checkout. Shipping lead time is 2 weeks. Additional import duties may be calculated and charged by the shipper, depending on your location. With deep apologies, Bocci is unable to ship to South American countries. This item cannot be returned.

Based in Vancouver and Berlin, Bocci is a world leader in contemporary lighting design. Led by creative director Omer Arbel, Bocci creates stunning lighting solutions of the utmost quality and craftsmanship. OAO Works is Omer Arbel’s experimental offshoot of Bocci.

The proceeds of this purchase will go to GlobalGiving’s Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund, providing Ukrainians with shelter, food, and clean water; health and psychosocial support; and economic assistance. With a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, GlobalGiving is one of the most reliable and trustworthy charities in the world.