Swirl Vase by Tom Dixon

A psychedelic reinterpretation of an Italian postmodern aesthetic, the pop object Swirl is created from a series of geometric shapes stacked on top of each other to form multi-dimensional, functional sculptures. The unique manufacturing process involves the recycling of powdery residues from the marble industry. Mixed with color pigments and resin, new blocks of material are created, which can then be said, cut and turned on a lathe. The different sized vases are inspired by Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. Anchored with a heavy base, the cylindrical vessels allow branches and flowers to protrude freely.

A new material made from surplus marble powder residue. Due to the nature of the color pigmentation and the casting process, each object has a unique pattern.