Medea Vase

Yes. The Medea Vase is produced by master glassblowers on the island of Murano in Venice, using traditional mouth-blown techniques that have defined Venetian glass culture for centuries. Each piece is shaped by hand, which accounts for the subtle variation in form and color from piece to piece.

Ivan Baj is an Italian designer known for work that bridges sculptural ambition with a rigorous attention to craft and material. His collaboration with ARCADE on the Medea Vase reflects a shared commitment to Murano's glassmaking heritage, reinterpreted through a contemporary formal vocabulary.

No, and that is intentional. Because each vase is mouth-blown by hand, subtle differences in tone, wall thickness, and proportion are inherent to the process. These variations are characteristic of authentic handcrafted Murano glass, not inconsistencies.

ARCADE is a design brand with a focused commitment to high-craft objects, often working at the intersection of art and functional design. The brand collaborates with designers who share an interest in materiality and the cultural depth of traditional making practices.

Murano glass objects should be handled with care and cleaned gently with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid abrasive materials and sudden temperature changes, which can stress the glass. Because of the wall thickness variations inherent to hand-blown production, each piece has its own structural character and should be treated accordingly.