Vitra Vase Nuage Vases
Vitra Vase Nuage Vases

Nuage Vases

$280

Made by Vitra

Designed by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec

Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have long worked at the boundary between object and architecture, and the Nuage Vases sit precisely at that edge. The name, French for "cloud," speaks directly to the silhouette: a cluster of open tubes gathered into a single organic mass, each aperture ready to receive a stem and coax an arrangement into something closer to sculpture than decoration.

Available in anodized aluminum and ceramic, the two material expressions offer distinct atmospheres. The aluminum carries an industrial precision softened by its matte surface. The ceramic grounds the form in a quieter, more domestic register. Both reward close attention.

  • Designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra
  • Available in anodized aluminum or ceramic
  • Multi-tube cloud silhouette structures floral arrangements sculpturally
  • Suited to standalone display or grouped compositions

The Bouroullecs founded their Paris studio in 1999 and have since produced work for Vitra, Kvadrat, Hay, and Cappellini, among others. Their practice is defined by a persistent curiosity about how objects inhabit space, and how modest interventions in form can shift the character of an entire room.

Size - Color
Size - Color: Small - Light Silver

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Product Details

Details
  • Designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra
  • Available in anodized aluminum in 3 sizes and 2 colors
  • Features a cloud-like silhouette with individual stem-holding tubes
  • Allows for sculptural floral arrangements
  • Modular shape ideal for grouping or standalone display
  • Combines playful form with architectural precision
  • A modern and artistic addition to any interior setting
Measurements

H x W x D
4.25 x 7.75 x 5 inches
10.8 x 19.69 x 12.7 cm

Shipping & Returns

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Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Vitra. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Nuage" mean and how does it relate to the design?

"Nuage" is the French word for cloud. The Bouroullec brothers used it to describe the vase's clustered, organic silhouette, which groups individual cylindrical tubes into a soft, billowing mass that evokes the irregular contours of a cloud.

What is the difference between the aluminum and ceramic versions?

The anodized aluminum version has a precise, industrial character with a cool reflective surface, while the ceramic version softens the same geometry with a matte warmth more typical of traditional vessel-making. Both share the identical multi-tube form, so the choice is largely one of material sensibility and interior context.

Can the Nuage Vases hold water for fresh flowers?

Each individual tube within the Nuage Vase is designed to hold water independently, making the piece fully functional for fresh-cut stems. The separated channels also allow for precise placement of individual flowers within the composition.

Who are Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec?

Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec are French brothers and one of the most influential design duos working today, known for objects and furniture that balance poetic form with rigorous craft. They have collaborated extensively with Vitra, as well as with Established & Sons, Cappellini, and Magis, among others.

How should multiple Nuage Vases be grouped together?

The vases are designed with modular grouping in mind. Arranging two or more together, whether in matching or contrasting materials, creates a denser, more architectural cluster that reads as a single cohesive composition rather than a collection of separate objects.

Brand & Designer

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Vitra

Vitra is a Swiss contemporary design and furniture brand, founded in 1950 by Willi and Erika Fehlbaum in Birsfelden, Switzerland.
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Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec are celebrated French industrial designers from Brittany. Operating a joint Paris-based studio from 1999 to 2023, the brothers redefined contemporary design with their poetic, highly functional, and often organic approach to furniture, lighting, and spatial organization.