O Sole Mio Vase
Ivan Baj's O Sole Mio Vase draws its name and its warmth from the Neapolitan sun. Produced in Murano, Italy, the form moves through a disciplined sequence of mouth blowing, velvet polishing, and hand shaping, each step governed by the maker's eye rather than the machine.
The result is an amber body suffused with gold leaf, a color that shifts with the light and carries the particular depth that only hand-worked glass can hold. No two pieces are identical. The variation is the point.
- Mouth-blown Murano glass
- Amber and gold leaf finish
- Velvet polished and hand shaped
- Designed by Ivan Baj for ARCADE
- Produced in Murano, Italy
The O Sole Mio stands as a self-contained object. It accepts flowers, but requires none.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the O Sole Mio Vase made?
The O Sole Mio Vase is produced in Murano, Italy, using traditional Venetian glassmaking techniques including mouth blowing and hand shaping. Murano has been the center of European art glass production since the 13th century.
What is the gold leaf process used on Murano glass?
Gold leaf application in Murano glassmaking involves fusing thin sheets of genuine gold between layers of molten glass during the blowing process. The heat bonds the metal to the glass permanently, creating the characteristic luminous depth that cannot be replicated through surface gilding.
Who is designer Ivan Baj?
Ivan Baj is an Italian designer whose work explores the dialogue between traditional craft and contemporary form. His collaborations with ARCADE center on Murano glass objects that honor artisanal process while maintaining a distinctly modern sensibility.
Will each O Sole Mio Vase look exactly the same?
No. Because each piece is mouth blown and hand shaped by a Murano glassmaker, natural variation in form, amber tone, and the distribution of gold leaf is inherent to the process. This variation is characteristic of authentic Murano art glass, not a defect.
What is ARCADE as a design brand?
ARCADE is a design house focused on limited art objects, with a particular emphasis on Murano glass produced in collaboration with Italian artisans and designers. The brand positions its work at the intersection of fine craft and collectible design.
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