When Objects Work Vase Pebble Vase
When Objects Work Vase Pebble Vase

Pebble Vase

$983

Made by When Objects Work

Designed by Kate Hume

One of Kate Hume's earliest works, the Pebble Vase established the vocabulary she would return to again and again: bold organic silhouettes, saturated jewel-tone color, and a visible softness where the glass remembers the hand that shaped it.

Each vessel is handmade, and the slight irregularities are the point. No two are identical. The form is reminiscent of a river stone, at once dense and weightless, settled and alive. When Objects Work has always approached the decorative object as something between sculpture and utility, and the Pebble Vase sits squarely in that tradition.

  • Handblown glass with visible hand-formed character
  • Jewel-tone colorways that deepen with layered groupings
  • Exhibited internationally as an art object
  • Sold individually

Arranged in clusters, the vases enter into a quiet conversation with one another, their colors overlapping, their shadows pooling between forms. A single piece reads as sculpture. A group reads as landscape.

Color
Color: Turquoise

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Product Details

Details
  • Every vase is mouth blown which creates a unique shape and appearance for each vessel; no two are the exact same
  • Strong organic form is characteristic of the designer's work
  • Offered in a wide range of jewel-tones
  • Perfect when situated in a group, where the interplay of shadows mix with layered colors to resemble small jewels
Measurements

H × Dia

8.75 × 9.50 in.
22 × 23 cm.

  • Glass
Shipping & Returns

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Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of When Objects Work. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kate Hume and what is her design background?

Kate Hume is a Scottish designer whose practice spans glass, ceramics, and object design. She is known for bold organic forms that carry a strong sculptural sensibility, and her work has been exhibited internationally across galleries and design institutions.

What does When Objects Work stand for as a brand?

When Objects Work is a Belgian brand that positions functional objects, particularly vases and vessels, at the intersection of art and design. The brand collaborates with artists and designers to produce pieces that are conceived as collectible objects rather than purely utilitarian forms.

Is the Pebble Vase handmade, and does it vary between pieces?

Yes, each Pebble Vase is individually handblown, meaning natural variation in form and proportion is inherent to the object. These subtle differences are an intended quality of the work, not imperfections.

How should the Pebble Vase be grouped or styled?

The vases are designed with grouping in mind. Clustering multiple pieces allows their jewel-tone colors to layer optically and their shadows to interact, which amplifies the sculptural presence of the collection considerably.

Can the Pebble Vase hold water and fresh flowers?

Yes, as a functional vase it can hold water and flowers, though many collectors display it as a standalone sculptural object given its exhibition history and distinctive form.

Brand & Designer

When Objects Work
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When Objects Work

Founded in 2001 in Belgium by Beatrice Delafontaine, When Objects Work specializes in handcrafted objects created with leading architects and designers, defined by simple forms, immaculate function and a timeless, sculptural clarity.
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A British interior designer known for sophisticated color, eclectic refinement, and serene spaces shaped by elegance, comfort, and craft.