Post Scriptum Ad Orcino Vase
Made by Cassina
Designed by Formafantasma
The Ad Orcino Vase belongs to Post Scriptum, Formafantasma's meditation on archaeological form and collective memory, developed in collaboration with Cassina. Its name draws from the orcino, a large terracotta vessel used in antiquity to store oil, grain, and wine - a form refined over centuries entirely by purpose.
Amsterdam-based studio Formafantasma, founded by Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin, works at the convergence of material research and cultural history. Their practice consistently examines how objects carry the weight of time, and the Ad Orcino Vase is shaped by that sensibility. The voluminous body and subtly flared rim echo ancient precedents without imitation, translating an agrarian typology into the vocabulary of contemporary design.
- Part of the Post Scriptum collection for Cassina
- Form derived from the ancient orcino storage vessel
- Designed by Formafantasma, Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin
- Available in black with touches of color
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Post Scriptum collection by Formafantasma?
Post Scriptum is a collection developed by Formafantasma for Cassina that draws on archaeological typologies and the cultural memory embedded in ancient vessel forms. The collection reinterprets objects whose shapes were determined by centuries of practical use, translating them into contemporary design objects.
What does 'orcino' refer to in the vase's name?
The orcino is a large terracotta vessel used in antiquity across the Mediterranean for storing oil, grain, and wine. Its form evolved over centuries through pure utility, making it one of the most enduring archetypes in material culture. Formafantasma's Ad Orcino Vase takes this vessel as its conceptual and formal point of departure.
Who are Formafantasma?
Formafantasma is an Amsterdam-based design studio founded by Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin. Their practice is grounded in material research, cultural history, and ecological inquiry, and their collaborations with major Italian manufacturers have established them among the most critically respected studios working today.
What materials and finishes is the Ad Orcino Vase available in?
The Ad Orcino Vase is offered in a black finish with touches of color, reflecting Formafantasma's considered approach to surface and patina as extensions of a form's cultural resonance.
How does Cassina approach collaborations with contemporary designers?
Cassina has a long history of commissioning designers and studios whose work engages seriously with craft, history, and formal research. Collaborations like Post Scriptum with Formafantasma reflect the brand's commitment to objects that carry intellectual as well as aesthetic depth.
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