Gardeco Vase Vaso Formigueiro 13A
Gardeco Vase Vaso Formigueiro 13A
Gardeco Vase Vaso Formigueiro 13A
Gardeco Vase Vaso Formigueiro 13A

Vaso Formigueiro 13A

$1,378

Made by Gardeco

Domingos Tótora works from Maria da Fé, a small city in the mountains of Minas Gerais, Brazil, where he has spent decades developing a singular practice rooted in the landscape around him. His medium is recycled cardboard, broken down, re-formed, and shaped entirely by hand into sculptural vessels that carry the texture and weight of natural earth.

The Vaso Formigueiro 13A takes its cues from the termite mounds that rise from the Brazilian cerrado. These formations, built over years through collective labor, informed not only the vessel's silhouette but its surface. Natural pigments are applied by hand, and each piece is sun-dried, a process that ensures no two results are identical.

  • Handcrafted from recycled cardboard in Maria da Fé, Brazil
  • Colored with natural pigments and finished through sun-drying
  • Each piece carries unique surface variation
  • Part of Tótora's ongoing Formigueiro series for Gardeco

The work sits at the intersection of ecological practice and sculptural art. Tótora's process produces forms that feel geological in character, as though they have been shaped by time and pressure rather than a single maker's hand.

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Product Details

Details
  • Designed by Domingos Tótora for Gardeco
  • Made from repurposed cardboard and recycled pulp for sustainability
  • Colored with natural pigments and dried under the Brazilian sun for tonal depth
  • Inspired by geological termite mounds in Maria da Fé, Brazil, a tribute to nature’s architecture
  • Each piece is handmade and thus unique in texture, shape and finish
  • Suitable for interior use as a decorative vessel or standalone sculptural accent
  • Ideal for sustainable design enthusiasts seeking pieces that combine story, materiality and form
Measurements

H × W × D
21.75 × 8.25 × 10.25 in.
55.25 × 20.96 × 26.04 cm.

  • Repurposed Cardboard, Coloured With Natural Pigments
Shipping & Returns

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Warranty

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What material is the Vaso Formigueiro 13A made from?

The vessel is handcrafted entirely from recycled cardboard, which Domingos Tótora processes and reshapes in his studio in Maria da Fé, Brazil. Natural pigments provide the coloration, and sun-drying finishes each piece.

Will my piece look exactly like the product photos?

Because each Vaso Formigueiro is made and finished by hand, surface texture, tone, and detail will vary from piece to piece. This variation is inherent to Tótora's process and considered part of the work's character.

Who is Domingos Tótora?

Domingos Tótora is a Brazilian designer and artist based in Maria da Fé, Minas Gerais. He is internationally recognized for developing a body of work built entirely from recycled cardboard, drawing formal inspiration from the natural formations of the Brazilian interior.

Is the Vaso Formigueiro 13A functional as a vase?

Tótora's Formigueiro vessels are primarily sculptural objects. Because the base material is recycled cardboard, direct contact with water is not recommended, and the pieces are best displayed as decorative works.

What design series does this piece belong to?

The 13A belongs to Tótora's Formigueiro series, a group of vessels and objects inspired by the termite mounds of the Brazilian cerrado. The series is produced in collaboration with Gardeco and includes complementary works of varying scale.

Brand

Gardeco
The Visitor Sculpture (Small)

Gardeco

Founded in 1999 in Zedelgem, Belgium, by Sonja Crevits and Jan Simaey, Gardeco specializes in handcrafted art-decor objects that merge artisanal craft with contemporary design.