Description
Conneli is a ceramic vase made in the shape of a little figure, with a painted face for its head and rounded knobs standing proud of the body like buttons on a coat. It is made from dolomite ceramic and measures 20.5cm across and 33cm tall, a good height for a sideboard or a deep shelf, where it reads clearly from across the room. Stripes and dots are painted by hand over the body in a multicoloured scheme, and a painted band around the foot grounds the figure. At 1.88KG it has a solid weight in the hand and sits steadily once placed.
The head lifts away, and that is the part most people miss: with it in place, Conneli is a sculpture with a personality of its own; with it set aside, the open neck takes a few stems of foliage or a single branch. The head stands upright on its own short plug, so it can keep the vase company on the shelf while the stems are on show. It suits a living room sideboard, a hallway console, a bookcase or a dining room shelf, and it makes a cheerful gift for anyone who collects ceramics or likes a room with some humour in it.
Dolomite is a ceramic body valued for the smooth surface it gives painted decoration, and every stripe, dot and feature here is applied by hand, so small differences in line and spacing from piece to piece are part of its making. The maker marks it as unsuitable for the dishwasher, microwave and oven, so wash it by hand and let it dry before it goes back on display. For styling, give it a clear spot of its own or set it among plain, single-tone pieces so the figure stays the focus, and keep the stems loose and simple: two or three willowy branches suit that tall neck better than a dense bunch.
Specification
| Height |
33cm |
| Diameter |
20.5cm |
| Material |
100% Dolomite Ceramic |
| Colour |
Multi |
| Finish |
Handpainted |
| Dishwasher safe |
No |
| Microwave safe |
No |
| Oven safe |
No |
| Weight |
1.88KG |
Frequently Asked
What material is the Conneli vase?
It is made from 100% dolomite ceramic, and its stripes, dots and face are all painted by hand, so details vary slightly between pieces.
How big is the vase?
It is 20.5cm across and 33cm tall and weighs 1.88KG, so it sits best on a sideboard, console or deep shelf rather than a narrow ledge.
Does the head lift away from the vase?
Yes. The painted head lifts off the neck to leave room for stems, and it stands upright on its own short plug when set beside the vase.
Can the vase go in the dishwasher?
No. The maker marks it as unsuitable for the dishwasher, microwave and oven, so wash it by hand and let it dry before returning it to its place.
What can I put in the vase?
With the head set aside, the neck takes a few stems of foliage or a single branch; with the head in place, it stands as a decorative figure.