Perkuin Vase - Gold

The Perkuin Vase is a tall, sculptural vase in gold aluminium, shaped with deep vertical folds that run from the base up to a wavy, uneven rim. The broad panels have a fine, grainy texture, while the ridges between them are smoother and catch the light with a soft sheen, so the gold reads as warm and gentle rather than flat or brassy. It stands 29cm tall, 16cm long and 13cm wide, a size that sits comfortably on a sideboard, a mantelpiece or a deep bookshelf without crowding it.

We think it works best indoors, in a living room, hallway or bedroom where one object carries the display, either left empty as a piece of sculpture or holding a few dried stems, grasses or branches. The folds change with the light through the day, so it rewards a spot near a window or under a lamp, where the shadows in each crease deepen and soften. Gold sits happily beside warm woods, cream and stone colours, as well as deep greens and navy, so it settles into modern and more traditional rooms alike. It also makes a thoughtful gift for someone furnishing a home of their own, since a gold vase rarely clashes with what a person already owns.

Aluminium does not rust in the way iron does, which makes it a sensible metal for a decorative piece that is handled and moved around the house. The interior carries the same grainy gold texture as the outside, and the rim follows the same rippling line all the way round, so the vase looks finished when seen from above as well as from the side. At 1.95KG it has a reassuring heft in the hand and enough weight to sit steadily on a shelf or a side table, which is worth knowing if it is going somewhere people brush past every day.

How big is the Perkuin Vase?

It stands 29cm tall, 16cm long and 13cm wide, which suits a sideboard, a mantelpiece, a console table or a deep bookshelf.

What material is the vase?

The vase is aluminium with a gold finish, and aluminium does not rust in the way iron does.

How heavy is it?

It weighs 1.95KG, which gives it enough heft to sit steadily on a shelf or a side table without feeling flimsy.

Which rooms suit it best?

We suggest a living room, hallway or bedroom, indoors, where the deep folds can catch light from a window or a nearby lamp.

What should I put in it?

It looks complete left empty as a piece of sculpture, and it also suits a few dried stems, grasses or branches.

Is the inside finished too?

Yes, the interior has the same grainy gold texture as the outside, and the wavy rim runs all the way round the opening.