COCHLEA DELLO SVILUPPO Vase — Terra Chiara

€983.61 (In Stock)

Cochlea dello Sviluppo is one of the foundational designs within the Cochlea Collection, inspired by the gentle movement of a land snail. The vase expresses a phase of growth and structural balance, where stability is achieved through two equivalent supports.

The piece is composed of three independent elements that rest together without adhesives or permanent fixings:

• one hand-shaped borosilicate glass vessel
• two mineral stone columns supporting the glass
   

The glass is flame-worked and curved entirely by hand, without molds.

The stone, gradually sculpted until a precise structural fit with the glass is achieved, draws inspiration from Roman mineral craftsmanship traditions and is developed through proprietary mineral-based processes, without cement or synthetic binders. Surface protection is achieved through layered natural oil treatments, manually applied and allowed to cure slowly over time. No synthetic sealants or industrial coatings are used.

Each piece is individually crafted. Variations in shape, surface, and proportion are an essential part of the work and reflect its fully handcrafted nature.

Dimensions
W 24 × D 8 × H 30 cm / W 9.4 × D 3.1 × H 11.8 in

Weight
2.5 kg / 5.5 lb

Components
Three separate elements. No permanent connection.

Materials
Proprietary natural composite stone, cement-free and resin-free, developed through mineral aggregation and mineral-based binding processes inspired by Roman and early artificial marble traditions.
Flame-worked borosilicate glass, shaped without molds.

Assembly
Dry structural interlocking, designed without adhesives or synthetic bonding agents.

Finish
Layered natural oil treatment, manually applied and slowly cured.

Production
Small-batch atelier production — Italy.

Care & Longevity
Designed for long-term material stability under normal domestic conditions.
Stone elements should be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or a dry or slightly damp cloth.
Glass components can be removed and washed separately.

Availability
Small-batch production with limited annual output.
Made to order when not available.
Lead time: when not immediately available, made to order (4–6 weeks).
Architectural and site-specific commissions considered upon request.