Vase 96

Design

Vase 96 takes the archetype of the vase as its starting point, challenging its conventional use.

Ron Gilad explores the reversibility of form, creating an object that can take on two different configurations without altering its underlying geometry. Transitioning from one function to the other is an intuitive act: simply flipping the vase over.

Its white surface and design—stripped of any superfluous elements—reinforce the project’s abstract nature, allowing its proportions and function to define its identity.

Reversible functionality

The unique quality of Vase 96 lies in its dual nature.

When placed upright, the vase appears closed, protecting its interior from dust when not in use.

By turning it over, the functional cavity becomes accessible, allowing the object to serve as a container for:

- Water
- Cut flowers
- Floral arrangements

This reversibility ensures that practical utility and decorative purpose are not separated; both are inherent to the same object.

Materials and finish

Vase 96 is crafted from white porcelain.

The monochromatic finish enhances the continuity of the surface, allowing the vase’s profile to be clearly perceived in either configuration.

Furthermore, the white color emphasizes the minimalist character of the design, making Vase 96 easy to pair with a variety of other materials, such as wood, marble, glass, and metal.

A project by Ron Gilad

Designed in 2018, Vase 96 reflects Ron Gilad’s conceptual approach, which is often rooted in the reinterpretation of familiar objects through subtle shifts in perspective.

In this instance, the vase is not reimagined via a complex form, but rather through a different way of being used.

Its reversible function introduces an element of irony and surprise without compromising the object’s essential nature, transforming Vase 96 into a piece that sparks curiosity—even when it holds no flowers.

Versatility and adaptability

Vase 96 is well-suited for living rooms, dining areas, entryways, or as a standalone decorative element on a console table.

When open, it enhances floral arrangements or individual stems; when closed, it takes on the character of a small porcelain sculpture.

Its minimalist form also makes it an ideal choice for offices, boutiques, hospitality venues, and contract spaces, where decorative objects help define the identity of an interior.