It was hard to miss the POP POT vases at Maison&Objet as the colourful items attracted plenty of attention at the show.
The vases are a reinterpretation of the Roman amphorae but made through 3D printing with eco-friendly materials such as cornstarch and recycled plastic.
“We thought starting from our history, our city and an archetype of Mediterranean design was correct, reinterpreting Roman amphorae in a modern and pop way seemed like the right idea to work on,” explain founders Arabella Rocca and Giacomo Sanna.
“An archetype as a form but reproduced with new technologies (3D printers) and sustainable materials (PLA and PETG). All reinforced by a strong use of colour to highlight the pop mood of the project.”
Rocco and Sanna are both architects and designers and had been collaborating and talking about producing a design object for years.
“We started to think about the project in 2020, but we started with production and sale in 2021.
“During the Covid lockdown we were doing 3D printing trials on protective masks for doctors and friends who needed them, but our goal was to create something new, that had its own story, that was eco-friendly and that, of course, was beautiful and joyful,” adds Rocca.
The show was the third Maison&Objet fair for the designer duo but the first time exhibiting in January.
“We can definitely say that our participation was positive. We received great appreciation for our work and especially for the joy that our colorful vases convey. To make a real assessment, we will have to wait a couple of months to see how many of the leads will convert into orders, in addition to those received at the fair.
“Maison&Objet is a major event for us that allows our young brand to open up to international prospects. Our target customers are concept stores, museum bookshops, furniture and design stores, ecommerce platforms, but also hotels, restaurants, and interior designers and architects who use our customisation options to find the right decorative objects for their projects.”
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