Golden A' Design Award Winner 2025
Nicolas Woll's Sphere Vase collection presents itself through three vessels of graduated scale arranged in a triangular compositional schema upon a textured geometric surface, their distinctive ribbed surfaces creating rhythmic vertical striations that flow from narrow cylindrical necks down through voluminous bulbous bodies reminiscent of organic seed pods or ripened gourds, the uniform warm taupe tonality suggesting a sophisticated neutral palette of raw umber with subtle grey undertones that reads as contemporary yet timeless, the matte surface finish absorbing rather than reflecting the soft diffused daylight streaming through horizontal blinds visible in the softly blurred background, each vessel adorned with a delicate tan leather cord looped around the neck bearing a small identifying tag that introduces an element of artisanal authenticity, the largest vase positioned at center-left contains dried botanical specimens with spherical seed heads on slender stems in warm ochre tones that echo the leather accents and introduce organic asymmetry to the otherwise geometric precision of the forms, the shallow depth of field creates atmospheric perspective by rendering the background interior space including a pale sofa and side table in soft focus while maintaining crisp detail on the foreground vessels, the ribbed texture demonstrates remarkable technical consistency suggesting advanced manufacturing processes perhaps including additive fabrication techniques that allow such precise repeated vertical channels, the compositional balance achieves dynamic equilibrium through the triangular grouping with the smallest vase nestled beside the medium vessel creating visual intimacy while the largest form anchors the right side, shadow behavior is subtle with soft attached shadows in the recessed channels creating tonal modulation that emphasizes three-dimensionality, the overall aesthetic resonates with contemporary Scandinavian design principles emphasizing organic forms, natural materials, restrained color, and functional beauty, inviting contemplation of the dialogue between precision manufacturing and organic inspiration.
The vases from Iconic Home become objects with an extraordinary depth effect. The alternating play of deep grooves and clear lines on the outside give the vases their special aesthetic appeal. Depending on the incidence of light, the vases can be rediscovered from every angle. The iconic vases are elaborately 3D-printed from bio-based PLA in the company's own design factory in Germany. Quality takes time: layer by layer, each vase is created in a manufacturing process that takes up to 15 hours and focuses not only on the fascinating shapes but also on sustainability.