White Vase by George J. Sowden for Bitossi, Italy, 2016 for sale at Pamono

The collaboration between designer George J. Sowden and Bitossi Ceramiche, which began in the early 1980s, is a vivid example of Bitossi’s ability to embrace innovation and contemporary design.

In 2004, Sowden presented Bitossi with a new project, a vase collection consisting of four different shapes. Each vase in this collection is a work of art, the result of a meticulous assembly process. The elements are turned from white earth and then assembled to create the structure of each piece: a round disc base, a central body, and an upper part. The decoration of these vases is characterised by an abstract pattern of waves and coloured sections.
Sowden’s design was also executed in a monochrome version in the white pantone, offering a more subdued but equally elegant alternative. In 2016, the collection was reissued in a limited run of 299 pieces per model, making each piece a rare addition for collectors and design lovers.