The Pols Potten vases in ceramic embody a vision of interior decoration in which craftsmanship converses with a confident contemporary aesthetic. This selection of 8 models offers carefully worked shapes, tactile textures and matt or glazed finishes that make each piece an object in its own right. Ceramic, a noble and timeless material, gives Pols Potten vases a volume and visual presence that few other materials achieve with such restraint. Each vase looks just as good empty as filled, placed on a console, a shelf or a side table.
Founded in Amsterdam, Pols Potten has cultivated an editorial approach to design from the outset: objects are conceived in small series, often handmade, with particular attention paid to volumes and surfaces. The range of ceramic vases perfectly illustrates this approach, with varied silhouettes, from cylindrical forms to more sculpted outlines, available in natural or bolder shades depending on the season. Among the most admired designs is the Steps vase, recognisable by its tiered levels that structure the form in a geometric, rhythmic way. To explore the full range of objects from this Dutch house, the ceramic vases section at The Cool Republic brings together pieces chosen for their formal coherence. Lovers of contemporary ceramics can also compare them with the HKliving vases, which share a similar relationship to material and volume.
These vases are equally at home in a pared-back living room, a hallway or a bedroom where a single strong element is called for. They pair naturally with raw materials such as wood, linen or concrete, and fit into Scandinavian, Japanese-inspired or minimalist interiors. To build a cohesive composition on a cabinet or a shelf, they can be mixed with pieces from the Bloomingville vases section, whose ceramic shapes share a similar spirit. Pols Potten ceramic vases are a solid foundation for any interior that values the quality of forms over an abundance of accessories.