Blue Pallo vase by Poltrona Frau, in blue ceramic with sinuous lines, decorative and contemporary design

Blue Pallo | Vase

Carina Seth Andersson

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€ 513

The Blue Pallo vase was designed for Skruf, the historic Swedish glassmakers that specialises in high-quality blown glass, and made exclusively for Poltrona Frau in the special midnight blue colour. A deep colour that exalts the beauty of the hand-blown glass, offering a glimpse of its transparency. Several vases can be positioned next to each other to create striking overlapping and light effects. The Poltrona Frau logo and the designer’s signature are inscribed on the bottom of vase.

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Blue Pallo | Vase

Carina Seth Andersson
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Concept and Design

The Blue Pallo vase has a strong and elegant spirit. Its spherical shape and generous spout make it an object of great decorative value as well as both graphical and minimalist in style. Blue Pallo is an evocative example of Carina Seth Andersson’s design research. Her careful study of dimensions translates into an original balance between simplicity and meaningful form.  

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Carina Seth Andersson

Carina Seth Andersson is a Swedish designer known for her distinctive yet purposeful glass and ceramic work. Her design process is about scaling-back, finding the balance between simplicity and meaningful form to result in pieces that have a timeless quality.  Carina works with commissions from a wide range of Scandinavian and International design producers including Iittala, Hackman, Skruf, CBI, Svenskt Tenn AB, Marimekko and Fogia. She works with public installations as well as ongoing limited edition productions produced in her Gustavsberg studio.

 

Originally graduating with an MFA from Konstfack, University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm, Carina continues to be involved in education as a senior lecturer of Beckmans School of Design in Product Design department, and is frequently invited to teach and give lectures at design universities in Sweden. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums in New York, Washington, Paris, Amsterdam, Milan, London, Berlin, Helsinki, Stockholm, Tokyo and Osaka. Her pieces are also part of the permanent collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam and Designmuseum Danmark in Copenhagen.

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02 pallo medium vase 5515061
03 pallo large vase 5515062
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The Blue Pallo vase, created by Swedish designer Carina Seth Andersson for Poltrona Frau, represents a perfect synthesis of art, functionality, and contemporary elegance. Hand-blown in the historic Swedish glassworks Skruf, Blue Pallo stands out for its deep midnight blue hue and for its sinuous lines that evoke refined essentiality. This combination of fine materials and minimal design makes it an object of great visual impact and decorative value, capable of fitting harmoniously into a wide range of residential and professional settings.

 

For those who wish to enrich a modern living room, Blue Pallo proves to be an ideal accessory, capable of creating a focal point on a sideboard, a bookcase, or a coffee table. The transparency and depth of the blue glass make it possible to play with natural or artificial light, generating sophisticated reflections and atmospheres that enhance both neutral-toned environments and spaces defined by cool color palettes. In homes furnished in a minimalist or Nordic style, the vase blends in discreetly yet with personality, enhancing the purity of forms and attention to detail.

 

Blue Pallo is also appreciated as a decorative object for executive offices, professional studios, or prestigious waiting rooms. In these contexts, the presence of a vase designed by an internationally renowned designer communicates attention to design and quality, offering guests a high-level visual experience. The possibility of choosing among different sizes makes it possible to adapt the vase to large or more intimate spaces, making it versatile even for desks, reception areas, or meeting tables.

 

Those who love collecting unique objects and designer pieces will find Blue Pallo a precious addition to their collection. The engraving of the Poltrona Frau brand and the designer’s signature on the base guarantees its authenticity and provenance, features highly sought after by design enthusiasts and connoisseurs of applied art. In addition, the possibility of pairing several vases from the same line allows the creation of striking compositions, ideal for temporary displays, luxury store windows, or exclusive events.

 

The Blue Pallo vase is also a refined choice for those looking for a luxury gift for special occasions: anniversaries, weddings, housewarmings, or office openings. Its timeless appearance and artisanal quality make it a meaningful gift, destined to last and be appreciated over time.

 

In high-end hospitality settings, such as boutique hotels or luxury suites, Blue Pallo can be used to enrich rooms, lounges, or lobbies, helping create an exclusive atmosphere curated down to the smallest detail. Even in upscale restaurants or spas, the vase can become an accent element that enhances the sophistication of the setting.

 

No less important is the use of Blue Pallo as a solution for enhancing floral arrangements or simple decorative branches. The generous opening and the stability of the spherical shape make it possible to hold flowers of all kinds, offering endless possibilities for customization according to the season, color preferences, or the theme of the setting. The contrast between the intense blue of the glass and the colors of the flowers creates highly elegant visual effects.

 

Finally, the Blue Pallo vase is perfect for those who wish to personalize their home or workspace with an artistic, signed, and recognizable object that tells a story of craftsmanship, formal research, and Nordic design culture. Its discreet yet striking presence suits both those who prefer understated and refined interiors and those who enjoy daring with color details and objects with a strong identity.