Flat Anfore Vase in White by Zpstudio

About This Piece

Contemporary Design

Anfore is a collection of biscuit porcelain vases that are clay dyed. The vases come with an opaque finish, available in three different colors. The applied golden spheres allow the vase to be placed vertically or leaned horizontally. The idea draws inspiration from the Roman amphorae: thanks to their shape they can be leaned and wedged in each other duringshipping or placed vertically on a pedestal when in use. The term anfora was used in the 16th century as a unit to measure weight and capacity and later shortened to the "@" sign by Italian merchants; the sign was repurposed in 1972 by Ray Tomlinson as a divider in the first email addresses.The dimensions of theAnfore vase aremultiples of the original Roman amphorae capacity 'congio' (nearly 3.28 liters).Beyond contemporary shapes, the essential and timeless design of Anfore echoes the past and communicates a sense of belonging.
This piece is available in pink, white, and black.

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Creator	Zpstudio
Manufacturer	Giulia Mangani Porcellane
Design Period	From 2000
Production Period	2010 to Present
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	Signed by maker
Style	Contemporary
Detailed Condition	New — This is a new (unused) item of contemporary design.
Product Code	CZP-247715
Additional Information	Made to Order One of a Kind Made by Hand Open Edition
Materials	Porcelain
Color	Pastel, white
Height	15 cm 15 cm
Diameter	27 cm
Seat Height	15 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Manufacturing Time	3-4 weeks
Ships from	Italy
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.

About the Creator

Zpstudio

Launched in Florence in 2003, Zpstudio is an architecture and design practice. Its work ranges in scale from large architectural projects to branding, product, interior, and exhibition design. Describing their approach, studio founders Eva Parigi and Matteo Zetti note: “We strongly believe that beauty is a value, and it can help make the world a better place. Our concept of beauty includes a respect for materials and local culture, design that is able to tell stories, and the use of unexpected but simple solutions to solve basic, everyday needs. Through these ingredients, we hope to inspire good feelings in the people who interact with our projects.”

The studio is involved in international design competitions and exhibitions in Italy and abroad, and their projects are frequently included in design-focused publications. The lighting designs Ottone, Ottone Secondo, and Clochette—as well as the multipurpose, Carrara marble, doorstop-slash-candleholder Plug—were exhibited during Milan Design Week and Fiera Vicenza (both 2015), as well as Fiera Bolzano Arredo (2016). Other standout object designs include Diogenèa—A Tale of Bowls (2015), a limited-edition collection of 20 bowls made by Italian artisans and composed of 20 different materials. Zpstudio’s work has earned multiple awards at international events, including Best of Now (Paris, 2001), Grandesign (Milan, 2002), Tokyo Design Week (2004), and Italian Design on Tour (IDOT, 2005). Clients include, among others, Lumen Center Italia, JVC, Sharp, Parentesi Quadra, Viceversa, and Softline-Allkit.

Parigi (born in Siena, Italy in 1968) and Zetti (born in Firenze, Italy in 1968) met as students at the University of Florence in 1996. Both earned Bachelor’s degrees there (1996). Parigi also has a Master’s degree in exhibition design from Domus Academy Milano (2000) and a PhD in architectural planning from the University of Florence (2005).