Bucket Vase
ABOUT THE PRODUCT
design: Qubus & Jakub Berdych Karpelis, 2010
material: hand-blown glass in a mould, plastic bucket
dimensions: ⍉ 22 x 41 cm
limited edition of 20 pieces - various colour options for the glass vase and the bucket
Lightness, subtlety and a certain exaggeration lead to a precise processing of the material and a pure interpretation of the original idea. The time-tested and unchanging shape of the plastic bucket acquires a new dimension and context. This ordinary object is elevated to the level of artifact and design object for collectors thanks to a new perception and the materials with which it was previously combined.The Bucket vase collection is made of clear, yellow or black glass. The buckets are white, red, brown or red to combine with the glass vase. Designer Jakub Berdych Karpelis was fascinated by the simple shape of the bucket, and because his works often rely on contradictions in objects and a new relationship, the Bucket Vase collection is a process of elevating one ordinary product into a new beautiful object. The inspiration for this collection was also inspired by floristry.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Jakub Berdych Karpelis (1971, Prague) is the co-founder of Qubus studio. Since its inception in 2002, he has focused on conceptual work in traditional Czech materials such as glass and porcelain. He is credited with the brand's expansion beyond the Czech Republic and the creation of a number of works, complete collections and products now significant for the Qubus brand. Among the most famous projects is the reconstruction of the interior of the Church of St. Bartholomew in Chodovice. His works can be seen not only in Czech, but also in world famous galleries and collections such as Moss Gallery New York or Mint Gallery London and others. In addition to conceptual and product design, he also works in the field of interior design, architecture and free art. Since 2008 he has been the art director of the gallery store DOX by Qubus at the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art in Prague.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Qubus is the first post-revolution independent design brand and studio in the Czech Republic, featuring the country's first design shop with its own production.
Since its inception in 2002, it has been located at Rámová 3, Prague 1. From luxury collectible objects to everyday design products, Qubus is renowned for its imaginative style that ironically and humorously pushes the boundaries of personal taste.
The brand was founded in 2002 by sculptor and designer Jakub Berdych Karpelis (1971), who invited Maxim Velčovský (1976), then a fresh graduate of UMPRUM, to collaborate.
That same year, the duo opened the Qubus showroom. They managed the brand together until 2010, when Maxim departed for Lasvit, where he remains today. Jakub Berdych Karpelis continues as the owner, art director, and chief designer of his own brand.
In 2023, Jakub was joined by curator, and creative producer Marcela Straková (1977). Together, they now lead the studio as an curator-designer duo, heading toward the 25th anniversary of Qubus in May 2026.
In addition to conceptual and product design, Qubus Studio also realizes projects in interior design and exhibition architecture. Qubus is both a recipient and a creator of several prestigious awards in the fields of culture, art, and design. Under the Qubus brand, numerous now-iconic installations, collections, and artworks have been created.
The studio’s products are characterized by the use of traditional materials, such as glass and porcelain, crafted in local workshops in collaboration with regional masters of their trade.
Since its early days, Qubus has invited other artists and designers to collaborate and expand its portfolio with original, limited-edition collections. The Qubus Design Studio thus serves as a creative platform not only for Jakub Berdych Karpelis but for other artists and designers as well.
All Qubus products are HANDMADE IN BOHEMIA – handcrafted in the Czech Republic.
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