Starquiola Vase Amber
ABOUT THE PRODUCT
design: Jakub Berdych Karpelis, 2016
material: glass, plastic
dimensions:
wide: 30 x 35 cm
tall: 24 x 48 cm
Starquiola collector's vases are produced in limited collections combining captivating colour variations that mirror the novel combination of seemingly incompatible materials: plastic and glass. The bowls designed by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell were complemented by Jakub Berdych Karpelis with glass modules, composing a vase shape inspired by the early work of designer Philippe Starck. Glass in plastic, design in design. Starck + Urquiolla = Starquiola.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Jakub Berdych Karpelis (*1971, Prague) is the co-founder of one of the most famous Czech design studios Qubus, which also made history as the first design shop with its own production in the Czech Republic. Since the founding of the Qubus brand and the opening of the eponymous showroom in 2002, he has been focusing on conceptual work with traditional materials such as glass and porcelain. He has created comprehensive collections and products that have been featured in the prestigious Moss Gallery New York and Mint Gallery London. His works are represented in many museum and private collections, such as the Moravian Gallery in Brno, the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, Die Neue Sammlung - Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, etc. Among Berdych's most famous interior projects is the reconstruction of the Church of St. Bartholomew in Chodovice. Studio Qubus is also responsible for the architectural design of many exhibitions and museum displays, and he is also the author of the design of several awards, such as the Magnesia Litera etc. Since 2008, he has been the artistic director of the DOX by Qubus gallery store in the DOX Contemporary Art Centre in Prague.
ABOUT THE BRAND
QUBUS (est. 2002)
Qubus has been provoking with conceptual design objects and art pieces for 24 years!
All Qubus products are HANDMADE IN BOHEMIA – handmade in the Czech Republic.
Qubus stands also for the first Czech design shop with its own production in Czech Republic, located in Rámová Street No.3 from the very beginnings in 2002. The luxury collectibles and everyday utility products are famous for their inventive design that ironically and humorously pushes the boundaries of your personal taste.
Qubus was founded in 2002 by artist, sculptor and designer Jakub Berdych Karpelis (1971), who invited Maxim Velčovský (1976), a recent graduate of UMPRUM, to collaborate with him. The design duo was behind the opening of the Qubus showroom in the same year. They co-directed the Qubus brand together as a duo until 2009. In 2009 Maxim left for LASVIT and since that Jakub followed as art director of Qubus – his own brand. Since 2010, Jakub Berdych Karpelis has remained as the art director and chief designer of the brand. In 2023 arts manager, curator and producer Marcela Straková (1977) has joined Jakub and since then they have been co-directing Qubus as artist-producer duo together towards the 25th anniversary which comes in May 2026.
In addition to conceptual and product design Qubus also carries out projects in the field of interior and exhibition design. Qubus has been awarded and Jakub also an author of several prestigious awards across the fields of culture, art and design, and has created a number of now iconic installations, collections and artworks under the Qubus brand.
Qubus products are characterized by the use of radical materials such as glass and porcelain, all created in local workshops and in collaboration with local masters of their craft.
The tiny imperfections and bubbles are a testament to handmade craftsmanship.
Qubus Design Studio serves as a platform for the artistic work of Jakub Berdych Karpelis and other artists/designers that Qubus invites to collaborate.
| Code | Code: 6301/WID 6301/SAN 6301/SAN2 Choose variant |
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| Brand name: | Qubus |
| Category: | The designers |
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