Sculptural Vase or High Candle Lantern by Donatas Žukauskas

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Sculptural Stone-Look Candle Lantern — EMBER High by Donatas Žukauskas

A dual-purpose sculptural object. By day it is a tall … Read more Sculptural Stone-Look Candle Lantern — EMBER High by Donatas Žukauskas

A dual-purpose sculptural object. By day it is a tall stone-look vessel with the density and bearing of something geological — dark, volcanic, unhurried. By night, with a candle inside, it becomes an atmospheric lantern, pushing warm light through its textured surface and filling a room with depth and shadow. Its taller form makes the light play more pronounced and the surface character more visible.

Each piece is built by hand from recycled paper pulp combined with organic cement, mineral pigments, and binders. Once dried and finished, the composite behaves more like wood than stone — strong, slightly elastic, and resistant to splitting. The hollow centre is deliberate rather than incidental: it is shaped to gather and direct light, letting the flame bring the surface to life from the inside. What reads as volcanic rock in daylight turns into a living object after dark.

This design doesn't smooth away natural variation — it leans into it. Cracks, surface shifts, and unpredictable texture are exactly the point: imperfection as a way to create beauty.

Every piece is handmade and one of a kind — small differences in texture and surface are intended and part of the design. Candle included. Made to order. Custom finishes and dimensions available on request. Trade pricing available. Ships worldwide. Lead time 4–8 weeks.

Designed, crafted and built by Donatas Žukauskas — a Lithuanian sculptor and designer whose practice sits between functional object-making and autonomous art, guided by one conviction: imperfection as a way to create beauty. See less