JOHN SHOEMAKER | GLASS SMOKE VASE | APOTHECARY ARCHITECTURE

JOHN SHOEMAKER | GLASS SMOKE VASE | APOTHECARY ARCHITECTURE

The Smoke Vase from John Shoemaker is an extraordinary work of functional studio art that reimagines the classic vessel form through the lens of scientific precision, alchemical surface treatment, and deeply considered contemporary aesthetics. Handblown at Shoemaker's Apothecary Architecture studio in Asheboro, North Carolina, this luxury artisan vase draws its refined design language from antique and scientific glass forms — elevated through a modern aesthetic sensibility with exceptional precision technique and the signature alchemical surface quality that defines Shoemaker's celebrated studio practice. The evocative smoke treatment lends a deeply atmospheric, mysterious depth to the glass surface — a shifting, layered quality that feels as much like captured weather as functional object, catching and refracting light with an ever-changing, meditative complexity that rewards extended contemplation. At 3.5" wide and 7" high, the beautifully proportioned form offers an elegant, considered presence that feels equally stunning as a standalone sculptural object, a refined vessel for botanical stems, or a distinguished addition to a curated studio craft collection. As a handmade piece, each vase carries its own unique and celebrated variations in form, color, and surface — making every Smoke Vase a genuinely irreplaceable work of functional fine art. A rare and collectible studio craft piece for the discerning home that seeks the extraordinary artistry of handblown glass and the transformative beauty of objects that elevate the everyday into the exceptional.

Materials: Hand-Blown Glass
Dimensions: 3.5" W x 7" H
Origin: Handmade in Asheboro, North Carolina
Due to the handmade nature of this item, slight variations from the photo should be expected and celebrated.