JOHN SHOEMAKER | BLUE VASE | APOTHECARY ARCHITECTURE

JOHN SHOEMAKER | BLUE VASE | APOTHECARY ARCHITECTURE

The Blue Vase from John Shoemaker is a breathtakingly luminous work of functional studio art that reimagines the classic vessel form through the lens of scientific precision, alchemical surface mastery, 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 rich, jewel-toned blue brings an extraordinary depth and translucent luminosity to the glass surface — a vibrant, shifting quality that catches and refracts light with an ever-changing, mesmerizing brilliance that feels as alive as the color itself, evoking the cool, ineffable beauty of deep water, clear sky, and the most coveted of precious stones in a single, exquisitely considered vessel form. At 3.5" wide and 7" high, the beautifully proportioned form offers an elegant, commanding presence that feels equally stunning as a standalone sculptural object, a refined vessel for botanical stems, or a distinguished companion to the Shoemaker Smoke Vase in a curated studio craft collection of exceptional handblown glass artistry. As a handmade piece, each vase carries its own unique and celebrated variations in form, color, and surface — making every Blue Vase a genuinely irreplaceable work of functional fine art for the discerning home.

Materials: Hand-Blown Glass
Color: Blue
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.