EDITIONS MILANO Kouki Candle Holder Black

Kouki is a project that reveals Oki Sato’s emotional and intellectual interpretation of the ritual of lighting a candle. Kouki (Kou -meaning light in Japanese- and Ki – sheen/shine) is a marble tray that gathers a series of elements gravitating around the main protagonist, the candle. The candle is contained in a marble cylinder which presents a central cut to facilitate its lighting. Other precious elements complete the set: a match holder, a wick trimmer, a container for used matches and a snuffer to extinguish the flame. All items are placed in a specific position and have their own purpose. The concept behind Kouki relates to the substantial purity of things with a focus on removing, rather than adding, coherently reaffirming Nendo’s distinctive approach.

From the collaboration with Nendo originates Kouki, a project that reveals Oki Sato’s emotional interpretation of the ritual of lighting a candle. Kouki (Kou – meaning light in Japanese- and Ki – sheen/shine) is a marble tray that gathers a series of elements gravitating around the main protagonist, the candle. The candle is contained in a marble cylinder which presents a central cut to facilitate its lighting. Other precious elements complete the set: a match holder, a wick trimmer, a container for used matches and a snuffer to extinguish the flame. All items are placed in a specific position and have their purpose. The concept behind Kouki relates to the substantial purity of things with a focus on removing, rather than adding, coherently reaffirming Nendo’s distinctive creative approach.

A tribute to the land where it is made as the result of the highest craftsmanship. Known for its marble quarries, its art ateliers and its fashionable riviera resorts, Versilia is the sum of Italian lifestyle. Versilia vase features a fine feminine and sensual shape. The brightest Arabescato marble and the most charming Blue Sodalite marble are combined to created an unmistakable red and white pattern. Versilia is a unique decorative object as well as a functional vase that can be filled with flowers or with foliage for a bold statement.

A masterpiece of craftsmanship. Versi Versi features the unique creative sign of Patricia Urquiola. Hand-carved from Rosso Francia and Carrara Gioia marbles, Versi Vase is part of the Versi tableware collection. Each vase is hand-made and is unique, as the stones it comes from. Due to marble’s natural characteristics, an imperfect water tightness is possible.

A masterpiece of craftsmanship. Versi carafe small B features the unique creative sign of Patricia Urquiola. Hand carved from Rosso Francia and Carrara Gioia marbles, it is ideal to serve fresh water and juices. Versi carafe small is made in two different marble combinations and is part of the Versi tableware collection. Each carafe is hand-made and is unique, as the stones it comes from.

Cooling has never been so cool. A marble container that preserves the temperature of the wine or champagne bottle in the most natural way, avoiding the use of ice. Thanks to marble’s natural properties, the bottle will remain chilled at its best. Cooler G is made in Grand Antique marble featuring unique black and white contrasts.

Cooling has never been so cool! A marble container that preserves the temperature of the wine or champagne bottle in the most natural way, avoiding the use of ice. Thanks to marble’s natural properties, the bottle will remain chilled at its best. Cooler E is made in Black&Gold marble, a natural stone with unique intense white veins and golden inclusions.

Versi Ice Bucket is hand-made in the highest quality Fior di Pesco Carnico and Carrara Gioia marbles. This ice bucket is part of the Versi collection of tableware in marble featuring Patricia Urquiola?s unmistakable distinguishing sign. Each ice bucket is unique as the stone it comes from. Due to marble’s natural properties, a slight leakage of water is possible.

Part of the Kouki set designed by Nendo, the candle is contained in a marble cylinder that presents a central cut to facilitate its lighting. The concept behind Kouki relates to the substantial purity of things with a focus on removing, rather than adding, coherently reaffirming Nendo’s distinctive creative approach. Kouki candle holder white is carved by hand from blocks of the purest Arabescato marble.