The Anicca Vanitas Scent Diffuser by Luca Gruber is made from sheet metal brass and includes a volcanic rock sphere. The brass pieces are hand-polished from the outside to a mirror-like finish, while the inside is patinated to create a dark brass texture. The brass acts as a container and elevates the volcanic rock. At the heart of this diffuser lies a volcanic rock sphere, carefully placed within the brass vessel. This natural element absorbs and gradually releases scented oils, filling the space with a subtle, lingering fragrance that evokes the passage of time. The interplay between the polished brass and the organic texture of the volcanic rock reflects the tension between permanence and impermanence – a central theme of the Anicca Vanitas Collection.
Part of the larger Anicca Vanitas Collection, this scent diffuser is more than just a functional object; it is a meditation on the beauty of transient moments. The design elevates the sensory experience, inviting the viewer to engage with the fleeting yet profound essence of scent. The scent diffuser is part of the Anicca Vanitas Collection, which includes several other well-being pieces, like a vase, candlesticks, an incense holder and a censer.
Like all of Gruber’s pieces, this vase is intended as a physical ode to the craftsmen’s labour and to the subtle qualities of matter subject to human action.
The piece can be made in different metals and finishes on demand. It includes the volcanic rock sphere, but not scented oils.
| Dimensions LxWxH | 8x8x12cm (3x3x5'') |
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| Piece Weight (kg) | 0.6 |
| Production Year | 2024 |
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| Design Class | Open Editions |
