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MOAI: Vases Inspired by Massive Stone Statues on Easter Island

10.16.14 | By
MOAI: Vases Inspired by Massive Stone Statues on Easter Island

Raul Frollà designed a pair of monolith-like, molded stoneware vases for Incipit which were inspired by the massive, human stone statues on Easter Island, hence their name MOAI.

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Available in a tall and short version and in two colors, dove or grey, the rounded vases also reference the objects that might be used in everyday life in ancient times. While most of the body is curved, the design flattens out on both sides.

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Caroline Williamson is the former Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk and a writer with a passion for modern design, architecture, and creative culture. She holds a BFA in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, solving New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or curating Spotify playlists.