Nienke Sikkema for HKLIVING Gemstone Amphora Vase, Crystal Clear

The Amphora vase challenges the idea of what a classic glass form should be. Sculpted at a generous scale, its silhouette is interrupted by expressive handles built from faceted, gem-like elements, functional, but deliberately exaggerated. The result is a piece that plays with balance and expectation, reflecting both Nienke Sikkema's intuitive approach to glass and a shared appetite for bold, character-led design.

More object than ornament, it invites light, touch, and curiosity in equal measure. In crystal clear glass, the faceted body and twisted handles become almost entirely about light and reflection, equally striking whether filled with flowers or left empty to catch the sun. Works beautifully with fresh or dried stems, or simply styled empty as a statement piece in its own right.

Designed in collaboration with glass artist Nienke Sikkema for HKLIVING, it's part of a wider collection of glass objects that feel like contemporary gemstones: heavy, luminous, and a little unruly. Hand-finished, so expect natural variation in shape and texture from piece to piece. Also available in a green colourway.

Styling Suggestions

• Use as a statement vase for dried, architectural stems such as bunny tail grass or seed heads, where the clear glass lets the silhouette read clearly
• Display empty on a shelf or console where light can pass straight through it
• Group with ceramics and books on open shelving for a layered, lived-in display
• Raise it up on a plinth or pedestal as a sculptural object in its own right

Why We Like It

We love the contradiction at the heart of this piece, a generous, weighty silhouette balanced by handles that look almost too delicate to be real glass. In clear glass, it becomes more about light and shadow than colour, equally at home minimal or styled full.

Key Features

• Hand-finished glass amphora vase in crystal clear
• Sculptural twisted handles in a gem-like, faceted style
• Designed by glass artist Nienke Sikkema for HKLIVING
• Measures approximately 37 x 23 x 33.5cm
• Natural variation in shape and glass texture, no two are quite identical
• Part of a wider Nienke Sikkema for HKLIVING glass collection
• Decorative use, suitable for fresh or dried stems