{"product_id":"nienke-sikkema-gemstone-amphora-vase-crystal","title":"Nienke Sikkema for HKLIVING Gemstone Amphora Vase, Crystal Clear","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDesigned in collaboration with glass artist Nienke Sikkema for \u003cstrong\u003eHKLIVING\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eStyling Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eUse 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDisplay empty on a shelf or console where light can pass straight through it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGroup with ceramics and books on open shelving for a layered, lived-in display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRaise it up on a plinth or pedestal as a sculptural object in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHand-finished glass amphora vase in crystal clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSculptural twisted handles in a gem-like, faceted style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDesigned by glass artist Nienke Sikkema for HKLIVING\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMeasures approximately 37 x 23 x 33.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNatural variation in shape and glass texture, no two are quite identical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePart of a wider Nienke Sikkema for HKLIVING glass collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDecorative use, suitable for fresh or dried stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HKLIVING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59945960079694,"sku":"SSN0008","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0287\/5726\/files\/ssn0008-eg_02.jpg?v=1782127483","url":"https:\/\/northhome.uk\/products\/nienke-sikkema-gemstone-amphora-vase-crystal","provider":"North Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}