French designer Antoine Seguin explores the relationship between objects, territory and craftsmanship through the Èreità Vase, a sculptural piece produced by Emiceram where clay, rope and aluminum come together in a dialogue between tradition and contemporary design.
Presented at Isola Design District during Milano Design Week 2026, the vase is deeply rooted in the history of Marseille and Provence. Each material carries a cultural memory: handcrafted ceramic, maritime rope-making techniques and raw aluminum inspired by the region’s industrial past.
The ceramic body, developed in collaboration with local artisan EmiCeram, highlights technical precision through complex molding processes, while the untreated aluminum tube introduces a minimalist and architectural contrast. The result is an object that feels both poetic and functional — balancing craftsmanship, design and material research. With the Èreità Vase, Antoine Seguin transforms everyday materials into a contemporary narrative about heritage, adaptation and the evolving language of artisanal production.