Memphis Style Ceramic Vase "Ilios" by Florio Keramia 1990s

This beautiful Florio Keramia ceramic vase features an abstract pattern and a glossy finish. The Ilios model is a handmade, postmodern style piece measuring 19 cm long, 24 cm wide and 39.5 cm high. It is an eye-catcher and perfect for any decor.

This vase would make a great addition to any vintage ceramic and pottery collection. Whether you are a Florio Keramia fan or just love unique and beautiful pieces, this vase is sure to impress. Memphis has been a cultural movement born in Milan around Ettore Sottsass and Sottsass Associati, that has combined young architects, artists and designers in 1980s. Luciano Florio Paccagnella, an important member of the group was inspired by Yantra vases of Sottsass and Bauhaus colours and lines when created his serial of unique, hand-made and hand painted totem vases.

Florio Paccagnella studies advertising graphics at the Enal High School of Arts, then at the Academy of Fine Arts at Brera, Milan. In 1974, shortly after graduation he already works for the most well-known advertising agencies and he finishes Fiorucci graphics. Matteo Thun discovers him and introduces him to Ettore Sottsass, leading to his becoming friends and founding a graphic arts company with such prominent young designers a Marco Zanini and Also Cibic.