Purple Sculptures
Deep violet, high-gloss and slightly mischievous: the UFO Purple Vase, designed by Attanasio Mazzone for D'Argenta, brings a single, saturated note of purple to a shelf, a desk or a side table.
A small visitor in violet
The UFO Purple Vase takes its name from its silhouette. A compact, rounded hood rises over a large oval opening on the front; two short, stubby arms stand out at the sides; and the base flares like a little skirt. Together they give the piece the look of a friendly visitor from space who has landed on the furniture and decided to stay.
There is no decoration to distract from that shape. The whole vase is one colour, a deep violet purple, with a smooth, high-gloss surface that holds every reflection in the room. The opening reads as a deep, shadowed hollow, which makes the purple around it look even richer. It is playful and graphic rather than classical, a modern vase with a sense of humour.
The colour of emperors
For centuries, purple was one of the rarest and most costly dyes in the world. The famous Tyrian purple of antiquity was extracted, in tiny quantities, from sea snails, and so the colour became the privilege of emperors and kings. Even today, a strong violet carries a trace of that old luxury.
Placed in a contemporary room, the colour loses its solemnity and keeps its depth. A deep violet vase sits well against warm wood, pale stone, brass or grey linen, and it can pick up a purple already present in a rug, a cushion or a painting. As purple decor, one well-chosen object often does more than a whole scheme.
One accent in a quiet room
A single strong colour piece is the simplest way to bring an accent into a neutral room. The UFO vase works on a bookshelf, on a desk or on a side table, with or without flowers, and its compact form lets it hold its ground beside books and lamps. It is designed and finished by hand in Mexico, by a house that has worked in Mexico City since 1976.
The same model appears in yellow, pink, orange, blue and white on its own colour pages, and several colours side by side make a small, cheerful collection. Our Colorful sculptures page gathers the whole family, and our Flower vases page shows the designer vase alongside more traditional forms.
Frequently asked questions
Who designed the UFO vase?
The UFO vase was designed by Attanasio Mazzone for D'Argenta and is designed and finished by hand in Mexico. Its rounded hood, oval opening, short arms and flared base give it the friendly, space-visitor character that inspired its name.
Does the UFO vase come in other colours?
Yes. Besides this deep violet purple, the same model appears in yellow, pink, orange, blue and white, each on its own colour page. Every version is a single colour with the same high-gloss surface, so they can be combined or shown on their own.
Can I see the vase before ordering?
Yes. An art advisor can show you the vase on a video call, so you can see the depth of the violet and the gloss of the surface before deciding. Our team can also suggest how it fits the colours of your room.