Light, surprising and quietly poetic, the Seletti Amor Volat vase and base feels like a small suspension of gravity, a classical head turned skywards and held there with improbable poise. Conceived by Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba for Seletti, this piece sits within vases as both a sculptural object and a functional vessel that questions how decoration can make us feel: buoyant, amused and unexpectedly tender all at once.

Sculpture that acts like a vase

The design translates a carved, classical profile into an upside down head vase whose mouth becomes the receptacle for stems and the base a calm, supportive plinth. It’s a playful inversion that reads as metaphor: falling in love, floating free; while remaining usefully proportioned for table and shelf. The silhouette is deliberately recognisable yet softened, so the object functions equally as a single focal point or as part of a layered collection of ceramics. It pairs beautifully with pieces from the Seletti Love In Bloom collection and complements the artisanal ethos of the Kintsugi collection, creating a dynamic, expressive tabletop or display arrangement.

Porcelain made to hold small rituals

Executed in refined porcelain, the Amor Volat balances the tactile coolness of fine ceramic with thoughtfully considered weight and balance. The surface finish refracts light with a soft, slightly satiny sheen that flatters both fresh stems and dried arrangements. While porcelain rewards gentle handling, the piece is designed by Marcantonio x Seletti to be used, not locked away. So it’s ideal for bedside tables, consoles and curated shelves where a single bloom or a short spray can transform a moment.

Giftable, narrative and ready to live with

The Seletti Amor Volat is a piece that brings narrative to everyday objects: decorative enough to headline a shelf, practical enough to be used regularly. It is an excellent Seletti vase and decor gift for collectors and lovers of ironic elegance: someone who appreciates design that smiles while it performs. With simple care (occasional dusting and mindful placement away from high-traffic knocks), the porcelain will keep its presence and charm for years. Isn’t that a rare pleasure, an object that flirts with poetry and still makes sense at the centre of daily life?