The inspiration for the Dome Urn was to design a cremation urn that reimagined the uninspiring and old-fashioned cremation urns available on the market. The Dome Urn was launched as part of Dutch Stuff 2018 at the London Design Fair, during the London’s annual design festival. It was designed to fit within the modern-day home, redefining our pre-conceptions that cremation urns bring a sense of doom and gloom into our home.

The symbolic meaning of the dome has developed over millennia. Although the precise origins are unknown, a mortuary tradition of beautiful and opulent domes existed across the ancient world, with the circle representing perfection, eternity, and a connection with the heavens.

The Dome Urn consists of three parts: Vessel, Lid and Dome. The Vessel containing the ashes is made of beautiful Bianco Carrara marble. With the deep blue ombre Glass Dome resting on a curved marble base. Through the semi-transparent hand-painted glass wall the viewer is able to see the blurred silhouette of the vessel. Seeing the silhouette through the glass creates a feeling of presence inside of the Dome.

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The Artist

Navigating between art and design, Maria’s research and studio work focuses on the relationship between human and object, and the ways objects mediate our connection with the body.

The increasing lack of tactility in the digital era, sensorial perception, and reimagination of habituated ways of looking at objects are the key elements of her design practice. While conducting experimentations with natural phenomena, materials, colour, form, and techniques, her artistic research combines study in ritualization, traditions, and nostalgia. By balancing research and fabrication, she explores innovative approaches and material expression to create unexpected sensorial experiences and atmospheres.

Import Charges

It is really important for us that you have no surprises concerning extra charges. This urn is sent directly from the Netherlands. On entry to the UK there will be a 20% VAT, 3% duty and courier’s fee to handle the shipment payment to HMRC. The VAT and duty charges are calculated and governed by the UK government at the time of entry to the UK and paid directly by you before receipt of your urn. You will be notified by the courier for the charges payable. Once paid, your urn will be delivered.

Size

Depth: 27 cms
Height: 36 cms
Volume of ashes: 3 ltrs