Explore the Mireni Papier Mâché Collection

Mireni is a collection made of papier mâché with soft irregularities and subtle colour tones, and this vase is its tallest expression at 67 cm. The texture and thickness of the material create a visual lightness that is unusual at this scale: the eye registers a substantial column, yet the piece is paper and behaves accordingly, easy to lift and reposition. That combination of size and lightness is what makes a tall decorative vase practical in a room where the furniture already does the heavy work.

Because of the natural qualities of the material, each piece shows unique tones and slight variations that enhance its exclusivity. Look closely and the beige is not one colour but several, shifting where the layers overlap and where the surface swells a little. Those soft irregularities are the signature of the collection rather than a defect, and they give a large papier mâché vase a depth that a smooth cast finish cannot reproduce.

Placing a Tall Vase in a Quiet Room

A piece of 67 cm belongs on the floor or on a low surface rather than on a dining table, where it would block sightlines. Stand it beside an armchair, in an alcove or at the end of a sideboard, and leave clear wall behind so the outline stays legible. Filled with tall dried grasses it becomes a room divider in miniature; left empty it works as a sculptural object, which is how a tall floor vase tends to look best in a pared-back scheme.

Treat the papier mâché as paper: dried or artificial stems only, no water inside, and a slim watertight container placed within the neck if fresh flowers are essential. Keep it away from radiators, steam and damp walls, and dust with a dry soft brush rather than a cloth. Set among rattan, oak and linen, the warm beige belongs to the same natural materials family and holds a corner of a room without demanding attention.