Meli wanted Greek restraint you can pick up — she made this JAY tapered stone vessel for consoles that already overflow, a teacher of one stem or of silence, in marble and travertine colourways chosen for Gulf light.
In an age of abundance, Meli does not hide from choice. She imagines an object, fusses until it feels like hers, then celebrates it in public — a curriculum you can pick up with your hands.
She brought home flowers that shouted and a child placed one object on the table and walked away satisfied. That was the curriculum. In infinite bouquets, infinite feeds, she wanted a vessel that would teach enough — not as a lecture, as a taper of stone.
Tapered bud vases in a paintbox of quarries: purple, red, green, pale stone. She matched them to Dubai brightness until the empty vase still held the console. JAY is named for that child’s lesson. She made the object so the lesson would have a body.
Celebrate.
Consoles in full homes need an editor. This vessel edits for you: one branch, or none. She celebrates emptiness as a family choice, not an aesthetic of poverty. Abundance, chosen.
Hold one true thing. Leave the rest empty on purpose — that is also a kind of wealth.
Finish, scale, the version your hands already know. Selection is how meaning becomes yours — not a setting buried in a menu.
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What the piece is made of, how it lives in a room, and how to keep it honest. Meaning needs a body.
The quarry in the piece.
Natural marble or travertine
Purple Vein, Terracotta Vein, Pale Sage, Warm Beige
Honed
Each piece is cut from natural stone, so veining, tone, and texture vary slightly.
Purple Vein, Terracotta Vein, Pale Sage, Warm Beige
How it occupies a room.
~15 cm height
Minimalist modern vessel — sideboard, console, or kitchen shelf
One round vase
In stock
How to keep it honest.
Wipe with a pH-neutral cleaner and a soft cloth. Avoid acidic or abrasive products.
UAE delivery included
Free UAE delivery — no separate shipping fee at checkout. 5% VAT applies at checkout. Orders are typically processed within 1–3 business days, then delivered to the UAE in 7–15 business days. Tracking is emailed once your order ships.
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