The modern vase

In the world of design, the subtlest details are often the most striking. Take, for example, modern vases with grooves. To the layman they may appear to be simple decorative objects, but if you look more closely you will see that these grooves perform not only aesthetic but also physical wonders. The reason behind? The Fresnel Effect.

What is the Fresnel Effect?

Named after the French physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel (1788-1827), this effect describes the reflection and refraction of light when it hits a surface. The angle of the incident light is decisive for how much light is refracted and how much is reflected. When the light hits the surface flat, a significant portion is reflected, while at steeper angles, more and more of the light is refracted. A common example of this is bodies of water, which have a reflective effect when the light falls on them correctly.

A play of light and shadow with our modern vases

Now you might be wondering: What does all this have to do with our vases? These are provided with a large number of fine grooves, which means that incident light is reflected in an impressive way. Since each groove is at a different angle to the viewer, the result is a handsome play of light that varies depending on the angle and intensity of the light source, giving each of our vases a remarkable look. The vases not only create impressive reflections, but also interesting shadow patterns. These really come into their own in modern interiors, where designers and decorators use these vases as a focal point of a room or as an accent piece. Miracles of physics for the home The Fresnel effect, although originally discovered in the world of physics, has found its way into the world of modern 3D printed vases through our products. Our vision is to bring this little physical wonder into your home.