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The Poet Medium Vase in milky white hand-thrown terracotta with an abstract profile silhouette.
  • The Poet Medium Vase in milky white hand-thrown terracotta with an abstract profile silhouette.
  • Second product view of the Poet Medium Vase showing the sculptural face-like contour of the terracotta form.
  • Additional view of the Poet Medium Vase emphasizing the abstract profile and milky white surface.
  • The Poet Medium Vase shown in another product view with its slender sculptural proportions.
  • Additional product image of the Poet Medium Vase highlighting its hand-thrown terracotta form and pale finish.
  • The Poet Medium Vase in milky white hand-thrown terracotta with an abstract profile silhouette.
  • Second product view of the Poet Medium Vase showing the sculptural face-like contour of the terracotta form.
  • Additional view of the Poet Medium Vase emphasizing the abstract profile and milky white surface.
  • The Poet Medium Vase shown in another product view with its slender sculptural proportions.
  • Additional product image of the Poet Medium Vase highlighting its hand-thrown terracotta form and pale finish.
The Poet Medium Vase | Hand-Thrown Milky White Terracotta

The Poet Medium Vase | Hand-Thrown Milky White Terracotta

$260
$260

The Design Story

A hand-thrown terracotta profile reduced to a few quiet curves beneath a milky white surface.

The Poet Medium Vase turns a simple vessel into a line drawing in three dimensions. Its hand-thrown terracotta body is shaped around an abstract human profile, echoing the economical portrait sketches associated with early modernist artists while keeping the form deliberately spare.

A milky white finish lets shadow do much of the visual work, tracing the forehead, nose, mouth, and chin as light moves across the surface. The 11-inch scale is intimate enough for a console, dining vignette, or entry table, where Poet can stand alone as a sculptural object without requiring a larger arrangement around it.

Considered Details

Design Highlights

  1. 01 Hand-Thrown Terracotta: The vessel is shaped by hand, giving the profile subtle dimensional character.
  2. 02 Sculptural Profile: An abstract face-like contour turns the vase into an object that reads as both vessel and sculpture.
  3. 03 Milky White Finish: The pale surface emphasizes contour, shadow, and negative space rather than applied pattern.
  4. 04 Felted Base: Felt on the bottom helps separate the terracotta body from the surface beneath it.

At a Glance

Material & Form

Material
Hand-thrown terracotta
Color
Milky white
Finish
Milky white finish
Form
Slender profile-inspired sculptural vessel

Material Character

The Nature of the Piece

Hand-thrown terracotta gives Poet a surface that feels shaped rather than mechanically exact. Small irregularities in contour are part of the tactile quality of the clay and reinforce the drawn, gestural character of the profile.

The milky white finish quiets the material visually so light and shadow can define the face-like geometry. A felted bottom adds a practical layer between the terracotta and the furniture surface beneath it.

Scale & Placement

Dimensions & Details

Dimensions and weight details for planning placement with precision.

Height
11.0 in.
Width
6.25 in.
Depth
6.25 in.
Weight
6 lbs

Delivery & Returns

Returns & Restocking

We accept returns with prior authorization within 21 days. We will deduct a 25% restocking fee and return shipping from your refund. Returns must be in original condition, uninstalled (if applicable), and in original packaging.
Estimated Arrival

This item is estimated to arrive in 1-2 weeks. This timeframe includes order processing, any applicable production or restocking time, and standard transit.

Lead times are estimates and may vary; we’ll confirm the expected ship date after you place your order and keep you updated as it moves toward delivery.

You can also reach out to us at help@elementdejoie.com to confirm lead times before placing your order.
Shipping

Complimentary standard shipping is included on all orders. Smaller items typically ship by parcel carrier, while larger furniture, oversized pieces, and heavy natural stone items may ship by freight.

For freight deliveries, the carrier will contact you directly using the phone number provided with your order to arrange a delivery appointment. Standard freight service typically delivers your order to the curb, driveway, garage, or first dry area accessible to the carrier, depending on the carrier and delivery location. Standard freight delivery does not include placement inside your home, unpacking, assembly, or removal of packaging unless specifically stated.

Some products may offer upgraded delivery services, such as threshold, room-of-choice, or white-glove delivery. When an upgrade is available, the available service options and any additional charges will be shown at checkout.

Please make sure the phone number provided with your order is accurate and that someone is available to receive and inspect the shipment at the scheduled delivery time.
Expedited Delivery

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 Some items may offer expedited shipping or upgraded delivery options. When available, these options and any applicable charges will be shown at checkout. Please note that expedited shipping reduces transit time only and does not shorten production, restocking, or processing time. For questions about a hard deadline, please contact help@elementdejoie.com before placing your order.
Damages

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Missing Items

Items shown as 'Delivered' by the carrier but are reported missing must be reported to Daniel House Club within 1 week of the delivery date as shown by the carrier.
Additional Information

No two homes come together in quite the same way—and neither do the pieces chosen for them. Our collection brings together furnishings and objects from a variety of makers and manufacturers, each with its own production schedules, shipping methods, and delivery options.

We consider those differences part of the process of sourcing pieces with character. Whether an item arrives by parcel within days, travels by freight, or is prepared especially for your order, our focus remains the same: selecting pieces worth bringing into your home and making the journey from their source to your space as thoughtful as possible.

A well-considered home isn't assembled all at once. It takes shape piece by piece, through objects chosen not simply to fill a space, but to make that space feel like home.

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