Cast Iron Foot Vessel

Description

The Cast Iron Foot Vessel transforms a familiar part of the body into an unexpected piece of functional sculpture. The elongated ankle becomes a deep, open vessel, while the foot extends across the surface below, complete with simplified toes and incised detailing. Strange, direct and distinctly physical, it gives an ordinary storage object a memorable silhouette.

Each piece is individually sand-cast in iron and finished with a durable matte black powder coating. Subtle irregularities in texture and surface are retained as evidence of the casting process, giving every Foot Vessel its own character. The material’s substantial weight provides stability, while its dark, tactile finish gives the playful form a grounded architectural presence.

Placed on a desk, the upright vessel keeps pencils, scissors, rulers and other tools within easy reach. Its broad foot creates a useful resting place for smaller objects, while the overall weight allows the piece to serve as a paperweight, bookend or sculptural doorstop. Left empty, it reads as an eccentric object in its own right, equally at home on a living room shelf, office credenza or entry console.

The Cast Iron Foot Vessel is designed for active use rather than careful display. Durable, weighty and deliberately unconventional, it brings a moment of surrealism to everyday organisation without losing its practical purpose.

Product ID: 1657345

Dimensions

Width: 215mm
Length: 100mm
Height: 200mm

Warranty

This product is covered by a 1-year conditional warranty.

Sustainability

Our operations are carbon neutral. The local and international freight we organise to deliver this product to you will be offset through the purchase of Verified Carbon Standard carbon credits.