SWAP – A Designer Collection of 3D-Printed Vases

I wanted the SWAP vase collection to go beyond aesthetics and carry a clear, meaningful idea. Not just another decorative object, but a product with character—interesting both in form and concept. At the same time, feedback from customers inspired me to design vases with a larger diameter, giving flowers the space they truly need.

I was faced with a technical challenge: how to produce large vases on a 3D printer with a build volume smaller than the intended final size. This limitation led to the development of a modular construction system, which ultimately became the core principle of the entire collection.

The modular approach makes it possible to print the vases from recycled PLA using existing printers, part by part. If a single component fails—which can occasionally happen—it doesn’t mean scrapping the entire object. The result is a more efficient, economical, and environmentally responsible production process.

What began as a technical solution evolved into a defining design feature. The modularity introduces playfulness and allows each vase to be personally reconfigured by rearranging individual components. The system supports stacking to heights of one or even two meters, opening up unexpected possibilities for scale and expression.

Thanks to their modular combinations, the SWAP vases are designed to last.

Playful. Modular. Distinctive.

Their concept and production remain intentionally simple—built on efficient manufacturing principles and a sustainable approach to 3D printing.

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