Strawberry Swirly Sugar Vases - Candlesticks by Anna Barlow

Ice Cream Cone and Sugar Icing inspired sculptural vases-candlesticks by British ceramic artist Anna Barlow.

A refined expression of playful form, this set of two sculptural porcelain vases–candlesticks transform everyday objects into
collectible design pieces. Drawing inspiration from the nostalgic silhouette of ice cream cones and the delicate movement of sugar icing, the artist twists each piece bringing humour and balancing irreverence with elegance—turning everyday décor into a conversation starter. 

Crafted from smooth, Parian porcelain, the forms feature gently tapered bases topped with glossy, icing-like contours. Designed to
function as both petite vases and candlesticks, they invite versatility:
display them with a small bouquet of seasonal flowers, a taper candle, or let them shine as standalone sculptural objects.

Perfect for modern, eclectic, or art-forward interiors, this
duo adds a touch of sweetness that Marie Antoinette and her court would adore at a garden tea party.

Ideal for collectors of contemporary art and ceramics, modern still-life compositions, and elevated tablescapes, this set introduces an
irreverent sense of joy while maintaining a distinctly sophisticated presence.

Details

• Set of two sculptural porcelain vases–candlesticks
• Parian glazed porcelain with a refined, glossy finish
• Dual use: decorative vase or candlestick
• Inspired by ice cream cones and sugar icing forms
• 13 cm H x 6 cm D approximately
• Fragile, handle with care
• Not dishwasher safe
• Handcrafted in London

Anna Barlow is a ceramicist born in Bristol and currently living and working in London. She holds a BA (Hons) in Ceramics from Bath Spa University College and has exhibited her work in galleries internationally.

Her practice is rooted in a fascination with the way we eat food and the rituals that surround celebration, indulgence, and shared experience. She is particularly drawn to how food can quietly tell stories of people, place, and fleeting moments — a full stand of ice creams might suggest a hot summer’s day, communal joy, or treats mysteriously abandoned. These subtle narratives, often overlooked, form the starting point for her work.

Ice cream has become a central focus within her practice due to its transitory nature. Melting, oozing, and collapsing, it embodies a brief yet memorable experience that many people instantly recognise. Through clay, porcelain, and glaze, Barlow captures these temporary states and freezes them in time, transforming ephemerality into permanence. Her work aims to evoke memories of taste and sensation, while also prompting fantasies of indulgence and desire.

Material exploration sits at the heart of her process. Inspired first by the inherent qualities of clay and glaze, she combines surface, texture, and form to create a sense of “visual edibility,” leaving the imagined taste of the work open to the viewer. Following an initial year of focused research into glaze, materials, and texture, she continues to explore new ways of capturing the fleeting beauty and transitory nature of food.

This object will be shipped from U.K.

UK: £15

EU: £20

Global: £35