On May 8-10, the festival DESIGN WEEK during, the first in the history of the festival is presented Lithuanian design auction, inviting you to view and buy real Lithuanian design icons, unique, award-winning and benchmark design works.
In the house of the auction - culture bar "Kablys" - after combining the long-standing traditions of the Vilnius auction and the most important achievements of Lithuanian design, a special exhibition will be opened in May: the historical works of Lithuanian designers will be displayed next to the discoveries of today's Lithuanian design.
Among the exhibits of the auction are P. Vitkauskas rocking chair "KU-DIR-KA", restored historical chaise longue by LM Kislauskaitė- Stapulionienė, avant-garde "Sedes Regia" products. Also - the works of contemporary designers who make the country famous - R. Gražio, S. Tarvyda, V. Puzer, I. Marcinkevičienė, T. Jasiulio, L. Kvašytė, A. Rimšaitė, V. Geča, studios EMKO, "Kitaip", "March ", "Zefyras", "Old New" and other designer gems - they are all here.
"The idea for this event was born from observing the interior trends of minimalist modern design, when the calm interior that dominates the interiors of homes and offices is distinguished by one or another unique detail, an object with a history or a luxury product that one can be proud of. We believe that Lithuanian design is something to be proud of, so we invite not only gourmets and collectors of Lithuanian design to participate in the auction, but also that part of society that is interested or looking for a dessert for their home interior. We aim to educate and promote the popularization of Lithuanian design in interiors. Also, we do not forget the topical topic of sustainability - we are happy that we received restored works or objects for the auction with minimal manufacturing defects, thus extending their life", says Gražina Bočkutė, executive director of the Lithuanian Design Forum.
Prohibit: "Kablys+Kultūra", Kauno str. 5, Vilnius
Time: Visiting exhibitions on May 8. 17-21 p.m., May 9. 11 a.m. to 15 p.m., May 10. 11 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Auction: May 10 20-22 hours
Afterparty: May 10 from 23 p.m.
Registration for buyers: https://bit.ly/2TqDLHd
Auction participants:
1.Outdoor furniture PANAMA BANANA
Designer: Agota Rimšaitė
Materials: waterproof impregnated plywood, polyester ropes
Dimensions: 230 230 x x 90 cm
The object offered for auction is unique, not for sale. He participated in several international design exhibitions (Budapest, Mumbai, Milan, Barcelona, Paris, Cannes) and won the following prizes: A'Design Award (2017, gold medal), Audience Favorite (Lithuanian Design Prize "Good Design", 2017 ), TheCreativeAwards (2018, winner of the Product Design category).
The furniture has two functions, a hammock and a soccer goal, which allows people to stay physically active during recreation. Changing these functions is very easy - turning the hammock 90 degrees gives you a modern football goal. Another advantage is its easy assembly and selection, you only need to remove two supporting parts and the furniture folds in half without taking up much space. Panama Banana's design is inspired by the light, soft lines of the beach.
2. Children's chair EUREKA!
Designer: Indra Marcinkevičienė
Study: NO MORE
Materials: wood, stainless steel, fabric, foam
Dimensions: h = 74, 32 x 34 cm
This child seat is educational in nature. The back of the chair simulates real counting numbers that can be used to count. 12 colors are used, which give a positive mood. The chair was inspired by the great Greek inventor, the mathematician Archimedes, who, when he discovered something, shouted "Eureka!" (hence the name with an exclamation point). The first batch of the chair has already gone to schools in Japan. This chair is of limited series production, so don't miss the opportunity to buy it at the design auction!
3. Toy for children UPE
Designer: Gintarė Černiauskaitė
Materials: birch wood, linen packaging, 95 pieces
It is this model of the first "Upe" series presented at the auction that also participated in 2018. was awarded the international Kids Design Award as the best new product for children, won the attention of global manufacturers and traveled to China as a reference model. The constructor was later adapted for children under 3 years of age. for children, and with the signing of an agreement on the mass production of the game in the near future, the constructors of this model will no longer be sold, so this is probably the last chance to purchase the original "River".
It is an educational wooden constructor that helps a child learn to count, read and write in any language. This is the first game in the world where each letter or number is added or built from separate parts. In this way, the child is encouraged to recognize and construct letters and to experiment with the font, the child's creativity is developed, and the child learns to solve problems. The same pieces can also be used to build roads, bridges, castles, put together fairy-tale characters, and anything imaginable!
4. Cabinet MULTIFUNCTIONAL PILL
Designer: Dalius Razauskas
Manufacturer: EMKO
Materials: varnished pine plywood, MDF board
Dimensions: diameter: 112 cm, depth: 30,5 cm
The cabinet offered at auction already has its own travel history - this particular unit has been exhibited both at the world's most important interior design exhibitions ("Maison et Objet" in Paris, "Imm Cologne" in Cologne, ICFF in New York, Milan Design Week), and together with the Lithuanian Design Forum visited Jerusalem Design Week (Israel), Les Boreales Festival (Cannes, France), Paris Design Week (Paris, France)). The famous supermodel Claudia Schiffer also has "Multifunctional Pill" in her summer house, in her children's room.
A round cabinet hung on the wall can instantly turn into a full-fledged workplace, cosmetic table or even a bar. The shelves are designed so that you can change their position as needed. The furniture fits universally in every interior.
5. Lamp PLISE
Designer: Simonas Tarvydas / INDI
Materials: repaper (special paper recycling technology)
Dimensions: diameter: 55, h = 45 cm
This is a unique opportunity to purchase the first lamp by designer Simon Tarvydas. It can be called a prototype, which was awarded the prize of the National Competition "Good Design" (2017) as soon as it saw the light of day. Participant of many international exhibitions representing Lithuanian contemporary design. It was this unit that illuminated the visitors of the technical museum, stayed in Paris and listened to the praises of the French public, visited Normandy and Cologne, illuminated under the vaults of the resurrected church.
6. The lamp HANGS
Designer: Simonas Tarvydas / INDI
Materials: repaper (special paper recycling technology)
Dimensions: diameter: 80, h = 40 cm
The recycled paper Repaper lamp "Kabo" is no longer just a lamp. It is a part of Lithuanian design history. He is a member of the Lithuanian Design Centenary Exhibition at the National Art Gallery in 2018. Participant of the "History of Things" (the catalog of the exhibition is attached to the auction, repr. p. 167), an exhibit of more than one international exhibition, where it always received a lot of attention.
7. Backpack from the KELIONĖ collection '83-'13
Designer: Lucija Kvašytė
Materials: laminated neoprene, tarpaulin
Dimensions: h = 43 cm (with hood h = 85 cm)
In the design auction, the designer presents the 2013 a backpack created for the "Kelionė ‚83-'13" collection, giving meaning to the image of a personified character, the author's father - an alpinist. It explores personal experiences, memories, authority and personal freedom through symbolic images of the past and present.
This collection was presented at the "Young Designer's Prize" competition, where it won the main prize in the fashion design category, as well as at the "Fashion Infection" festival in Vilnius, at the "Next in line" exhibition in London, London Design Week, and won the main prize at the "Habitus Baltija" competition in Riga , thus earning Vilnius Academy of Arts the title of the best art school of that year.
8. COTTON TWITTER printed sweater
Designer: March Design Studio
Composition: 55% cotton, 45% polyester
Size: M
A collection of black and gray jumpers can be seen in designer stores, but this yellow jumper is the only one! How did it come about? During the natural creative process. When creating collections and choosing colors, we always collect samples, which become more and more exclusive samples and part of the history of the products as the years go by.
As the poet once said: "words, like violence, break the silence". Break the silence, write your message in chalk on the Cotton Twitter sweatshirt and spread the word - your word.
The written text remains until you clear it. Black square coated with high quality paint, reusable, washable. You will find chalk in the packaging of the sweater's minimal design.
9. Magnetic mirror KEY KEEPER
Designer: March Design Studio
Materials: mirror, black MDF, neodymium magnets,
Dimensions: 29,7 x 42 cm (A3 format)
The magnetic mirror can hold keys, coins and other metal objects. Hang the mirror next to the door on the wall, or lean it against the hall table, chest of drawers. Double advantage: before going out the door, you don't forget to look in the mirror, and the keys "on your eyes" will go straight to your pocket.
Features: magnetic area to store things, easy to hang, package includes a screw suitable for hanging and a key ring, scratch resistant. Conceptual key holders were a mass-produced product for the foreign market for several years, but the production process has now been discontinued. There are less than 10 magnetic mirrors left in Lithuania. Some of them have a micro flaw - a scratch that appeared during production. What do we consider defective? This is a 1mm scratch that is hard to see if you don't know it's there. Because we are crazy about quality, mirrors with micro defects cannot reach the stores by our own decision. An exclusive, almost perfect mirror will diversify the interior of the hallway or the decor of the room with "magically" hanging items.
Choosing an imperfect mirror will help save it from being thrown away, which means a cleaner environment.
10. Rocking chair KU-DIR-KA
Designer: Paulius Vitkauskas
Materials: painted plywood, seat covered with artificial leather
Dimensions: 90 42 x x 60 cm
The ten-legged chair was created by Pauliaus Vitkauskas, a second-year student, and was presented for the first time at the best chair exhibition-competition [unformatted] (Litexpo, Baldai 2006), where he immediately won the Grandprix. Baldas traveled to international design exhibitions in London, Paris, New York, Tokyo, Moscow, promoting the name of Lithuania.
This chair was given the name of the person who wrote the national anthem of Lithuania and went down in global history as one of the greatest heroes of our nation. Justifying its famous name, the "Ku-dir-ka" chair did not lag behind and was already published in the most famous international design and interior magazines. Type "Ku-dir-ka" chair" into Google to make sure that you are dealing with a true icon of Lithuanian design, recognized by professionals all over the world.
11. Chair ENVISIONED COMFORT
Designers: Vytautas Gečas, Marija Puipaitė
Materials: beech wood, brass, 100% PES
Dimensions: 60 72 x x 72 cm
The inspiration for this object was fantasizing about a sitting position that would provide the maximum sense of pleasure and security that a material environment can provide. Both designers combined their different design practices in this collaboration, visualizing the fantasies they told each other. This nature of work, starting from abstraction, allows us to momentarily erase information (what we know about everyday objects) and opens the possibility to rethink and redesign them. Looking at these pieces of furniture, one can see a parallel between rational thinking that frames fantasy and furniture construction that turns an organic form into an ergonomic object.
The object was presented for the first time in 2018. autumn in Eindhoven, at the "La Terrasse" exhibition called Fantasy (curated by designer Erez Nevi Pana) during the Dutch Design Week. In the same year, the chair was presented at the Milan Furniture Week, as well as at the Paris Furniture Week and at the Lithuanian Design Centennial Exhibition "Stories of Objects" at the National Art Gallery in 2018. and at the joint Lithuanian design exhibition of the Nordic culture festival "Les Boreales" (Cannes, France). To date, this is a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture that is not in circulation.
12. Hall furniture TABLET
Designer: Dalius Razauskas
Manufacturer: OTHERWISE
Materials: Corian, veneer shelves,
Dimensions: 65 x 30 cm
The round shape of the "Tablet" hall simply will not allow you to load the top of the cabinet, but you will be able to put your wallet and keys, which will not be allowed to fall by a cleverly inlaid magnet. The cupboard has space for several pairs of shoes, slippers, shoe care products, combs and perfumes. The "tablet" is made of Corian with a walnut veneer inside, combined with a round mirror.
This piece of furniture is a unique piece of designer furniture, an exhibit of the "Furniture" Exhibition (Litexpo, 2015).
13. Chairs PIRST
Designer: Dalius Razauskas
Manufacturer: OTHERWISE
Materials: painted birch plywood, stainless steel
Dimensions: 36,2 36,2 x x 45 cm
The chairs offered in the auction are designed to sit down, thus reducing the effect of gravity on the lower limbs. An anti-cellulite effect and excellent air circulation have been observed during use. At the Baldai 2011 exhibition, held at the Litexpo exhibition center, the design competition was awarded with a diploma for originality.
14. TREE TREE table
Designer: Agne Balke
Manufacturer: OTHERWISE
Materials: solid oak, painted MDF
Dimensions: 110,2 60,2 x x 80 cm
The table was created by stylizing the Christmas tree motif of Lithuanian folk ornamentation. For those who like order and want to harmonize creative disorder. Thanks to the places for storing things and small things, the workplace can be completed according to your needs. The table will be a delicate accent in a space with clean shapes or will fit perfectly into a lively space. The table is one-of-a-kind, this particular unit has traveled to Lithuanian design exhibitions, competitions and won nominations. Exhibit of the "Furniture" exhibition (Litexpo, 2017, 2018).
15. Cabinet QUADRO
Designer: Dalius Razauskas
Manufacturer: OTHERWISE
Materials: black MDF, veneer shelves, LED lighting,
Dimensions: 96,1 98 x x 31,6 cm
A square cabinet hung on the wall can be transformed into a fully functional workplace or bar according to the needs of the user. The system of internal shelves allows the user to easily adapt it to their needs without using tools: it is possible to fit a laptop, standard binders, catalogs or other work tools. The materials and fittings used ensure a reliable transformation of the furniture and the stability of the worktop. The open lower door becomes an additional support for the work table. The Quadro cabinet is also perfect for places where there is no space for a stationary desk.
Participant of the "Furniture" exhibition (Litexpo, 2017). Unique designer exhibit.
16. Table GOLDEN
Designer: Dalius Razauskas
Manufacturer: OTHERWISE
Materials: painted MDF
Dimensions: 85 75 x x 45 cm
A luxurious versatile two-legged piece of furniture, suitable for the hallway, bathroom, bedroom, ideal as a dressing table. Made of Corian material. One-of-a-kind piece of furniture, not replicated, not available for sale.
17. OMBRE coat
Designer: Victoria Bugajenko
Studio: Zephyr
Materials: neoprene scraps, synthetic fiber, mosaic interlocking,
Size: S / M
Dimensions: length 110
Circulation: 7/7
A couple of years ago, the Zefyras design studio created the first garment from scraps left over from production. With great public interest, the clothes created using sustainable fashion technology have become a symbol of the Zefyros brand. All created products are unique, carefully created like a mosaic from scraps. There is a lot of creative energy in these clothes, because everything is done by hand and human thought. The Ombre coat up for auction embodies all these qualities, uniqueness and the philosophy of sustainable fashion
18. Coat THINK TWICE
Designer: Victoria Bugajenko
Study: Zephyr
Materials: natural leather scraps, neoprene, mohair wool, synthetic fiber
Size: S/M, length 110
Circulation: 1/1
This coat is a continuation of the Think twice line of coats. This is a colorful collection of unfinished coats that presents itself in a new way every year. It was first created in 2017. and won first place in the Good Design Awards. Each coat is completely unique and distinctive in its own character, despite the fact that the shape of all is kept the same. These are one-of-a-kind clothes created using scraps of natural eco-leather, synthetic and natural fabrics. Coats are light, easy to fold, do not take up much space, and are not messy. The length creates an impression of solidity, which contrasts with the color palette - a delicious, memorable, shocking, engaging, eye-contact narrative. The upper part of the natural leather comfortably wraps the shoulders like its own skin, providing coziness and warmth. The classic shape gives the coat versatility - easier combination with different styles of clothes. Coats do not have side seams, so they create a cosmic impression and mask the silhouette.
19. Dresser OLD-NEW
Designer, manufacturer: Ramūnas Gilys
Materials: solid pine panel, veneered oak veneer, milled oak lamella, antique blackened steel, brass, tinted oil,
Dimensions: 120 60 x x 40 cm
It can be said that such a phenomenon as the "Master's workshop" is being revived, representing the tradition of urban craftsmanship that had been interrupted since the interwar period. The design of the chest of drawers is inspired by mid-century modernism, in which you can see both the lightness of Paul McCobb in the metal construction of the legs, and a hint of harsh and monumental brutalism in the texture of the doors. Everything is completed by brass accents, which will oxidize over time and record the touches of the owner's fingers. Conciseness, attention to details, harmony of different materials and 100 percent handiwork of the designer-manufacturer Ramūnas Gilis, the fittings are made by hand specifically for this piece of furniture. This object is one-of-a-kind, has a number, signature, year of manufacture... This is an item not from the factory assembly line, but from the designer's workshop.
20. RESTORED LOUNGE CHAIR
Designer: Lygija Marija Kislauskaitė–Stapulionienė
Restorer: Karolis Tigrudis
Study: SELLAMOUR
Materials: wood (solid beech), covered with dark brown stain and matt varnish, fabric Nevotex (Stella Orange, 100% polyester).
Dimensions: h = 88, 65 x 80, sitting height 34-40, depth 45 cm
Lounge chair from 1928 designed by Lygija Marijas Stapulionienė (b. 1959). of the living room furniture set is a true masterpiece of Lithuanian design, reflecting the modernist stylistics of the 7s, as well as the author's inner freedom and ability to create aesthetic harmony with elementary means, simply based on the purposeful construction of the object.
The lounge chair is one of the first designs by the designer LM Stapulionienė, who obtained the specialty of engineer-architect in 1954. Kaunas Polytechnic Institute, furniture. 1959-1960 LM Stapulionienė designed the first living room furniture sets. A "transformable lounge chair" was part of one such set. This set included all the furniture necessary for furnishing the living room: a spacious sectional, a triangular table with legs surrounded by chairs, a sofa-bed (with analogously shaped armrests) with a linen cabinet and the famous lounge chair. With this set, LM Stapulionienė made her debut at the Moscow furniture exhibition and received an incentive bonus.
21. RESTORED CHAIR
Designer: Lygija Marija Kislauskaitė–Stapulionienė
Restorer: Darius Janušonis
Study: NOA Vintage
Materials: wood (massive beech and birch), covered with dark brown stain and matte varnish, foam, reinforced wadding, fabric Nevotex (Stripe 503 Verde, from the Barok series).
Lygija Marija Stapulionienė's chaise longue has been recreated according to the 1960 model. A real standard of Lithuanian design, an iconic piece of furniture. Restored using luxurious materials and fabrics.
22. Sofa ME
Designer: Darius Juškevičius
Manufacturer: Sedes Regia
Materials: steel, genuine leather Silk, embroidery
Dimensions: 204 80 x x 77 cm
Exhibitor at Maison & Objet Paris, ICFF New York.
One of the first two copies of this model. No more of these three-seater sofas with the original inscription will be produced due to the subsequent meaning of the inscription #metoo.
23. Armchair LIU
Designer: Jonas Jurgaitis
Manufacturer: Sedes Regia
Materials: natural leather Silk, walnut
Dimensions: 65 99 x x 80 cm
Exhibition exhibit at Maison & Objet Paris, ICFF New York, IFFS Singapore.
24. Lava Unibody Fretless Drop
Designer: Rapolas Grazys
Study: Lava Drops
Materials: Wood: Sapele (mahogany type). Fingerboard: ebony. Bridge: Duesenberg. Spinners: Locking tuners. Matte finish. Control spinner, sound and disassembly of strippers. Scale: 655 mm. Detachable switch: 3 positions with split. Rear Bridge: Graphite. Silencers: 2 Lace Alumitones. Case: Made in Italy to special order from Lava Drops.
Dimensions: 31x 102 x 3,3 cm
A unique collector's instrument from the Lava Drops collection created by Rapolo Grazis. This instrument is made from a solid body of Sapele (a type of redwood) and an ebony fingerboard, combining the instrument's body and fingerboard into a single sculptural work of art and sound. This technology amplifies the vibration of the notes on this sectionless instrument, which can produce microtonal sounds similar to those of a violin or cello. During playing, the vibration of the whole instrument is felt. The visual and ergonomic solution of the instrument is based on the drop shape, which provides ergonomic comfort during playing, especially in the sitting position, and thus prolongs the integrity of the performer's body and the instrument. The main idea of this instrument's artwork is to reveal and stimulate the musician's creative abilities, to help discover a personalized playing style and to obtain a unique sound. In particular, this auctioned instrument has been played by such world-famous artists as Dominic Miller (guitarist of the Sting band), PJ D'Atri, Davon Van Buren, Gregory Hilden and others. This instrument has been presented at the world's largest and most important exhibitions of musical innovation, such as: Holly Grail Guitar Show 2018 (Berlin, World Exhibition of Boutique Class Select Instruments); Musik Messe 2016 (Frankfurt, Germany, Europe's largest musical innovation exhibition); Solidworks World 2016 (Dallas, JAV, Technology and Innovation Exhibition), Big Boys Toys 2016 (UAE, Abu Dhabi, an exhibition of exclusive works to which Rapolas Gražys was personally invited to present Lava Drops works created in Lithuania) and many others. Made in Lithuania.
25. Armchair and table LOFT
Designer: Vytautas Puzeras
Study: Puzer design
Materials: natural walnut shell,
Dimensions: table: h = 30, 30 x 78, armchair: h = 65, 99,5 x 78 cm
Unique, the only exhibition set of "Loft". Looks massive, but light inside; cool but comfortable. After getting the balance, it swings. Sit on sculptural ergonomics that match the lofty atmosphere.
26. Sofa ACUSTO
Designer: Vytautas Puzeras
Study: Puzer design
Materials: plywood, metal, tapestry
Dimensions: h = 135, 198 x 71,5 cm
The first, exhibition, one-of-a-kind designer sofa. Be quieter - hear yourself, sip coffee, breathe in your thoughts...
27. Vacuum cleaner SATURN
Designer: Vytautas Didiulis
Manufacturer: Vilnius electric welding equipment factory
Working, with 5 nozzles, instructions, in original packaging
Perhaps the most famous example of Lithuanian technology and modernity is the Saturn vacuum cleaner, which has been manufactured since 1962. produced by the Vilnius electric welding equipment factory. Spherical ball-shaped, brightly colored portable electric pump in all its features accurately reflected the aesthetics of the space age at that time.
As one of the most striking objects of design in the Soviet era, it was displayed at world and local exhibitions, but it is not forgotten even now. in 2011 in the published book "Made in Russia: unsung icons of Soviet design", the Lithuanian vacuum cleaner was included among fifty cult design objects representing Soviet design. [...] Since the beginning of creation, creative stories of the use of "Saturn" forms have been circulating. Specially patinated vacuum cleaner housing halves became components of original design objects. The lamps of the Composers' House were made in this way, and the sculptor Teodoras Kazimieras Valaitis assembled a decorative wall for the restaurant from the same parts in the 7s.Žirmūnas" In Vilnius.
28. Armchair EGGY and table NORD
Designer: Vytautas Puzeras
Study: Puzer design
Materials: Armchair: stainless steel base, tapestry Gabriel Fame (martindale 200), Table: powder-coated steel
Dimensions: armchair h = 100, 84 x 84., table h = 49, 39 x 50 cm
The first prototype, which traveled to many exhibitions, was awarded the "Good Design" prize.
29. Bowl MOVING BOWL
Designer: Tomas Jasiulis
Materials: Corian
Dimensions: 58 47 x x 10 cm
in 2011 The object "Moving bowl" created by designer Tomas Jasiulis for the international competition "Corian on the top" is a moving bowl. The one-of-a-kind object is made of Du Point's unique Corian material. The purpose of use is various: decorative, intended for the household, to put fruits, various objects. The object was presented in 2011. During "Design Week".
30. Sofa VENUS
Designer: Jonas Jurgaitis
Study: Sedes Regia
Materials: natural leather Shine, tinted maple
Dimensions: 278 92 x x 88 cm
Exhibition exhibit at Maison & Objet Paris, ICFF New York, IFFS Singapore.
31.Tile RICOCHET
Designer: Tomas Jasiulis
Materials: concrete
Dimensions: 26 15 x x 2,5 cm
in 2012 the prototype product of the Ricochet collection of concrete tiles designed and manufactured. This is the first 3D design tile product in Lithuania. 100 units were produced, which were used in an individual interior design.
Due to production costs, it was decided to abandon further product development. This auction features one of the last remaining examples of this product.
32. Table WRITE THAT
Designer: Vytautas Puzeras
Study: Puzer design
Materials: stainless steel, laser engraving
Dimensions: h = 55, 50 x 50 cm
One of the very first copies of the series. Inspired by Lithuanian writings, it testifies to the vitality of our culture. This is the Lithuanian DNA code. Non-marring, stainless steel can be used both indoors and outdoors. Participated in the 100th anniversary exhibition of Lithuanian design at the National Art Gallery in 2018.
33. POSTER SET (12 pcs.)
7th century Dec. 9-XNUMX
Materials: pop., polygraph.
Combines "Dailė" products appeared in the Design section by chance. These are forgotten, but newly discovered objects of little-studied mass production and design history, which created and shaped the living environment of the Lithuanian people of the Soviet era, in one way or another shaped the taste of consumers, and dictated the fashion trends of the time. Thanks to them, the interiors and exteriors of public buildings were formed, the public space reflected the spirit of the Soviet period. Objects considered marginal are rehabilitated and find their place in museum collections, exhibition halls, books, and collectors' collections. In addition, it is worth mentioning that a whole constellation of famous artists, who in modern terminology could be called "designers", created standards for mass or small-run production in the factories.
34. Vases by Valdemars Manomaitis and Vaclovas Miknevičius
Valdemaras Manomaitis was born in 1912. September 30 Šiauliai, died in 2000. September 21 Beautiful, Lithuanian ceramicist. in 1937 graduated from the Kaunas School of Art, 1939. attended the sculpture studio of J. Mikėnas in Kaunas. 1941-1943 worked in the ceramics studio of Kaunas "Dailė" cooperative, 1946-1982. Kaunas "Dailės" kombinat (art manager until 1962, ceramic small edition production manager from 1971-1982). In the 5th year, he taught Kaunas middle school. in art school. Since 1936 participated in exhibitions in Lithuania and abroad (Paris, New York, Berlin, Milan, etc.). He created ceramic sculptures, decorative plates, vases, dishes, and painted landscapes. The work is characterized by a generalized form, classical proportions, decorated with underglaze and overglaze designs (usually figurative compositions), fauna and flora motifs; has secession features.
He built electric ring machines, retouching and grinding devices, developed embossed and deep-contour cliché leather technologies. He created standards for leather goods (albums, jewelry boxes, clothing accessories, etc.) for mass production, which he decorated with animalistic, anthropomorphic, urban and folk art motifs. In the 9th year, he mainly created spiral-shaped ceramic decorative vases. in 1937 won a gold medal at the Paris World Fair. The works are in the Lithuanian Art Museum, the National MK Čiurlionis Art Museum, and the "Aušros" Museum in Šiauliai.
