Home decor has evolved beyond static objects that sit quietly on shelves. Today’s most interesting pieces invite interaction, customization, and personal expression. The Torre modular vase series by Scott Newlin for Dudd Haus represents this shift perfectly, transforming the humble vase into something genuinely playful.
Rather than accepting the traditional single-form vessel, Newlin reimagined the vase as a collection of stackable ceramic modules. Each Torre piece arrives as separate hand-thrown components that users can arrange, rearrange, and combine however they choose. It’s pottery that invites you to play.
Designer: Scott Newlin
The concept draws its name from “torre,” meaning tower in Italian and Spanish. This isn’t accidental—the modular design encourages vertical stacking while creating sculptural forms that feel architectural rather than merely decorative. Users become co-creators, building their own unique vessels through personal arrangement choices.
Scott Newlin’s design philosophy centers on modularity and user-driven customization. The Torre series reflects this perfectly, offering three different configurations: Torre 1 with two modules, Torre 2 with three, and Torre 3 with four stackable components. Each module features consistent diameters and interlocking lips for seamless, stable stacking.
The craftsmanship speaks to contemporary appreciation for handmade quality. Each module is individually thrown on the wheel, then spray-glazed for a smooth, modern finish. This process ensures subtle variations in shape and glaze that celebrate the human touch behind each piece.
The color palette emphasizes architectural sophistication with muted tones like off-white, sand, and stone. These choices make Torre pieces easy to integrate into various interior styles while maintaining their sculptural presence. The glazes have a tactile quality that invites handling and rearrangement.
What makes Torre particularly engaging is how it transforms the act of arranging flowers into a creative ritual. Users can stack modules in different orders, combine components from multiple Torre vases, or display individual modules as standalone sculptures. This flexibility means the vase evolves with your space and mood.
The modular approach echoes trends we’ve seen in furniture and lighting design, but it’s surprisingly rare in ceramics. Most vases are fixed forms that dictate how they’re used. Torre flips this relationship, giving users control over both form and function through hands-on interaction.
The tactile experience matters here. Hand-thrown ceramic has a satisfying weight and texture that encourages handling. The act of stacking modules provides physical engagement often missing from conventional pottery. It’s meditative in the way good design should be, turning functional arrangement into mindful practice.
Torre works equally well as a vessel for flowers or as pure sculpture. The clean lines and subtle curves create striking visual impact even when empty. This dual nature reflects how modern design increasingly blurs boundaries between art and utility, creating objects that earn their place through multiple forms of value.
The series appeals to design collectors and anyone who appreciates objects that grow and change over time. The modular nature means Torre vases can expand as new modules are acquired, creating an evolving collection rather than static decor.
Torre represents something bigger than just another vase design. It’s part of a movement toward objects that invite participation rather than passive consumption. In a world of mass-produced sameness, Newlin has created something that celebrates both craft and creativity, proving that the best contemporary design often comes from reimagining the most fundamental forms.
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