Black Stone High Candle Lantern - Ember Series

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EMBER High by Donatas Zukauskas

A dual-purpose sculptural object: by day, a tall stone-look vessel with the presence and density … Read more EMBER High by Donatas Zukauskas

A dual-purpose sculptural object: by day, a tall stone-look vessel with the presence and density of something geological — dark, volcanic, unhurried. At night, when a candle is placed inside, it becomes an atmospheric lantern, projecting warm light through its textured surface and filling a room with shadow and depth. The taller form of the EMBER High makes the light display more pronounced, the surface character more visible.

Each piece is handcrafted from recycled paper pulp combined with organic cement, mineral pigments, and binders. After drying and finishing, the composite acquires properties closer to wood than to stone — strong, slightly elastic, and resistant to splitting. The hollow interior is not an afterthought; it is designed to hold and shape light, allowing the flame to animate the surface from within. What looks like volcanic rock by day becomes a living object by night.

Rather than concealing natural variation, this design embraces it. Cracks, surface shifts, and unpredictable texture are the point — imperfection as a way to create beauty.

Each piece is handmade and unique — minor variations in texture and surface are intentional and part of the design. Candle included. Made-to-order. Custom finishes and dimensions available on request. Trade pricing available. Ships internationally. Lead time 4–8 weeks.

Designed, crafted and built by Donatas Zukauskas — a Lithuanian sculptor and designer whose practice sits at the intersection of functional object-making and autonomous art, driven by a single conviction: imperfection as a way to create beauty. See less