Sixth Day of Christmas

Design by Ali Bakova

Memento Mori, from the Latin ‘Remember you will die’, is less a doom-laden prophecy, but instead an inducement to live every day to the full, as if it might be your last.

A reflection on life’s inevitable end, the NUDE Memento Mori collection takes a modern approach to the medieval mantra. Created by the Istanbul-based designer, Ali Bakova, this small skull-shaped ornament is cut from clear lead-free crystal with facets that explode in luminosity. The precise harmony of this piece culminates in a sculptural aesthetic —at once functional and artistic.

Design by Pentagon Design

A study in contrasts and visual illusions, this NUDE Contour vase boasts a wide, sculptural silhouette emphasised by the change in glass density as it nears the rim. The crystalline top is paired with a metal base for a modern statement.

Design by Ali Bakova

Memento Mori, from the Latin ‘Remember you will die’, is less a doom-laden prophecy, but instead an inducement to live every day to the full, as if it might be your last.

A guaranteed conversation starter, especially when displayed alongside the other sizes from the collection, this small NUDE Memento Mori sculpture is a reminder to live life to the fullest. Created by the Istanbul-based designer, Ali Bakova, it’s formed from faceted crystalline glass in a glossy black hue.

Design by Pentagon Design

This NUDE Contour bud vase is distinctive for its thick, copper rim which runs the circumference of the clear crystalline vessel. Due to the change in the density, as it nears the rim, the piece appears simultaneously solid and fragile.

Design by Pentagon Design

A study in contrasts and visual illusions, this NUDE Contour vase in copper boasts a wide, sculptural silhouette emphasised by the change in glass density as it nears the rim. The crystalline top is paired with a metal base for a modern statement.

Design by Ali Bakova

Memento Mori, from the Latin ‘Remember you will die’, is less a doom-laden prophecy, but instead an inducement to live every day to the full, as if it might be your last.

The NUDE Memento Mori collection by Ali Bakova brings the timeless mantra to life as a series of skull-shaped ornaments. Crafted from faceted lead-free crystal in a luminous green hue, the piece’s simple, clean shape lets its fine material take centre stage. A beautiful decorative item for both the home and the office — this one is sized small.

Design by Erdem Akan

Memento Mori, from the Latin ‘Remember you will die’, is less a doom-laden prophecy, but instead an inducement to live every day to the full, as if it might be your last.

Beautifully crafted and finished, this NUDE Memento Mori small skull bowl by Erdem Akan is a thoroughly personal accessory for the home. Made from smoke grey crystalline glass, the design combines historical references with a punk rock sensibility — a slightly subversive and surprisingly versatile vessel in which to place small trinkets.

Design by Pentagon Design

Thanks to its precise and clean lines, this NUDE Contour candle holder brings out the pure beauty of crystalline glass. The sculptural design combines a clear top with a copper base that reflects any candle placed inside for a truly mesmerising experience.