Vallvé Cranium Vintage Vase Smoke

A small vase for stems from Vallvé's Cranium Vintage collection: a resin skull by Pedro Sedó, son of Vallvé's founder, handmade in Brazil.

The Vallvé Cranium Vintage vase measures 8 × 7 × 8 in (20.3 × 17.8 × 20.3 cm) and comes in Smoke with a polished finish. Cranium is Vallvé's skull collection, designed by Pedro Sedó and introduced in 2018. Vallvé describes the skull as a symbol of change, renewal and the force of thought, and ultimately of wisdom. The Vintage pieces pair a resin skull with stainless steel and brass, finished by hand in polish and/or matte.

Specifications

• Brand: Vallvé (São Paulo, Brazil)
• Collection: Cranium Vintage
• Designer: Pedro Sedó (2018)
• Type: Vase
• Color: Smoke
• Finish: Polished
• Material: Resin and stainless steel
• Dimensions: 8 × 7 × 8 in (20.3 × 17.8 × 20.3 cm)
• Placement: Countertop or shelf
• Weight: Not published by the distributor
• Made in: Brazil (handmade, per Vallvé)
• Care: Wipe clean by hand (our advice)
• Item number (MPN): 15000802001
• EAN barcode: 7892402000268
• Shipping: Ships in 2–3 business days

Features

• Resin and stainless steel
• Smoke, polished finish
• Part of Vallvé's Cranium Vintage collection
• Handmade in São Paulo, Brazil (per Vallvé)

Best for

Use it for a few dried or faux stems on a vanity, shelf or console. Build out the set with Vallvé Cranium Vintage Towel Rack Smoke.

Who this is not for

• Anyone who needs dishwasher-safe accessories: resin should be wiped clean by hand (our advice; no care ratings are published).
• Anyone who needs a guaranteed watertight vase for fresh flowers: watertightness isn't published, so use a small glass liner (our advice).
• Anyone who finds a skull motif too dark for a bathroom: Cranium is deliberately bold.
• Anyone who needs it within a day or two: allow 2–3 business days to ship, plus transit.

Why we carry it

We've been curating design-led pieces since 2009, and Vallvé is the rare bath brand that still makes and finishes resin by hand. The Cranium Vintage pieces look like objects rather than accessories, and they are made to be used every day.

The Vallvé story

Vallvé was founded in São Paulo in 1962 by Josep Maria Sedó Vallvé, who came to Brazil from the Priorat region of Catalonia. He built his own machinery and techniques for working resin together with metal, wood and acrylic. Vallvé opened its first showroom, Cristal Banho, in 1978, and in the 1990s his son Pedro Sedó took over and made it the leader in luxury bath accessories in Brazil. Since 2003 it has won the Top of Mind Casa & Mercado award in the bathroom boutique category, and Vallvé says its production is still 100% handmade.

Worth the investment

Used every day for five years, $475 comes to about $0.26 a day (our math). You are paying for a hand-finished piece from a company that has worked in resin for more than 60 years, not a molded plastic copy.

Buy once: durability and care

Neither Vallvé nor the distributor publishes care instructions. Resin is durable but can scratch, so wipe it with a soft, damp cloth and a little mild soap, then dry it with a microfiber cloth. Avoid abrasive pads, bleach, solvents and nail-polish remover, and keep it out of the dishwasher. Dry metal parts after splashes to avoid water spots (our advice).

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of the Vallvé Cranium Vintage vase?

8 × 7 × 8 in (20.3 × 17.8 × 20.3 cm).

What is the Cranium Vintage vase made of?

Resin and stainless steel, in Smoke with a polished finish.

Can the Cranium Vintage vase hold fresh flowers?

Vallvé doesn't publish whether it is watertight. We suggest a small glass liner for fresh stems, or dried and faux stems (our advice).

How do I clean the Cranium Vintage vase?

Wipe it with a soft damp cloth and a little mild soap, then dry it. No abrasive pads, solvents or dishwasher (our advice; Vallvé publishes no care instructions).

Is the Cranium Vintage vase authentic Vallvé?

Yes. We source it through VICI Brands, Vallvé's US distributor. Vallvé makes its pieces by hand in São Paulo, Brazil.

When will the Cranium Vintage vase ship?

It ships in 2–3 business days, plus transit time.

Gifting & trade orders

Vallvé makes a thoughtful housewarming or new-bathroom gift. For multiples, hotels, spas or design projects, contact our trade team for project pricing; we are an authorized retailer sourcing through Vallvé's US distributor.

Shipping

Ships in 2–3 business days.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.