Jarro Cerne da Madeira em Vidro artesanal de Samuel Reis, vidraria tradicional de Beira Litoral, Portugal

Jarro Cerne da Madeira em Vidro em contexto, peça artesanal da coleção Ra-Ro de Beira Litoral

Detalhe da jarro Cerne da Madeira em vidro de Samuel Reis, textura e acabamento feito à mão

Samuel Reis

Hearthwood Glass Jar

Name: Hearthwood Glass Jar
Brand: Ra-Ro
SKU: 04PT06SAR0001
Price: 118.20 EUR
Availability: InStock

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What is the Ra-Ro Index?

O vidro. Está nas nossas janelas, nos nossos ecrãs, nas nossas cozinhas, nos nossos carros. Não é suposto repararmos nele, é suposto vermos através dele, com a nossa atenção dirigida para o que está para além dele.

Regular price 118,20 €

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Approximately > 8 weeks

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Hearthwood Glass Jar

118,20 €

History Dimensions Conservation

Glass, nature and contemporary art.

Glass. It's in our windows, our screens, our kitchens, our cars. We are not supposed to notice it; we are supposed to see through it, with our attention directed towards what lies beyond it. Landscapes, WhatsApps, wine, the road. It is a very practical and functional way of making our lives less opaque. Lighter.

But what if glass could be all that and art too? What if there were a Glass Jar that could hold our drinks or flowers and, at the same time, make us look at it, admire it on its own aesthetic merit? Well, there is.

From Caldas da Rainha (Estremadura, Portugal), product designer Samuel Reis works with a team of master glassmakers to elevate a millennia-old craft to contemporary art. For these pieces, Samuel finds logs that are already hollow, without their core (cerne), cuts them, and transforms them into natural molds. Then, the glass is blown inside, and nature takes care of the rest.

Nature, not function, is the root of his creative process.

Frequently asked questions

What is this piece?

Hand-blown glass jug by Samuel Reis in Caldas da Rainha, shaped inside hollow tree trunks. Contemporary art uniting glass and nature. Estremadura.

Which region is it from?

It comes from Estremadura, in Portugal. At Ra-Ro, every piece is tied to its origin and to the territory where it is made.

Who makes this piece?

It is made by Samuel Reis, the producer Ra-Ro works with directly for this piece.

What technique is used?

This piece is made using the Vidraria technique.

Are all pieces identical?

As a handmade piece, it may vary slightly from one example to another. That variation is part of its authenticity.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes, Ra-Ro ships worldwide.

How do returns work?

You have 14 days for a free return.

Is payment secure?

Yes, all payments are processed securely and encrypted.

Diameter > 10 cm
Height > 28 cm

Handling
Due to the unique, handcrafted nature of this piece, please handle it with care to avoid accidental knocks or drops. Avoid sudden changes in temperature, as this can cause cracking.

Storage
If used for decorative purposes, use a dry cotton cloth or soft brush to remove dust.

Store in a safe place where it is protected from possible impacts.

Meet the Producer

GLASS, NATURE AND CONTEMPORARY ART

Created by Samuel Reis, who elevates the ancient craft of glassmaking to contemporary art through the Cerne project, transforming tree trunks into natural molds for unique pieces.

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Background and Early Recognition

After training in Industrial Design at ESAD, in Caldas da Rainha, a city famed for ceramic traditions, Samuel Reis quickly found the status of coolest glassmaker in town, elevating a milenar craft to contemporary art.

Process and Innovation: The Cerne Project

First, there was only fire, sand and air in typical moulds of cast iron, graphite or even ceramic clay. But then Samuel started experimenting. He found that he could grab a wooden trunk, remove its core and turn it into a hollow, natural mould that would generate unexpected, organic glass shapes. He called it the Cerne (trunk’s core) project.

Craft and Aesthetic Approach

From jars to glasses, from vases to lamps, his technique is free-form so that the raw materials feel alive in the final objects, and his precision guarantees function and beauty.

Recognition and Community

While his work travels the world — he has been featured in the Homo Faber exhibition in Venice, selected by Michelangelo Foundation for Excellence in Craftsmanship.

Photo credits: Maria Eduarda