ANNA New York
Talianna Oro Bud Vase, White w/Gold by ANNA New York
Our Oro bud vase by ANNA New York is designed to celebrate the "beautiful imperfection" in all of us. To manifest the idea of accepting ourselves exactly as we are, our first collection carves proprietary algorithmic patterns into the sides of vases, bending the notion of "perfection". This vase continues our exploration into biomorphic design: the algorithmic pattern we created is a 3D mathematical pattern inspired by principles found in nature. The result is exquisite porcelain objects which are recognizable as vases, hold flowers with grace, and are simultaneously entirely unexpected. Hand-painted with 24K Gold , they are each as unique as we are.
Founder
Anna Rabinowicz
I founded ANNA New York in 2002, in my grandmother’s basement in Queens, New York. It was a family business and a matriarchy from the very beginning. My mother and grandmother put the little rubber feet on the bottoms of our agate gemstone coasters, our first design, at the kitchen table. Today, we continue to be a female-owned and operated company. My daughter Talia (11) now helps me to create our new designs.
Founder
Anna Rabinowicz
I am trained as a product designer, and studied both engineering and art in at Stanford University - a curious mix between left/right brain! As an older engineering student, I was one of the only women in my class, and in the machine shop. My research (then, and now) was on biologically-inspired design.
After school, I continued my interest in biomorphic design by designing prosthetic knees and devices for cardiac surgery. I became a Professor of Product Design at Parsons School of Design and Stanford University, for nearly 15 years. While a professor, I founded ANNA New York – which has become, for me, the ultimate vehicle for creating naturally-inspired designs.