A small living world between glass walls
The terrarium as a home decoration has come back to the centre of attention over the past decade – and not without reason. For those who love nature but do not always have a garden or balcony, a terrarium is a living, breathing corner in the living room, on the desk, on a shelf. The Glass and Brass Terrarium – Lantern is a beautiful, hand-sized version that immediately feels at home.
The 9.5×9.5×20 cm lantern-shaped terrarium consists of clear glass panels set in a brass frame. The warm tone of the brass paired with the clarity of the glass produces an appearance simultaneously at home in modern Scandinavian and classic colonial styles – without needing to conform to either.
Plant almost anything in it
The terrarium is easy to set up: a layer of gravel, then activated charcoal, then terrarium soil forms the base – after which the plant or decorative element can go in. Mosses, succulents, cacti, and small ferns all thrive in closed or open terrariums – depending on whether the lid is left open or closed.
Without plants, dried flowers, crystals, small stones, miniature figures, burnt candle stubs, or even sand can fill it. The possibilities are as numerous as the ideas that come – and this object welcomes every one of them.
Brass and glass: a timeless pairing
The combination of brass and glass is one that never grows old. Brass darkens and patinates over time – many see this as an advantage, as the object begins to tell its own story. The glass panels do not change with the weather, and the plant or decoration shows a different face each year.
This terrarium, if tended, is present for decades. If not tended – it holds its place as a small sculpture even when empty.
Excellent in the home and as a gift
The size and form of the Glass and Brass Terrarium – Lantern make it perfect as a gift: not heavy, easy to wrap, and it communicates its value at first glance. As a planted terrarium it is giftable immediately – plant included. As an empty terrarium, the recipient fills it according to their own taste.
For a birthday, Mother's Day, name day, or simply because someone needs a beautiful object on their desk: this is always the right decision.
Why choose this one?
Because the Glass and Brass Terrarium – Lantern is not merely a decoration: it is a home for living nature, or a static interpretation of nature – but in either case, something special. Something worth a glance every morning.