Made-to-order decors – catalogue or your motif

We show the catalogue decors on our basic shapes, MEMORIA 3L, 4L, 5L and 6L. Each decor can, however, be transferred to another shape – including an urn designed especially for you. We then adapt the proportions of the motif to the new form.

Basic shapes

All shapes are made of ancient black oak. The photos show them without decor, to the same scale.

MEMORIA 3L ancient black oak urn without decor, 260 × 190 × 140 mm — BASIC SHAPEMEMORIA 3Loutside dimensions 260 × 190 × 140 mm

MEMORIA 4L ancient black oak urn without decor, 310 × 190 × 140 mm — BASIC SHAPEMEMORIA 4Loutside dimensions 310 × 190 × 140 mm

MEMORIA 5L ancient black oak urn without decor, 310 × 190 × 180 mm — BASIC SHAPEMEMORIA 5Loutside dimensions 310 × 190 × 180 mm

MEMORIA 6L ancient black oak urn without decor, 340 × 220 × 170 mm — BASIC SHAPEMEMORIA 6Loutside dimensions 340 × 220 × 170 mm

Decor from the catalogue

Catalogue decors are numbered D001–D999. The decor number is part of the configuration code, so you know exactly what you are ordering. You choose from the available decors on the product page.

Decor catalogue

Visualisations of the decors. The grain and the shade of the materials differ in every piece. You give the decor number when ordering.

The decors are arranged in three groups: Group A – Subtle accent · Group B – Inlay · Group C – Sculptural work

Group A – Subtle accent

A single, simple element – a metal line, a flat relief or a fine engraving. A quiet form in which the wood speaks for itself.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D002 – Horizon — D002 · AHorizonbrassA fine horizontal brass line with a small brass point at its centre – a sign of calm and balance.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D006 – Waves — D006 · AWavesflat reliefA flat relief of gentle vertical waves carved into the wood.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D018 – Echo — D018 · AEchoengraving, Baltic amberEngraved concentric arcs, like an echo, with a small point of natural amber.

Group B – Inlay

A motif in natural materials – stone, metal, gold leaf under resin or amber – set into the wood or combined with an engraving.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D004 – Tree — D004 · BTreeengraving, Baltic amberA delicate engraving of a tree with slender branches and a small accent of natural amber.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D005 – Mineral vein — D005 · BMineral veinpyriteA vertical, lens-shaped vein filled with natural pyrite crystals.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D007 – Streak of light — D007 · BStreak of lightgold leaf beneath clear resinThe resin acts like a lens and draws out the sheen of the gold – it does not glow by itself. The line is fine at the top and bottom and widens into a broad band at the centre.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D008 – Amber thread — D008 · BAmber threadBaltic amber in resinA narrow vertical line running the full height of the urn, filled with fragments of Baltic amber in resin.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D011 – Stone chord — D011 · BStone chordolivine, pyrite, hematiteFour natural, uncut minerals set vertically into the wood: olivine, pyrite, hematite and olivine again.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D013 – Northern light — D013 · BNorthern lightseleniteA vertical band of natural selenite running the full height of the urn – a light, quiet contrast to the black wood.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D014 – Field of silence — D014 · BField of silencemilling, Baltic amberA network of milled lines spreading across the whole face, with a small amber accent.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D015 – Cut — D015 · BCuthematiteA vertical, lens-shaped vein of natural hematite with a metallic sheen.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D016 – Branch — D016 · BBranchengraving, Baltic amberAn engraved sprig with leaves and a rounded, uncut piece of Baltic amber.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D020 – Copper vein — D020 · BCopper veincopperA vertical, undulating vein of copper running the full height of the urn.

Group C – Sculptural work

The most elaborate decors – deep relief and deep milling, larger inlays of amber and stone. They take the most handwork.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D001 – Amber vein — D001 · CAmber veinBaltic amber in resinAn irregular fissure running the full height of the urn, filled with fragments of natural Baltic amber set in clear resin.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D003 – Halo — D003 · CHaloBaltic amber, hematiteA round medallion: natural Baltic amber surrounded by small hematite stones.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D009 – Amber window — D009 · CAmber windowBaltic amber in resinA vertical, rounded window filled with pieces of natural Baltic amber in clear resin.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D010 – Two circles — D010 · CTwo circlesBaltic amber, hematiteTwo round medallions of natural Baltic amber surrounded by hematite, one above the other.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D012 – Tree of memory — D012 · CTree of memoryrelief, Baltic amberA tree carved in relief with a wide crown and an accent of natural amber.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D017 – Path — D017 · CPathdeep millingA deeply milled, gently winding path running the full height of the urn.

MEMORIA ARTE ancient black oak urn, decor D019 – Ribbons — D019 · CRibbonsrelief, Baltic amberFlowing ribbons carved in relief with an accent of natural amber.

Prices

Basic shape in ancient black oak

MEMORIA 3L: €340
MEMORIA 4L: €390
MEMORIA 5L: €440
MEMORIA 6L: €490

Decor

Group A – Subtle accent: + €69
Group B – Inlay: + €115
Group C – Sculptural work: + €185
Motif to your design: individual quote, from €235

Personalisation

Engraving: name, dates, short dedication: + €35
Plaque: + €45

The price of the urn is the sum of basic shape + decor + personalisation. Example: MEMORIA 3L with a Group B decor and engraving – €490.

A motif to your design

We can make a motif from your sketch, photograph or description. Such a decor is marked DX. Before making it, we send you the design for approval.

To ask about your own motif, write to atelier@memoriaarte.com and attach your materials. How we handle your data is explained in our privacy policy.

Full personalisation

We can make every MEMORIA ARTE urn entirely to your wishes. We begin with form and size: proportions, dimensions and capacity are matched to your needs and to the place where the urn will rest.

Then comes the decor – from our catalogue or created from scratch from a sketch, a photo or a description. We finish with the details that give the urn its personal character: the exterior finish, accents of amber, metal or stone, an engraving with a name, dates or a dedication, and a plaque.

Before work begins, we send every design for your approval. Write to us: atelier@memoriaarte.com.

Making time

An urn with a decor is handed to the courier within 5 working days of design approval and payment.

An urn with a decor is made to your specification, so the 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply. Your rights in case of a defect always apply.

Good to know

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