AUSTE OST is a Lithuanian furniture designer based in Milan. She studied Interior Design at the Glasgow School of Art and Politecnico di Milano. Having lived a nomadic life across multiple countries, her diverse experiences have shaped her distinctive design philosophy.
Debuting with her furniture at Salone Satellite in 2022, she merges history, nature and spirituality to craft elegant, meaningful designs. Guided by an innate sense of creativity, impeccable taste and an unwavering pursuit of quality, Auste designs environments and objects that embody sophistication and aesthetic harmony. Her holistic approach balances tradition with contemporary influences, always attuned to emerging trends. Committed to craftsmanship, she collaborates with local artisans to create timeless pieces - each carrying a story, emotion and a poetic essence beyond function.
Title, media, year
The Nereides
Media: Brass and porcelain
Year: 2025
Description of a piece
“The Nereides” fruit bowl
“The Nereides” is a sculptural fruit bowl inspired by the delicate movement of seaweed underwater. Handcrafted from solid brass using the lost-wax technique, each tiny seaweed leaf is individually shaped and welded together, creating a dynamic and flowing structure. The interplay of metal and porcelain evokes the contrast between strength and fragility, permanence and ephemerality - qualities inherent in marine ecosystems and the materials.
In ancient Greek mythology, the Nereides were graceful sea nymphs known for guiding and protecting sailors. They embodied the ocean’s dual nature - gentle and powerful, mysterious yet nurturing. This fruit bowl is envisioned as a gift from the Nereides themselves - an offering from the ocean's depths to those who navigate the ever-shifting tides of life.
