ROARK modern

The Roark Modern cachepot is a very specific, sculptural piece from Lisa Bowles’ collection—more design object than simple planter.

What it is

The primary model is the Bauhaus cachepot from Roark Modern:

* Large, modernist vessel with strong proportions
* Typically finished in black bronze resin or a chalky white variation
* Approx. 16” diameter x 10” height
* Fully waterproof (so it functions as a true cachepot—an outer decorative planter)

A cachepot, by definition, is meant to hold a plant in its nursery pot, hiding it while protecting surfaces—more about presentation than drainage.

Pricing & positioning

* Black bronze version: about $4,200
* Chalky white version: about $3,800

This places it firmly in the collectible design / gallery furniture category rather than typical home décor.

Design language

The piece references Bauhaus principles:

* “Form follows function”
* Minimal, architectural geometry
* Meant to stand alone as sculpture—even without a plant

It aligns closely with the rest of the Roark Modern line (Arp lamps, Nevelson pieces), where objects blur the line between functional design and art.

A pair of Arp Lamps with custom silk shades by Roark Modern creates a quietly sculptural statement—especially in a SoHo interior where art and form lead the conversation.

The Arp Lamp, designed by Lisa Bowles, draws from the biomorphic language of Jean Arp—soft, curving forms that feel almost carved by nature rather than constructed. Cast in plaster or resin - finished in materials like black bronze, ivory, or gunmetal.

Studio days…

A high-contrast architectural photograph is a masterclass in the exact Soho aesthetic one could expect from Adrain Gaut, photographer and Colin King, stylist.
It captures that specific “Roark Modern moment”—a blend of mid-century weight and contemporary sculptural lightness, perfectly staged for an editorial eye.
Large-scale abstract works with heavy gestural lines that anchor the wall.
The Chair in the foreground provides a chrome-and-linen curve that breaks up the vertical lines of the wall and the horizontal line of the sideboard.

Nevelson Lamp by Roark Modern was recently featured in IN Kansas City Magazine in a design article highlighting distinctive table lamps.

Feature details
• Article: “Light Your Unique Way: The Table Lamp Offers So Many Expressions.”
• The lamp is described as “the pièce de résistance.”
• It notes that the Nevelson Lamp, designed by Lisa Bowles, is hand-carved in plaster and inspired by the sculptural work of Louise Nevelson.
• The piece was listed at $4,800 in the feature.