Élan Vital radiates with the essence of life’s generative spark—its swirling vines and golden orbs conjure a vivid dance of motion, renewal, and creative bloom. The phrase Élan Vital is about a whisper of life’s inner force - the drive to evolve, to clarify, to ascend.
Rooted in French philosophy, Élan Vital was coined by Henri Bergson in 1907 to describe the vital impetus—the creative energy that fuels growth, transformation, and the unfolding of life itself. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1927 for the vitality and brilliance of his philosophical writing.
A poetic creation, this illustrated cup is one of six luminous moods in the Les Lumières de la Vie collection. Six mugs, six vessels of light: from dawn’s hush to love’s bloom, from quiet joy to audacious hope, each speaks the language of radiance. Lumière – the whisper of new possibilities, Joie tranquille – quiet happiness, Amour fleuri – love that blossoms, Élan vital – life force, creative energy, Âme sœur – kindred spirits, soulful bonds, Espoir – hope, the spark we carry. Each invites pause and presence. Let each day begin with light —and the pulse of endless possibilities that stirs us into motion.
Fine Bone China Mug
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Limited edition of 50. Your numbered certificate, dated to your order, will arrive by email for download
Price includes VAT and delivery charge
Fine bone china
Straight sided cup with a refined, thin rim
Non-porous surface
Thinner than porcelain
Hand printed to order
Packaged in bespoke printed cloth bag, ideal for gifting
Hand wash only.
Élan Vital radiates with the essence of life’s generative spark—its swirling vines and golden orbs conjure a vivid dance of motion, renewal, and creative bloom. The phrase Élan Vital is about a whisper of life’s inner force - the drive to evolve, to clarify, to ascend.
Rooted in French philosophy, Élan Vital was coined by Henri Bergson in 1907 to describe the vital impetus—the creative energy that fuels growth, transformation, and the unfolding of life itself. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1927 for the vitality and brilliance of his philosophical writing.
A poetic creation, this illustrated cup is one of six luminous moods in the Les Lumières de la Vie collection. Six mugs, six vessels of light: from dawn’s hush to love’s bloom, from quiet joy to audacious hope, each speaks the language of radiance. Lumière – the whisper of new possibilities, Joie tranquille – quiet happiness, Amour fleuri – love that blossoms, Élan vital – life force, creative energy, Âme sœur – kindred spirits, soulful bonds, Espoir – hope, the spark we carry. Each invites pause and presence. Let each day begin with light —and the pulse of endless possibilities that stirs us into motion.
Fine Bone China Mug
© Design9Zen. Copyright protected and digitally tracked for misuse
Limited edition of 50. Your numbered certificate, dated to your order, will arrive by email for download
Price includes VAT and delivery charge
Fine bone china
Straight sided cup with a refined, thin rim
Non-porous surface
Thinner than porcelain
Hand printed to order
Packaged in bespoke printed cloth bag, ideal for gifting
Hand wash only.
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