The votes are in: The Most Beautiful Object in South Africa for 2009 is the Chrysanthemum Centerpiece by Michaella Janse van Vuuren. “The Chrysanthemum Centerpiece is a reversible design that functions as either a bowl or a candle-holder, depending on which side of the design is facing upwards. It reflects my passion for the textures, shapes and patterns found in nature. I especially like to interpret those objects that have a repetitive, mathematically founded pattern,” said Janse van Vuuren.