Transforming Nature – Black Granite Sculptures by Masaomi Raku
I'm in awe of the 'Transmigration' series by Japanese sculptor Masaomi Raku, sculptures out of granite which have been placed on a plinth and are both powerful and abstract.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Woodwork by Japanese Craftsman Eiji Hagiwara
Mr Hagiwara is inspired by the Shaker design philosophy, "to be necessary and useful”. He has channelled this in to his own woodwork and now we're stocking a selection of his work.
Werk Statt Schwarz – Furniture by German Craftsman Florian Schwarz
I came across this fantastic selection of work by German craftsman Florian Schwarz, and was really drawn to his furniture and his beautiful studio in Seefeld, Germany.
Concrete Aesthetics & City Shapes – Architecture Captured by Sebastian Weiss
I've been drooling over this architecture that's been captured by talented photographer Sebastian Weiss, he's been able to capture some interesting architectural details.
Crackle Slips & Glaze Effects – Ceramics by Potter Shinobu Hashimoto at OEN Shop
Although in some cases Shinobu Hashimoto’s work is very understated, using black slips with gold tones shining through, he also makes pieces that are bold and striking.
Balancing Elements – Drift Furniture Series by Eric Degenhardt for Böwer
This collection designed by Eric Degenhardt goes under the name 'Drift', where a combination of materials, such as glass and marble, are used to create a floating piece of furniture.
Interiors & Furniture Design – STILT & Dimanche Series by Marina Bautier
Designed by Marina Bautier in collaboration with Japanese company IDEE, this collection of furniture focuses on comfortable and sturdy design whilst using clean lines and simple shapes.
Natures Impression – Furniture, Design & Details by London Studio Based Upon
Ian and Richard Abell design this unique metalwork in collaboration with a team of artists and craftsmen, using pigmented resin and other materials to create a fantastic array of effects.
Layer Upon Layer – Lacquer Vessels by Korean Artist Chung Hae-Cho
I was particularly taken aback by these beautiful vessels by Chung Hae-Cho, a Korean artist who applies lacquer and cloth in a number of different layers on top of a foam form.
The Reflections of a Cityscape – flow(t) by Nao Tamura for Wonderglass
Contemporary lights inspired the colours of the Venetian lagoon, purposely using the reflection on the surface as inspiration, hinting at an imaginary city moving beneath the surface.
New at OEN Shop – Brass Coffee Measure by Ruka Kikuchi of Lue Brass
A weighty spoon by Ruka Kikuchi, handmade at his workshop in Japan. This has a nice thin handle that’s been welded to the scoop, with little hammer marks running across the surface.
Friends & Founders – Furniture & Objects by Ida Linea Hildebrand
Ida Linea Hildebrand has designed this collection of furniture and objects that are fairly sculptural, using simple shapes and forms to convey her ideas in to functional everyday objects.