There’s a fine line between whimsical and something that veers more toward the tacky side. Saying that, I have to applaud designers who try to incorporate shapes of…
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New at OEN Shop – Woodwork by Japanese Studio OITECO
Visually appealing design is always nice to see, but sometime’s it’s skin-deep. That’s why craft is so underrated, the subtle change over time and the inconsistencies matches with…
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Characterful Simplicity – Contour Furniture by Giles Pearson
British designer Giles Pearson and his UK-manufactured furniture company Origin Furniture has been on my watch list for a while now. Geared toward hospitality, workplace and educational environments,…
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A Touch of New – Concrete Architecture by Aristides Dallas
Even though glitz and glamour seem to be the taste of the rich, there’s something more to be found in the creative opportunities that architecture provides. A cohesion…
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Going Back to Basics – Minimalist Painting by Artist Carsten Beck
Danish artist Carsten Beck has mastered the art of simplicity, with punchy, catchy and instantly memorable designs that could grab you from a mile off. Huge slabs of…
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Elements of the Earth – Objects by Collection Particuliere
Collection Particuliere is a design house specialising in austere furniture, lighting, and objects crafted from noble materials including, but not limited to wood, marble, leather, brass, and ceramic.…
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The Merge Series – Painting and Furniture by Okkim Studio
Okkim draws upon her Korean heritage to present a contemporary approach to the traditional practice of lacquering objects for decoration and longevity. Known as Ottchil, the process involves…
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Contemplative Silence – Textured Artworks by Ida Vikfors
Viiva 6, Mixed media with a base of plaster on an acid free canvas panel Still, contemplative silence seems to emanate from Finnish artist Ida Vikfors’ minimalist artworks,…
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New at OEN Shop – Cutlery by Metalworker Rieko Fujimoto
Just on the outskirts of Osaka is where Japanese metalworker Rieko Fujimoto resides, crafting tableware out her quaint studio. Thanks to her fascination with collecting classic metalworking tools,…
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A Quiet Beauty – Ceramics by Warner Walcott of Magnolia
Warner Walcott had worked extensively in the fields of fashion and publishing before the founding of Magnolia Ceramics in 2009. Based in Southern California, he now puts his…
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Sublime Equilibrium – Slump Furniture by Paul Cocksedge
At Paul Cocksedge Studio, people come first. Whether they are creating useful products or developing architectural projects, every design is meant to respond to the human form and…
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New at OEN Shop – Glassware Handcrafted by Saki Fujimoto
Just a quick update this week to let you know that we have now updated our selection of tableware handmade by glass artist Saki Fujimoto. We introduced Saki…
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