If we look back at Alvar Aalto and the other icons of the modernist design we have take in to account that this aesthetic has become a particular…
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Boundaries of Light – The Sainte Lighting Collection by Lambert & Fils
Chandeliers are an elegant way to illuminate a room. Over the years, designers have updated chandelier motifs to feature styles that are elaborate, modern, minimalist, geometric, vintage and…
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New at OEN Shop – Ceramics Handmade by Japanese Studio TOKINOHA
The rarity of a workshop that supports multiple craftsmen and their output is quite rare. I think it takes a particular kind of craftsman to want to go…
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New Feature – Interview with Japanese designer Kensaku Oshiro
We recently released the ‘Kino Stool’ by Memo Furniture in collaboration with Japanese designer Kensaku Oshiro. Born in Okinawa, Kensaku studied at the Polytechnic School in Milan and…
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Exploring Tangible Beauty – Weaved Artworks by Artist Mimi Jung
Today, artists are looking outside of the box when it comes to the pieces they create. More than just visual, they are going above and beyond to provide…
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Refined Minimalist Lines – Furniture Series by Studio HAOS
To achieve harmony in all the different areas that make up a great piece of design is no mean feat. Furniture in particular has so many unique elements…
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Abstracting the Abstract – Paintings by British Artist Julian Brown
Abstract art challenges our senses and offer a sense of discomfort or it can invite us in with a sense of warmth. Brown’s art does a bit of…
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Interconnectedness of Things – Works in Clay by Jonathan Phillips
Jonathan Phillips was an artist I spotted on Instagram quite a while back and have been following intently ever since. Currently based on the Welsh borders, Phillips was…
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New in the Shop – Iron Teapots Handmade by IWACHU
Although I try not to make a distinction between new and old, it’s exciting to see those workshops that have stood the test of time and continue to…
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Movement of Water – MELT Series by Furniture Maker Antrei Hartikainen
Sculptural meets functional with this series by Finish designer and master cabinetmaker Antrei Hartikainen. No doubt Antrei’s strong interest in design has helped his woodwork come on leaps…
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An Organic Sensibility – Sculptures by Ceramic Artist Jan Vogelpoel
Rebellious, unique and thought-provoking are just some of the adjectives that can be used to describe Jan Vogelpoel’s ceramic sculptures. She dares to break out of the box…
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Inside the Workshop – A Short Film on Woodworkers Mori Kougei
This is a real treat! See below our newest short film highlighting the work of Tokushima-based woodworkers Mori Kougei. Mori Woodwork is headed by craftsman Hiroyuki Mori in…
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