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New at OEN – Teapots by Iwachu
We had a lot of fun photographing a selection of new styles from Japanese teapot manufacturer IWACHU. Founded in 1902, IWACHU continues the tra
Line Formation – Artworks by Chloe Fields
The building blocks of any design can be classed as ‘architectural’. In the most simple sense, just a line can create an outline th
15% off at OEN – For a Limited Time Only
We don’t do it often but we wanted to show our appreciation to all of our supporters by offering a 15% discount on our Holiday Gift Guide
Design Classics – Bambi Lounge Chair by Fjordfiesta
It’s always fun analysing new furniture designs to see the possible connections to pieces produced in the past. The reality is that there
New at OEN – Pottery by Katsufumi Baba
Today we highlight the work of Japanese potter Katsufumi Baba, a ceramic artist who is focused on crafting functional beauty from clay. Using b
Honest Materials – Sculpture by Nadia Yaron
Many people overlook the aesthetic quality that craftsmanship brings to a piece of work. Often those small markings where the chisel strikes th
New at OEN Shop – STAND Series by Mori Kougei
One of the most exciting things about supporting the makers in the shop is seeing their development and what direction they go with their desig
Delving Deeper – Ceramics by HoJung Kim
In my opinion, one of the under appreciated areas of ceramic design is the exploration of surfaces and textures. Shapes are impressive, but the
New at OEN Shop – The Elemense Series
A new release in the shop today is the collaborative effort between Japanese designer Takuhiro Shinomoto and Nippon Kodo, one of the oldest pro
Across Cultures – Paintings by Eamon Ore-Giron
One of the amazing things about art is the power that shifts back to the creative. With that power, I think it’s the creative’s res
New at OEN Shop – Fresh Stacking Block Colour Ways
We are pleased to introduce these two new Stacking Block variants by Japanese design studio A4. By using the skills of the talented woodworkers
Materiality Woven – Textiles by KOMONKA
Here we present the textiles of Kovács Móni, a Hungarian artist who has produced these wonderful works for her brand KOMONKA. By taking aesth