The term ‘visual calm’ is one that grabbed my attention and made me want to write this piece on Hallgeir Homstvedt, a Norwegian industrial designer who designs fantastic lighting.
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Folding Patterns – Herringbone Collection by Designer Phil Cuttance
Phil is from New Zealand but now makes from his studio in London. This collection is a stunner and is titled ‘Herringbone’, all of which have been handmade using a specific method of moulding.
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New at OEN Shop – Japanese Lacquerware by Craftsman Tomoaki Nakano
Last month we released the work a new maker in to the shop by the name of Tomoaki Nakano, a lacquer artist based in Fukui Prefecture. We are happy to release a second shipment of his work.
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New at OEN Shop – Woodworks by Maker Kentaro Ooyu of Dairoku
We have now stocked a selection of new work by talented Japanese craftsman Kentaro Ooyu of Dairoku, a woodworking studio that makes furniture and tableware in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
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Progressive & Elegant – Fold Series by Industrial Designer Olivier Gregoire
This series of chairs titled ‘Fold’ by Industrial designer Olivier Gregoire consists of fibreglass that has been folded in unique positions to create furniture that are intriguing on the eye.
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Well Married – Candlestick & Plant Holders by Claudia Moreira Salles
Brazilian designer Claudia Moreira Salles inspired me by combining soft, hard, cold and warm materials to create intrigue and function in a series of candle sticks and plant holders.
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New at OEN Shop – A Flash Sale on Ceramics by Mushimegane Books
A small sale on the remaining selection of ceramics by Japanese potter Misa Kumabuchi of Mushimegane Books, all handmade at her studio in Hyogo. Grab them while you still can!
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New at OEN Shop – Shipment of Metal Cans by Japanese Studio Syuro
I’m pleased to let you know that we have received a new shipment of metal cans by Japanese studio Syuro, fronted by Japanese interior designer Masuko Unayama, in brass, copper and tin.
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Inspired by Primitive Tools – Hand Carved Stones & Marble Objects by Elementary
When I saw these ornamental objects made from stone and marble by London interior design store Elementary they reminded me of why craft can strike right to the core of functional design.
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New at OEN Shop – Introducing a Selection of Japanese Matcha & Sencha
Ceramics and tea have always gone hand in hand, so with such strong links I always wanted to incorporate high quality tea in to the shop and we are pleased to announce our first selection.
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Uniting Technology & Craft – Ceramic Tiles by Italian Design Studio Mutina
The best kind of design is the design that goes unnoticed, Mutina has linked artisanal and industrial techniques that are specifically suited to producing modern floor and wall tiles.
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Helping Zanzibar – Upcycled Glass in to Handmade Objects by Bottle Up
A project by Hubert and Elisabeth van Doorne named ‘bottle-up’ who have made a series from empty bottles that are part of an initiative to solve the trouble of glass waste on the island of Zanzibar.
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