Functional design can sometimes be limiting in the fact that there’s only so much play in the shape of an object. Take bowls or plates as an example,…
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Warmth of Craftsmanship – Woodworks by Allison Samuels of Two Tree Studios
I was drawn to the works of Allison Samuel, an artist and maker who owns a studio called Two Tree Studios in Brooklyn, New York and handcrafts these beautiful objects and utensils from wood.
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Forest + Found – Woodwork & Textiles by Max Bainbridge and Abigail Booth
London-based studio practice Forest + Found use wood, textiles and other crafts to create works of art that are inspired by architectural structures, ancient landscapes and cultural objects.
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New at OEN Shop – Handmade Cutlery and Trays by Taisuke Hirabayashi
A fresh arrival of beautiful handmade wooden cutlery and trays by Taisuke Hirabayashi, the maker and craftsman at woodworking studio Atelier Tree Song in Tokyo, Japan.
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Ingenuity of Design – Handcrafted Functional Wooden Objects by Hikiyose
Through the ingenuity of the designers at Hikiyose they have been able to utilise all of the parts of a flat piece of wood, turning something two dimensional into a full three-dimensional object.
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Tea Containers & Lacquer Dishes – Wooden Objects by Fujii Works
Beautiful wooden objects by Fujii Works. Kenichi is the woodturner, he also carves the pieces by hand and constructs the vessels. Minako on the other hand applies the finishing touches.
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Discovery Through Use – Furniture and Art by Canadian Woodworker Brent Comber
Brent lives and works in Vancouver, and uses wood sourced from surrounding areas to communicate how he experiences nature and what it means to him through these materials.
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Handcrafted In Wood – Tick Lamps by Andrea Costa for ILIDE
Italian light designers ILIDE have teamed up with skilled craftsmen to collaborate on this wooden carved light, titled TICK the light is an oval shade that’s been carved using a chisel.
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A Life’s Work – Portrait of Master Woodturner Steven Kennard
A selection of short documentaries that follow six master makers, exploring their craft, their process and their lives. This particular film showcases the working life of woodturner Steven Kennard.
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Locally Sourced and Salvaged – Wooden Stump Stools by Kieran Kinsella
Beautiful wooden stump stools by American creative Kieran Kinsella, who uses the natural splitting of the wood to great effect, but the keeps the general functionality of the stool intact.
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WOOD-TONE – Unique Constructivist Lamps from Wood and Brass
A series of five unique lamps by Portuguese designer Carlos Borges, with his inspiration being the artistic and architectural philosophy of Constructivism.
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VES-EL by Gareth Neal with Zaha Hadid
Designer Gareth Neal collaborated with architect Zaha Hadid on this unique project created from wood, questioning the viewer’s perspective of crafted and handmade objects.
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