New Feature – A Look Inside the Auböck Workshop in Vienna, Austria
Carl gives us a unique look at how the brass paperweights are crafted in his studio, from polishing the brass and filing them, each are quite individual and require different processes.
Past Memories and Modern Life – Handcrafted Metal Stationery by ystudio
Taiwanese designers ystudio have created this stationery collection to explore the vanishing culture of handicrafts that once existed and make it relevant for our modern world.
Brass Paperweights & Objects by the Carl Auböck Workshop at OEN Shop
What’s life without a good paperweight? Every desk needs one, and they don’t come much more precious than these objects designed by Carl Auböck at his metal workshop in Vienna.
Shaped by Hand in Tokyo – Copper, Brass & Tin Cans by SyuRo at OEN Shop
We've just restocked a selection of goods from SyuRo, who produce metal cans with the philosophy of high craftsmanship and dedication towards continuous improvement.
Transcience Mirrors by David Derksen and Lex Pott for Transnatural
Dutch designers David Derksen and Lex Pott showcase the beauty of the natural oxidation process in their series Transcience for Transnatural.
Brass Kitchenware by Master Artisan Kim Soo-Young
Imagery and a short film captured by Nils Clauss that pays homage to the work of Korean craftsman Kim Soo-Young, winner of the YÉOL Award for Craftsman of the Year 2013.
Handmade Cutlery by Rieko Fujimoto at OEN Shop
Japanese metal worker Rieko Fujimoto for example is one that really struck a chord with me. When I first discovered her works I was fascinated by her unique style, also her pursuit of making objects for everyday use.
Handcrafted Metalwork by Lue Kikuchi
A great place to browse if you’re ever looking for inspiration are the association pages, or those craft collectives that point out specific makers from the area in question. With my interest being Japanese art and design it made sense to search through different locations to see what was on offer
Futagami Brass Household Goods
Metal working and metal objects are quite hard to come by these days, I've not found much that has really grabbed my attention over the past year or so. The problem with these metal items is that it's hard to make something that's got real character and depth to it, usually it's either a silver func
Designed Objects by Carl Auböck
After searching through the Leslie Williamson archives on her blog I came across this fantastic photo from the Handcrafted Modern book of the stuff on Walter Gropius’ desk. As I was routing around for more information it struck me that a fair few of the objects on the desk, mainly the stone and br
