Lavitta Collection – Furniture by Finnish Architecture and Design Studio Poiat
We were captivated by this furniture made by the Poiat architecture and design office, a collaboration of three young designers Antti Rouhunkoski, Timo Mikkonen and Marco Rodriguez.
New at OEN Shop – Selection of Ceramics by Japanese Potter Akihiro Nikaido
Akihiro Nikaido is one of the more popular artists in the shop and has a very strong following in Japan, so we are pleased to present a small selection of new works in the shop.
Focusing on Construction – Stools and Chairs by American Design Studio Makr
Makr is an American design studio and brand that we've stocked in the store and is a company that I'm very fond of, here we are pleased to present a selection of furniture.
Purity in Material & Form – M Type Tableware Series by Maker Lee Jae Jun
This collection of porcelain work by Lee Jae Jun is inspired by his M Type Tableware series and uses colouring and zirconium silicate to make the finished vessels appear in such a way.
New at OEN Shop – Chopstick Boxes, Containers & More by Eiji Hagiwara
We featured Eiji Hagiwara on the website last year and since then we've had strong interest in his work, luckily for us he has since gone on to craft some more special works that are now in the shop.
New at OEN Shop – Hand Blown Glassware from Nagano Prefecture by Studio Prepa
Studio Prepa has been making a small selection of glassware for us for a number of years now and this week we received a new shipment from Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
New at OEN Shop – Handcrafted Walnut, Cherry & Oak Tea Boxes by Fujii Works
In our last shipment from Fujii Works we tested the waters in regards to stocking their new tea containers, but thanks to their popularity we asked Kenichi and Minako Fujii if could make some more.
Fleeting Nature – Abstract Etched Metal Artworks by Rebecca Gouldson
These works here by English maker Rebecca Gouldson are really quite special, a variety of metal wall pieces that have been etched to show interesting signs of degradation in an abstract manner.
Cross Sectional – Geometric Porcelain Container Sets by Lee Min Soo
Lee Min Soo has made these layered containers seen here, each object has been composed of 5-10 layers of very thin casts and usually come in sets of five to eight pieces.
Timeless Restraint – Works by Melbourne Ceramic Studio Ghost Wares
Seeing these works by Melbourne-based ceramic studio Ghost Wares certainly inspired me and made me think about the subtle colours and the simple shapes that they have used.
Function in Craft – Ceramic Vessels by Lighting Designer Jason Miller
I was drawn to this work by lighting designer Jason Miller, a Brooklyn-based designer and the founder of Roll & Hill, who has made this ceramic work on the pottery wheel.
New at OEN Shop – Quirky & Characterful Woodwork from Studio KUKU
When we saw the collection of woodworks made by Studio KUKU we were drawn in by the quirkiness mixed with the functionality and wanted to represent them here in the shop.