New at OEN Shop – Tumi-isi Wooden Stacking Blocks by A4
I have always been drawn to those stacked pebbles found by the side of rivers or streams. It’s rare to come across them, but it always made me wonder about who stacked them and why. Kind of mysterious. When I stumbled in to these stacking blocks by Japanese design studio A4 it made we think [&
New at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Potter Keisuke Okazaki
With so many new arrivals it can be easy to overlook some of the other artist’s that we have been supporting for a while. Japanese potter Keisuke Okazaki’s work always leaves me in awe with his perfect, thin ceramics that are stippled using brushes and sponges to reflect the ‘wabi
New at OEN Shop – Woodwork by Japanese Studio OITECO
Visually appealing design is always nice to see, but sometime’s it’s skin-deep. That’s why craft is so underrated, the subtle change over time and the inconsistencies matches with a good design make for something that grows with you rather than away from you. OITECO drew me in with
New at OEN Shop – Glassware Handcrafted by Saki Fujimoto
Just a quick update this week to let you know that we have now updated our selection of tableware handmade by glass artist Saki Fujimoto. We introduced Saki Fujimoto’s work last year and have delivered her beautiful glassware all around the globe from her studio located in Toyama, Japan. Each
New at OEN Shop – A Selection of Woodwork by Chitose
Craft does have some limits. One of course is the material of choice. There are only so many applications of a certain material, with the characteristics and properties guiding a specific purpose. Not necessarily a negative, but this does explain why we see so many forms that are very similar. Chito
Authentic Solutions – Furniture Design by London Studio Mentsen
A common misconception is that design is the process of crafting the centre of attention, when in reality it’s the important process of creating a world in which balance prevails. If the object is too showy there must be a harmony to counter balance. Then, with each element maintaining its pro
New at OEN Shop – Handmade Vases by Japanese Studio Vaseman
Vase C1 by Vaseman at OEN Shop A beautiful stoneware vase series handmade in Japan. This project titled ‘Vaseman’ was founded by the Japanese designers at 3rd Ceramics in 2020. The concept of this series being to show the dramatic colours and beautiful flowing forms of the pottery made i
New at OEN Shop – Tableware by Japanese Woodworker Takeshi Oike
Woodworker Takeshi Oike has combined his background as an engineer and architect to found Mujina Woodwork in 2016. Here he crafts functional woodworks that are simple but full of character. Oike does not try to hide or mask the marks left by his chisel. Each one is incorporated in to the design, usi
Rediscovering Tradition – Charred Vase Series by Origin
Origin is an art and design collective who have made it their mission to keep the traditional forms of fabrication alive. Based in Portugal, the group of designers and artisans prioritise the unique quality of objects made by hand over the mass production employed by large name brands. Founded by de
Drawing from Within – Circle Glasses by Designer Milena Kling
There is something very soothing about a circle. Its shape is a sign of infinity and there is perfection in the roundness of the design. Milena Kling incorporates circular shapes into her tableware to bring a geometric look to modern and traditional settings. Milena Kling is a Berlin designer that c
New at OEN – Ceramic Teapots & Cups by Nankei Pottery
Sencha 150 Teapot White by Nankei We are pleased to announce that our first shipment of work by Nankei has now arrived and we will start shipping them out this week to all of those who pre-ordered. These wonderful works are something to marvel at. So light and exquisitely accurate in their productio
A Sense of Simplicity – Lighting Design by In Common With
One of the most overlooked elements of any room is the lighting. Lighting plays a crucial role, setting the tone of an interior space and is a deal breaker even if the visitor or home owner isn’t aware. In Common With lighting have been carefully designed to project the beam of light to the ap