Pushing the Boundaries – Bamboo Objects by Industrial Designer Samy Rio
Industrial Designer Samy Rio has spent many years researching the uses of bamboo in industrial applications, trying to manipulate this material and use it to his advantage.
Simple & Precise – Woodwork by German Workshop Stattmann Neue Moebel
Established by August Stattmann in 1896, today the Stattmann Neue Moebel workshop is headed by Nicola and Oliver Stattmann, fourth generation to succeed this family business.
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.
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.
Changing Properties – Metalwork by Korean Craftsman Seung Hyun Lee
Seung Hyun Lee's works feature unique surfaces which have been purposely altered, changing when heat or force is applied, giving them fantastic textures that I've not seen before.
Akiko Ken Made – Furniture & Woodworks by Akiko Kuwahata and Ken Winther
This work by Akiko Kuwahata and Ken Winther is really quite beautiful, combining their talents in the field of woodwork to produce objects of timeless quality, such as furniture and wooden tableware.
Fnji Furniture – Chairs and Tables Designed by Chinese Creative Gu Qi
Originally from northeast China, Gu Qi moved to Beijing and started to produce some of his designs with the help of a local artisans. Here's a mixture of pieces from his collection.
Craft, Skills and Artisans – Photography by Andrew Montgomery
Often you see very generic pictures of craftsmen, which are flat and quite basic, but Andrew Montgomery has been able to take fantastic photographs of makers in his 'Artisan' series.
Black & White Lacquer Woodwork – Hiroyuki Sugawara for OEN Shop
A selection of new lacquer woodwork handmade by talented craftsman Hiroyuki Sugawara, who makes out of his studio Greenlight in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Tones of Concrete & Stone – Architectural Sculptures by Ben Peterson
Living and working in California, Ben Peterson draws influence from the origins of modernist architecture as well as the design of functional objects to create these earthy sculptures.
Wa – The Essence of Japanese Design Book Now Available in OEN Shop
A beautiful book that focuses on everyday objects and interior design elements, 250 to be exact that help examine the intricacies of Japanese design and craft.
Monumental Simplicity – Wheel Thrown Stoneware Vases by Sara Paloma
Inspired by the urban industrial landscape of Los Angeles, potter Sara Paloma hand-throws these fantastic tear drop shaped vases out of stoneware and porcelain on the wheel.
