Ceramics in Tune with Nature – Work by Japanese Potter Katsufumi Baba
A potter that always gives me a distinct feeling is craftsman Katsufumi Baba, picking up his work makes me think of nature itself, he has a great skill for balancing asymmetry with touch.
Experiences in Japan – Photography by Claudia Garcia-Mauriño
This photography by Claudia Garcia-Mauriño really struck a chord with me, in this series her search for simplicity and harmony has been matched well with the Japanese culture.
Mikado by Fredrik Paulsen – Pine Chairs for Parisian Gallery TORRI
Titled Mikado, Fredrik has deconstructed the function of a chair, reducing the complex form to a series of horizontal and vertical plane lines that rise from the ground.
The Geometric Passion – Ceramic Sculptures by Spanish Artist Enric Mestre
Spanish artist Enric has been working in the field of ceramics for over 60 years, using a slab building technique to create these fantastic architectural sculptures from clay.
New Pedestal Dish & Water Cup by Stefan Andersson at OEN Shop
Stefan has offered a twist on his original water cup, which, unlike the previous cup that was salt fired with veggie oil, these have been fired for three days in a wood kiln called an Anagama.
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.
Simple Forms & Bold Colour Combinations – Furniture by Zoë Mowat
Zoë Mowat, a furniture and object designer based in Montreal, puts emphasis on simple forms, bold colours and unusual material combinations for geometric tables.
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.
Wood and Metal Tables by Belgian Furniture Company Heerenhuis
The company based in Antwerp, Belgium produces high-quality tables from authentic materials such as solid oak, non-coated steel, and vegetable tanned leather with simplicity in mind.
Teapots, Cups & Small Plates – Designed in Tokyo by Yumiko iihoshi
Yumiko's passion for designing everyday objects is quite evident, producing bold forms with the help of local Japanese craftsmen. We're very proud to be stockists of her work.
Structure for Use – Basalt Furniture & Desk Object Series by Jeonghwa Seo
With his aim being to find an uncommon form through experimentation, Jeonghwa Seo has designed a selection of furniture and deskware exploring the structure of functional objects.
Designed for Everyday Use – Japanese Designer Gen Suzuki for Industryplus
Industryplus combines experimental industrial design techniques with artisanal craftsmanship, producing functional objects at an obtainable price that are still beautiful enough to cherish.