New in the Shop – Glassware by Japanese Craftsman Mitsui Takeyoshi
Although I feel as though there’s been a strong movement in Europe and America to support more craftsmen, which Instagram can be partly thanked for, there’s always been a steady flow of younger Japanese craftsmen in the background making quietly without too much publicity. Mitsui Takeyoshi i
Modernising Tradition – Shadows Light Series by Glass Makers Brokis
The power of light is often underestimated in any home. The way the design alters the light can affect the way we live, if we’re able to live peacefully or not. It’s only recently, especially after experimenting with the translucency found in porcelain myself, that I’ve thought mor
Studio and Jazz – Handmade Glassware by Danish Glass Artist Nina Norgaard
A Copenhagen based glass artisan who mainly works on her own projects but has also collaborated with other designers to create beautiful functional forms that are restraint but are still expressive.
Linking Fine Art & Design – Glass Vessels by Czech Designer Rony Plesl
Czech designer Rony Plesl specialises in glass, he's been able to link craftsmanship with industrial design, making objects that will stand the test of time and reach the wider public.
A Pursuit in Watercolour – Transparent Glass Forms by Lynn Read
Vitreluxe Glass Works was founded in 1999, his early pursuit in watercolour painting led him to take an interest in glass thanks to the transparency and optical qualities of the material.
Crisp & Cystral Clear – Glassware by Designer Deborah Ehrlich
Deborah Ehrlich crafts these beautiful vessels on paper before handing it over to an experienced Swedish glassblower, resulting in a truly fantastic collection of glassware.
The Basics Collection – Glass Vessels by Belgian Designer Anna Torfs
A truly exquisite collection of glassware designed by Belgian creative Anna Torfs, her work consists of layered forms that are structurally simplistic, stripping back any unnecessary elements.
Hexa Vases by Vezzini & Chen Glassworks
A beautiful selection of glassworks made by London-based creatives Cristina Vezzini and Chen Sheng Tsang, all inspired by the structure and geometry of nature and natural forms.
Rhythm, Pattern & Detail – Glass Vessels by Clare Belfrage
Inspired by experiences of detail in nature, Clare Belfrage uses fine glass threads to draw complex linear patterns on the surface of blown glass forms.
Flux & Glow by G.William Bell Glass
A short video showcasing the work and making process of glassblower G.William Bell, a Bristol based artist who makes large translucent vessels that feature unique swirls throughout.
Pia Wüstenberg: Tale of Two Halves
A short film on designer Pia Wüstenberg's glass vessels, produced from rich gem-toned, hand-blown glass and a single wooden branch, sourced from her native Finland.
KOBO by Peter Ivy in Collaboration with Takahashi Midori
Designers in collaboration with craftsmen can often work well, especially when you pull in the likes of Peter Ivy. I've never talked about him here before, but I've been a fan of his work for a long time, and although I don't know much about him on a personal level I regularly check his website to s
