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A Moment of Tranquility – Glassware by Norwegian Designer Sverre Uhnger

Norwegian designer Sverre Uhnger works in the spaces that reside between craft and design, attempting to bridge the gap between modern design and bring it to the appeal of the masses.

A Family of Glassware – Beak Collection by Tomas Kral Product Design Studio

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Tomas Kral’s product design studio has been experimenting with a mixture of shapes in their series for Nude Glass. This particular series consists of a long and wide vase, also a set of cup-like vessels.

New at OEN Shop – Hand Blown Glassware from Nagano Prefecture by Studio Prepa

In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

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.

Ripples & Surface Variation – Mist Glass Containers by Tamer Nakisci

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Designed by Tamer Nakisci for Turkish glassware brand Nude, these are made from clear, corrugated crystal with a ripple effect running throughout. This effect was what attracted me to these vases.

New Maker at OEN Shop – Handmade Glassware by Japanese Artist Yuki Osako

In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

This week we are highlighting the brilliant work of new OEN maker Yuki Osako, a talented Japanese glassmaker who now lives and works in historical city of Kanazawa, Japan.

Malfatti Glassware – Functional Vessels by Daniel Spitzer and Jill Reynolds

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Malfatti, which is Italian for ‘misshapen’, is a collection of functional glassware that’s made from borosilicate glass. They are not only strong, but also durable and aesthetically beautiful.

Blue Glass Lotus Bowls and Voda Cups by Studio Prepa at OEN Shop

In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

New tableware at OEN shop made by husband and wife duo Katsuhisa and Mizuho Hira of Studio Prepa. Their work really sums up the Japanese philosophy of simplicity and understated beauty.

Crisp & Cystral Clear – Glassware by Designer Deborah Ehrlich

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

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

Sculpture Posted by Mark Robinson

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.

J Hill’s Standard – Contemporary Cut Crystal Objects, Crafted by Hand

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Based on the glass alchemist and innovator John Hill, J Hill’s Standard looks to collaborate with talented designers to create honest, functional and beautiful objects.

Hand Blown Glass by Studio Prepa at OEN Shop

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

I find the production of glass very intriguing. The fact that there’s certain limits when making glass is an interest to me, the material is notoriously hard to work with and not that simple to conquer as a maker.

Handmade Glass Vessels by Michael Ruh Studio

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

I had an email this week from a reader noting our recent fascination with Japanese craftsmen, or you could say our prolonged fascination. He asked if we would showcase different makers from other parts of the world. Interestingly, I have to agree. My heads been a bit stuck in the sand lately and it seems like we’re just representing craftsmen and designers from East Asia, but that’s not really …