industrial design

Framing the Past – Charlotte Kingsnorth Lichen Furniture & Mirrors

Furniture Posted by Tommaso De Benedictis

Charlotte Kingsnorth’s design practice aims to deconstruct archetypes by using traditional methods in new and exciting ways. The bronze mirrors and furniture of her Lichen collection are a…

New at OEN Shop – Cutlery by Lue Brass Industrial Now Available

In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

We previously highlighted our new shipment arriving from Japanese metalworker Ruka Kikuchi of Lue Brass. His ‘Industrial Design’ collection has now come in to stock and we are…

New in the Shop – Cutlery Sets Designed by Ruka Kikuchi of Lue Brass

In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

I have spent the best part of 5 years pondering a way in which we can bring craft to more people. Searching for small avenues in the shop…

Craft & Design Meeting – Raku Yaki Series by Emmanuelle Simon

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Raku dates back to the early 1550’s in Japan and was highly favoured by Zen Buddhist Masters for its simplicity and naturalness. The unique look has always served…

Mimicking the Landscape – Hills Collection by Mikiya Kobayashi for Hiro Design

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Mikiya Kobayashi is a talented Japanese designer and has produced a collection of functional tableware inspired by the natural landscape that all have beautiful undulating curves.

New Solutions – Apollo System by Swedish Design Studio Office for Design

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

Apollo is a modular co-working design system by Office for Design that’s been made with the concept of producing a piece of furniture that was both aesthetically pleasing but economic.

Progressive & Elegant – Fold Series by Industrial Designer Olivier Gregoire

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

This series of chairs titled ‘Fold’ by Industrial designer Olivier Gregoire consists of fibreglass that has been folded in unique positions to create furniture that are intriguing on the eye.

Distilling Ideas – Ridge Kitchen Glassware by Design Studio Visibility

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

The Ridge Kitchen series by Visibility began as a selection of porcelain tools for the kitchen, later in collaboration with Areaware they worked with glass artisans to bring this series to fruition.

Pushing the Boundaries – Bamboo Objects by Industrial Designer Samy Rio

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

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.

Obscuring Light – Brass Mirror Series & Shadow Play by Studio Falke Svatun

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Norwegian designer Falke Svatun Lirhus is focused on making functional objects that integrate within the home, such as furniture, homewares, and other works that have a theatrical twist.

Making of the TRAM Chair by Thomas Feichtner for TON

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

Thomas Feichtner decided to play on the history of furniture company TON, with the intention of uniting the methods used to produce bentwood and moulded wood.

Aluminium and Steel Furniture Solutions by Jonathan Nesci

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

HALE, founded by self-taught designer Jonathan Nesci in 2006, has produced these fantastic industrial furnitures inspired by abstract artists such as Donald Judd and Josef Albers.