A Sculptural Approach – Vase Compositions by Federica Bubani
The art of ceramics has been around for millennia and has influenced the development of humankind’s history. While serving a functional purpose, ceramic making has always been attached to art and, since ancient times, different cultures have produced beautiful and unique ceramic pieces. Inspired b
Forms of Alchemy – Glass Objects by Massimo Micheluzzi
Massimo Micheluzzi was born in Venice, where he currently lives and works, and has built an international reputation for is glass objects. His work is featured in private collections of museums from around the world, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, The Corning Museum of Glass,
Modular Living – DeCastelli ALPHA Modular Table by Martinelli Venezia
What are the hallmarks for sleek and elegant furniture design? Well, for one, it’s the perfect balance between form and function as well as its material properties and the overall proportions of the design. The ALPHA modular coffee table designed by Martinelli Venezia for DeCastelli features all t
Exploring the Whimsical – Furniture & Objects by Daniel Nikolovski
Playful and creative ideas are always tricky to explore when you are in the pursuit of function. You are in many ways beholden the psychological element of design that requires an object to be approachable for it to be useable. Just interjecting a sculptural element can throw off the human psyche, c
A Sculptural Approach – Furniture by Cara Judd & Davide Gramatica
I have always been a big proponent of producing design directed at being beneficial to humanity. Recently though, I have also tried to broaden my way of thinking, studying the ways in which sculptural values can be incorporated in to industrial design as a whole. I think this was what made the Eames
Searching for Mood – Photography by Simone Bossi
One of the most underrated aspects of any creative pursuit is the entry point it can offer in to other creative fields as a result of being “in the creative process”. Photography has been a classic example of this. Many of the great designers and artists have used photography as a way of
Abstract Landscape – Furniture & Objects by Elisaossino Design
Elisa Ossino is a Sicilian architect and designer with an appreciation for elegant geometry found in natural materials. Her ‘Abstract Landscape’ series is a collection of unique furniture sculptures made from Abonos: wood that has been preserved for hundreds or even thousands of years in
New in the Shop – Unique Objects Handcrafted by ImperfettoLab
New for 2020 are these pieces made by Italian studio ImperfettoLab. Founded by designers Verter Turroni and Emanuela Ravelli in the small comune of Longiano in Italy, here they produce unique sculptural objects and furniture that’s made to make us consider the direct relationship between the n
Presence at Every Glance – Lapis by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Vases are useful household items. In some instances, they can provide a stand out design that takes the look of your rooms to the next level. These “ceramic objects for small scale production” do just that. They must be celebrated for their innovative shape and modern aesthetics. The story of th
Bridging New & Old – Interiors by Designer Francesc Rifé
I’ve taken a particular liking to the work of Spanish interior and industrial designer Francesc Rifé. Since our own concept here at OEN is based around craft, simplicity, and good design it’s great to see Francesc is on a similar wavelength. Also influenced heavily by minimalism and tak
Timeless Creations – Metalwork by Maker Laurenz Stockner
Italian artist Laurenz Stockner sets out to create vessels that are both perfectly harmonious in shape and a representation of unspoiled natural beauty. He utilizes copper sourced from the Prettau mine, a mine known for having extremely valuable copper. Before shaping this copper into its final form
Between Object & User – Zuperfici Collection by Duccio Maria Gambi
Duccio Maria Gambi, shows us, through his work, how almost nothing in this world should be thrown away and that everything, with creativity, can be made beautiful and serve a purpose.
