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New at OEN Shop – Metalwork by Japanese Artisan Tomomi Ishikawa
In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

The appeal of functional ware for me is the time spent and connection shared with such necessary pieces of design. There’s also something fascinating about an object that…

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New in the Shop – Handcrafted Iron Frying Pans by JIU
In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

I’m a big fan of rethinking everyday design and seeing if there is any improvement to be made. This is exactly what Japanese design studio TENT did with…

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Balance Points – Kinetic Sculpture & Mobiles by Karolina Maszkiewicz
Sculpture Posted by Mark Robinson

The interesting clash between materials is something so few creatives really talk about. If we think about architecture you also have to discuss the balance that materials bring…

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Rawness with Refinement – Stunning Furniture & Objects by Sanna Volker
Design Posted by Marissa Bergen

Imagine providing a caveman with the advanced tools that allow him to create stunning sculptures and furnishings while forcing him to use only the materials that are available…

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Monolithic Energy – Lighting Designed by Volker Haug & John Hogan
Design Posted by Marissa Bergen

Lighting is an element that is more than just useful. It can bring a distinct flair and style to an interior. Attractive lampshades and bases are aesthetic elements…

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Still and Purposeful – Song & Bora / Mo by Silversmith Alex O’Connor
Design Posted by Mark Robinson

The beautiful, minimalist work of UK-based silversmith Alex O’Conner. I was first drawn in by Alex’s ‘Kib and Skath’ capsule collection, a series of wearable sculptures that are…

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A Reflection of Nature – Mirrors by Designer Katharina Eisenkoeck
Design Posted by Elsa LaCock

There have been countless comparisons made between humans, nature and our harmonious or conflicting relationship. It’s is no wonder then that designers through the years have also experimented…

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A Sensory Experience – Metal Vessels Crafted by British Artist Adi Toch
Design Posted by Elsa LaCock

Some design offers more than just a visual experience. Adi Toch believes that metal vessels and containers are a unique method of communication, engaging and able to stimulate…

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Blending East & West – Bamboo Series by Chien-Wei Chang
Design Posted by Elsa LaCock

While many artists and designers are influenced and inspired by existing genres, art movements or other people’s work, Chien-Wei Chang uses his own life as a source of…

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Oxidation & Patina – Slip Mirrors by Brooklyn Studio Kin & Company
Design Posted by Mark Robinson

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the different traits of materials that we use to craft from. Of course, glass has the wonderful ability of setting the…

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A Subtle Balance – Silver Objects Crafted by Josephine Lützel
Design Posted by Elsa LaCock

After many years studying tableware German silversmith Josephine Lützel has realised that certain objects should be designed with a specific function in mind. For example, a drinker of…

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Timeless Creations – Metalwork by Maker Laurenz Stockner
Design Posted by Kait Evensen

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…

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