Perspective & Planes – Tack End Tables and Benches by Uhuru Design
This work seen here by Brooklyn design studio Uhuru is a collection of industrial furniture under the name 'Tack End', which is constructed by zig-zagging and joining sheets of hand-blackened steel.
We Make Chairs – Short Film on American Furniture Manufacturer Emeco
This short film for American furniture maker Emeco really triggered my imagination, a video showcasing some of the processes that go in to making their super strong metal chairs and tables.
Objects at OEN Shop – The Little Round Brass Cup by the Aubock Workshop
Every so often you acquire those quaint objects that seem to have a real presence about them, for me the little round brass cup by Austrian metal workshop Carl Aubock is one of them.
Patterns & Fine Details – Fresh Metalwork in OEN Shop by Rieko Fujimoto
It’s been a long time since we last highlighted the work of Japanese metal craftsman Rieko Fujimoto, all of which are handcrafted by Rieko at her studio in Neyagawa, Osaka Prefecture.
Possibilities of Illusion – Patinated Steel Sculptures by Stephan Siebers
I've been admiring these wonderful steel sculptures by German artist Stephan Siebers, who balances patinated steel sections to create an illusion of sorts in his artwork.
Obscuring Light – Brass Mirror Series & Shadow Play by Studio Falke Svatun
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.
Reflectivity, Light & Fading Colours – Abstract Canvases by Miya Ando
Talented artist Miya Ando creates canvases using subtle shades of colour that feature a gradient, flowing from top to bottom, all of which are based on themes of perception and time.
Table Tools for Everyday Use – Metalwork by Australian Silversmith Alison Jackson
Alison's metalwork draws inspiration from the clean lines of geometric shapes, paired against soft satin finishes. They are hand crafted at her workshop in Canberra named Pocket Studio.
Natures Impression – Furniture, Design & Details by London Studio Based Upon
Ian and Richard Abell design this unique metalwork in collaboration with a team of artists and craftsmen, using pigmented resin and other materials to create a fantastic array of effects.
New at OEN Shop – Brass Coffee Measure by Ruka Kikuchi of Lue Brass
A weighty spoon by Ruka Kikuchi, handmade at his workshop in Japan. This has a nice thin handle that’s been welded to the scoop, with little hammer marks running across the surface.
Structure & Basic Function – Constructivist Objects by Korean Designer Nino Cho
Based in Detroit, Korean Designer Nino Cho explores empty space to find function, trying to blur the line between an art object and a functional product in her series of Constructivist works.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Metalwork by Japanese Craftsman Naho Kamada
Naho Kamada produces objects from brass, silver and aluminium at her studio, all of which are inspired by antique tea utensils, old cups, and other functional goods.