Artistic Elegance – Kyobashi Chair by Tonerico
In the heart of Tokyo’s bustling Kyobashi business district stands the Artizon Museum, a bastion of creativity and culture. Within its walls, a special armchair, aptly named the KYOBASHI chair, finds its place. This remarkable piece of furniture was meticulously designed to harmonise with the
Between & Beyond – Sculpture by Ryosuke Yazaki
Japanese sculptor Ryosuke Yazaki, born in Tokyo in 1965, is a master of form and space, carrying forward a legacy of artistry from his renowned sculptor grandfather, Torao Yazaki. His journey in art began at Japan’s Nihon University, where he specialised in sculpture, later delving into postgr
ECOU Collection – Furniture by Bogdan Ciocodeica
Established in 2015, Bogdan Ciocodeica Studio has carved out a niche in the worlds of architecture and design, focusing on public and residential interior spaces, custom design pieces, and captivating temporary public installations. Ciocodeica’s interior design projects strike a balance betwee
Elegance in Plywood – Peel Chair by Blond
The ‘Peel Chair’ by London-based studio Blond is a triumphant fusion of natural inspiration and modernist influence. Channeling the creative spirit of Marcel Breuer, a pioneer of plywood furniture, Blond have crafted a chair that encapsulates the fluid beauty of a singular sheet of plywo
Aesthetically Minimal – Red Oak Circuit by Sara Martinsen
Sara Martinsen has been on my radar for a while now. Her use of natural materials, especially found materials, is quite exceptional and makes her work stand out from the pack. This particular piece titled ‘Red Oak Circuit’ is a unique sculpture that has the concept of using underutilized
Australian Sensibility – Furniture by Daniel Boddam
It’s intriguing to think that our life influences play a direct role in how we design. Of course, there are small aesthetic tweaks that make a difference visually, but then there are designers such as Daniel Boddam who showcase these influences in abundance and rear their heads in every series
Big Woods – Sculptural Furniture by Aaron Poritz
Nature and trees in-particular are the inspiration behind the furniture designs of Aaron Poritz, a Brooklyn-based architect and artist. While in the past Poritz has designed minimalist wooden furniture pieces that have similar aesthetic qualities to that found in Danish design, the artist’s new co
New in the Shop – Pebble Paperweights by PLYWOOD laboratory
Japanese plywood manufacturer Taizawa Plywood developed their ‘Paper-Wood’ technology in 2009. Paper-Wood is plywood with beautiful cross-section colouring that was created by laminating coloured recycled paper and natural wood grown locally in Hokkaido. Collaborating with studio Drill D
New in the Shop – Hinoke Series by Woodworker Toshifumi Momose
Japanese woodworker Toshifumi Momose resides in Shizuoka where he runs his project ‘Hikimonojo 639’ from a 150 year old Japanese farm house surrounded by mountains and countryside. After graduating from Shizuoka Design College Toshifumi studied under a popular woodworker in Japan and lat
Dedicated to Handmade – Cork & Wood Objects by Melanie Abrantes
The reality is that materials all have their own properties that make them unique. Unfortunately a material like metal doesn’t go that well with ceramic, and wood doesn’t mesh that well glass. There are just certain restrictions that forces designers and makers to stick with one material
On Balance – Wood Shelves & Pedestals by Anne Brandhøj
Unfortunately we as consumers have become so impatient. The instant gratification of something fresh and shiny out of the box seems to fizzle out with time, leaving us wanting more and more of that initial feeling when we first set our eyes on it. It takes foresight to see something for its maturing
New at OEN Shop – Tumi-isi Wooden Stacking Blocks by A4
I have always been drawn to those stacked pebbles found by the side of rivers or streams. It’s rare to come across them, but it always made me wonder about who stacked them and why. Kind of mysterious. When I stumbled in to these stacking blocks by Japanese design studio A4 it made we think [&
