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Glass

This neat little set of desk objects by Nottingham Trent University graduate Max Phillips make clever use of switchable smart glass. A clock, a light and a container all look identical at first glance, however, when the objects are picked up, the panels of switchable glass turn from opaque to transparent, revealing the their individual functions. Read the rest of this entry »

Last year we featured the Scrinium desk by Dutch designers De Intuïtiefabriek, and this carefully crafted curiosity cabinet is the follow up. Just like Scrinium, ‘Curio’ provides a space to store and showcase treasured objects. Three small walnut drawers are framed with smoked glass to give a misty view of the stored items inside. Read the rest of this entry »

British designer Ilse Crawford has used an opulent palette of copper, brass, stainless steel and black glass to create a collection of containers for Danish brand Georg Jensen. Read the rest of this entry »

Showing last week at Design Miami/Basel with Gallery Caroline van Hoek were these sculptural letters by London-based design studio Study O Portable. The pieces, made of patinated sterling silver and bent glass tubes, operate like inverted neon signs - instead of emitting light from the inside, they reflect light from the outside back inside through the iridescent patina layer.

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