Ten Forms of Lightness at Lake Como Design Festival
A selection of the most memorable works from the Italian design event
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OMAM Dry Vase
€650.00
We fell in love with this vase at a studio visit to ANALOG, a Berlin-based glass company that blends high-tech tools with handblown glass. Each OMAM vase follows the same form and …
Calla Lily Murano Goblet
$120.00
With a focus on traditional artisan crafted items, NYC-based homeware brand el mono meticulously sources Murano glass pieces, pottery, table linens and more. Their Calla Lily goblet is made by hand in …
Pearl Platter
$109.00
Based in Melbourne, Australia, homeware brand FAZEEK imbues sculptural design, vibrant colors and a playful energy into all their products. Their Pearl Platter (available in amber and lilac, pink and amber, or …
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Creating New Glass Shapes Using the Art of Origami
The ancient art of origami has influenced contemporary practices from design to engineering to science and space travel. The practice has always been limited to soft, foldable materials like paper or fabric, …
Oil Bottle
$28.00
From the Travasi collection, designed by Milan-based Astrid Luglio for Ichendorf Milano, comes the Oil Bottle. The collection’s name comes from “travasare,” meaning to decant, and this vessel is intended for oil …
Create Candle
$156.00
Natural candle company Eym (helmed by Poppy and Sam Wall) collaborated with Venice-based Murano glassmaker Laguna B for the charming Create Candle. Swaths of color and florals swirl all over the glass …
Piuma Teapot
$60.00
Designed by architect Marco Sironi for Italian glass manufacturer Ichendorf Milano, the Piuma Teapot features slightly rounded edges and a circular handle, resulting in a clean and elegant expression. Crafted from hand-blown …
Happy Bok Choy Chunky Earrings
$79.00
These bok choy-shaped, hand-blown glass pendants can be worn as whimsical earrings or as a necklace—when put on a chain. From the Y2K-inspired brand Notte Jewelry, the charming pieces are approximately one …