Scandanavian contemporary design firm Muuto has two designs we’re highlighting in this week’s issue. The first, the Balance Vase Set, uses a strong magnet which locks porcelain vases into an upright, balanced position while allowing them to be moved at the same time.
The Balance Vase set by Muuto.
Designer Hallgeir Homstvedt states of the project: “I wanted to play with the concept of visual balance when designing the Balance vase set, and offer a new perspective on a vase. My idea was to create an object that naturally engages the observer’s curiosity and creativity. Most vases look empty without flowers, but the Balance vases are almost like sculptural silhouettes that you can personalize and arrange the way you desire with or without flowers.”
Grip Candlestick collection by Muuto.
The second set, the Grip Candlestick collection, is made of aluminum and steel. Designer Jens Fager states: “The idea behind Grip was to create an honest and aesthetic candlestick that through its simple design perfectly unites two basic functions — bringing light and the ease of moving it. When everything is so much reduced to the essence of the function— all the details, proportions and finish really need to be in place, which I believe we succeeded in.”
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