16 Fragile Innovations
From Snowflake Ceilings to Glass Spinning Wheels:
Luisa Amanda Gomes — Jan 28, 2010 — Fashion
These fragile innovations can offer you enjoyment, provided that you handle them with care. Items that break easily remind us to appreciate the more sturdy things in life and give us an excuse to tell people not to touch (if you’re somebody who likes to yell). Featured in the slideshow are delicate pieces of art that you can appreciate with your eyes, or equipment that will shatter easily and cause you to wonder why you ever purchased something like a glass Foosball table in the first place.
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Intricate Papercraft Lamps
7GODS Light Installments Embrace Delicate Decor
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Manuscript Necklaces
Stunning Paper Jewelry by Ana Hagopian is Delicate and Dainty
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Delicate Dinner Tables
Svilen Gamolov's Drop Table Refines Dining at Home
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Delicate Paper Chairs
Web-Patterned 'Hechima 4' Seating Only Looks Frail
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Powerfully Fragile Digitalized Art
Classic Images Get a Dark Twist
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Fragile Plaster Packaging
These Breakable Hearts Make a Smashing Valentine's Day Present
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Glass Foosball Tables
Custom Lux Minimalist Game Table is Sweet and Shatterproof
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Papercraft-Inspired Jewelry
Emi Brooch and Hair Clip Oozes Delicate Femininity
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Breakable Dinner Plates
Alexander Hulme Designs Plate that Smashes From One Into Two
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Delicate Glass Jewelry
‘Drop of Water' Necklaces by Karl Oskar
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Shattertography
Brock Davis Shatters Everyday Objects That Ought Not to Break
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Glass Spinning Wheels
Andy Paiko Designs Delicate Yet Functional Masterpieces
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Delicate Barnacle Canopy
21-Pendant Chandelier by Bocci
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Snowflake Ceilings
FugasLusas Delicatessen Features a Laser-Cut Ceiling
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Stringy Chandeliers
Tim Baute Creates Delicate Looking Lighting Called ‘SevenUp'
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Pinata Packaging
This Breakable Gift Wrap is Great for Soothing Birthday Rage
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Skateboarding-Inspired Wood Lamps
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Playful Modular Kids Sofas
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Humorous Holiday Tableware
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Chic Bedazzled Luxury Eyewear
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Crystal Figurines Collabs
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Adaptive Furniture Collection
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Poetic Rippling Lighting
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Silkworm-Inspired Lamps
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Architecturally Inspired Exhibition Displays
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Magnetic Drinkware Accents
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Retro Jelly Mold-Inspired Mirrors
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Novelty Supermarket Ornaments
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Infant Wellness Play Collections
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Brutalist-Inspired Eyewear Stands
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Dynamic Furniture Designs
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Lightweight Paper-Inspired Lamps
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Upcycled Glass Table Lamps
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Sculptural Glass Chandeliers
Tamar Grande Chandelier by Sophia Han Uses Rippled Glass in a Fixture
Immersive Climate Installations
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Bamboo-Inspired Glass Lighting
Fumie Shibata Designs the Bamboo Forest Glass Lighting for BROKIS
Cosmic Glass Sculptures
The Black Hole Vase by Claesson Koivisto Rune Captures the Cosmos
Ceramic Installation Vessels
Jihyun Kim’s Salty Fairy Ring Uses Slip-Cast Form for Immersive Array
Cosmic-Inspired Playful Furniture
Miniforms Introduces the Nebula Collection with a Soft Structure
Illuminating Stone-Made Table Lamps
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Illuminated Curtained Light Installations
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Water-Celebrating Art Installations
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Minimalist Glassware Capsules
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Exquisite Film-Inspired Espresso Cups
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Glass Geometry Furniture
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Luxury Time Sculptures
Tiffany Airways Diamond Edition Fuse Aviation Elegance with Horological Art
Molten Metal Lamps
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Sculptural Glass Lighting
Luca Nichetto Presents the Upglas Collection Reusing Murano Glass
Japanese Art-Inspired Water Bottles
Takeya Recently Launched the Kintsugi Collection
Playful Structural Furniture Series
The New Palma Collection of Designs Boasts a Mosaic Design
Premium Crystal Wine Glasses
Fable Launches its 'Sommelier PRO Collection'
Portable Glass Table Lamps
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Nostalgic Timeless Click Devices
This 3D-Printed iPod Classic Fidget Toy Revives Tactile Memory
Soft Bathroom Lighting
The Pastello Collection Boasts Handcrafted Glass Lighting in Gentle Tones
Light-Manipulating Tableware Pieces
Iitala Launches a New Collection Dubbed 'Solare'
Spinning Desk Sharpeners
Ferfereh is a Pencil Sharpener That Spins Like a Top with Hidden Shavings
Hand-Blown Crystal Vases
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Stackable Minimalist Glassware
The Aeris Double-Walled Glassware Features Heat-Resistant Glass
Pleated Fabric Lighting
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Aluminum Sparkling Wine Bottles
CECI 1938's First-of-Its-Kind Design Fits a Cork, Cage & Seal
Daily Ritual Objects
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Mindful Wooden Chairs
Tanuvi Hegde Creates the Reflect Chair to Encourage Fidgeting and Calm Focus
Woven Furniture Series
Whispers of the Wildwood Has Handcrafted Wicker Furniture & Lighting Pieces
Glass Aluminum Pendants
Bocci's 93 Collection Explores Molten Aluminum Poured into Hot Glass
Sculptural Marble Series
Terra Frammenti Showcases Refined Marble Craftsmanship
Repetitive Glass Installations
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Luxurious Porcelain Wall Objects
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Soft Comfort Lamps
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Redesigning Restful Moments
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Vintage Aesthetic Practical Flashlights
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Opal Glass Pendant Lights
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Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art
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Interactive Table Lamps
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Illusion-Inspired Design Collections
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Sustainable Creative Craft Series
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Elegant Nutcracker Designs
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Woven Lighting Capsules
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Glass Pendant Collections
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Spiral Glass Vessels
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Transparent Glass Armchairs
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Shadow-Inspired Trays
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Sculptural Glass Chandeliers
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Skeletal Glass Tables
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Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series
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Sustainable Pendant Lights
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Playful Accent Tables
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Colour Shift Clear Seating
Color Roller Transparent Rolling Chairs is a Moving Color Canvas
Craft Starter Kits
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Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors
Baggage Claim Mirrors Capture Airport Carousel in Layered Glass
Artful Activism Shows
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Material Curiosity Art Shows
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Modern Poertic Ceramics
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Artfully Dynamic Vessels
Devin Wilde Explores the Function of Ornament with Artful Vessels
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Glowing Whimsical Storybook Lanterns
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Longevity-Focused Glass Materials
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Customizable Holiday Decorations
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Sculptural Art Pianos
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Light-Refracting Glass Tables
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Cognitive Disruption Tools
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Geometric Ceramic Collections
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Optical Illusion Mirrors
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Sculptural Glass Vases
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Experimental Door Handles
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Glass Sculptural Exhibitions
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Soft Sculptural Illumination
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Communal Tableware Series
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Reflective Material Exhibits
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Artful Hosting Pieces
The Modern Entertaining Barware Collection is Crafted for Gatherings
Metal-Glass Intuitive Chandeliers
Brand Van Egmond Designs the Salsa Chandelier
Glass Boundary-Exploring Table Designs
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Glass Accessories Collection
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