The dining table, armchair, chaise longue, side table, partition and vase from Nendo's latest collection are all shaped by gravity. The striking line seeks to give the glass as a material control over the design process. The venture was inspired by founder Oki Sato's visit to the WonderGlass workshop. Impressed by the highly-skilled craftsmanship and techniques, he was motivated to find out what it would be like to have an entire collection that is shaped by gravity. Through the experiment, Sato sought out to "do less and achieve more," ultimately producing one-of-a-kind pieces.
The molten glass was typically poured into a square frame and after an appropriate cooling temperature was reached, it was transported to a mould where the material was left to set and be shaped by purely natural forces.
Elegant Free-Form Glass Furniture
Nendo's Melt Collection for WondeGlass is Shaped by Gravity
Trend Themes
1. Free-form Glass Furniture - Opportunity for designers to explore new possibilities in furniture design by allowing the material to shape the final product through gravity.
2. Craftsmanship in Glass Design - Demand for highly skilled craftsmanship and techniques in the production of glass furniture, resulting in unique and one-of-a-kind pieces.
3. Natural Forces in Design - Embracing natural forces as a design element, creating furniture that is shaped by gravity and other natural phenomena.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Innovative glass furniture designs that allow the material to shape the final product through gravity, offering a unique and modern aesthetic.
2. Glass Manufacturing - Opportunity for glass manufacturers to showcase their craftsmanship and techniques in producing high-quality glass furniture pieces shaped by natural forces.
3. Interior Design - Designers can incorporate free-form glass furniture shaped by gravity into interior spaces, creating visually striking and conversation-starting environments.