The delightfully purist forms of the Times Tableware Collection have them harkening to a bygone era of beautiful utilitarian design -- yet there is a distinctive contemporary aesthetic to each of these pieces. They have been made of a smooth and pristine ceramic material into perfect cylindrical shapes, yet they are accented with quirky protrusions and the incorporation of wooden components.
Fredrik Waernes' lovely little teacups have been manufactured in just the one material and feature unusual but effective little handles that stick straight out. The sugar shaker is, however, entirely made of wood, taking the seductive silhouette of a wine bottle. The coffee and tea carafe showcases the charming qualities of both materials with a white earthenware body and a lumber handle, cap and plug.
Two-Material Tea Sets
The Times Tableware Collection Brings a Playful Element to Modernity
Trend Themes
1. Purist Forms - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in design by combining minimalist forms with playful elements.
2. Material Fusion - Innovation potential in blending different materials to create unique and aesthetically pleasing products.
3. Utilitarian Design - Disruptive opportunity to modernize utilitarian design with contemporary aesthetics and functional enhancements.
Industry Implications
1. Tableware Industry - Opportunity for innovative tableware manufacturers to create distinctive designs that merge tradition with contemporary elements.
2. Home Goods Industry - Potential for disruption in the home goods industry by offering modern and playful yet functional products.
3. Interior Design Industry - Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate unique and eye-catching tableware pieces into their designs, adding a touch of whimsy to spaces.