# Multi-Material Tea Sets Norman Foster Crafted a Tea Set for Stelton Using Combined Elements By Amy Duong | Published 2018-02-13 | Updated 2018-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norman-foster References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/02/13/norman-foster-designs-minimal-tea-set-stelton/) British Architect Norman Foster crafted a [tea set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gptea-set) for Danish label Stelton using a blend of materials including porcelain, glass and stainless steel. The collection offers a selection of tableware used for evening usage such as [wine goblets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juno-collection), bowls, a carafe, and a tray. There is also a broadened selection of sugar bowls, thermos flasks, water jugs, and coffee cups, crafted from both porcelain and glass. Although there is a difference in materials used, when they are put together, the shapes take a soft and round silhouette. Foster uses the term "power of the curve" to describe this result. Norman Foster's wine glasses are coated with a stainless steel exterior, with an inner surface resembling a golden color due to a copper-tinged. The tray's bottom is copper and the surface is a mirrored silver color with a fluid structure. The bowl's unique design takes on an asymmetrical shape with a wider rim. All of the pieces will be at the [Ambiente](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagostina) trade fair for display in Frankfurt until February 13. Image Credit: Norman Foster ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Blended Materials:** The use of a blend of different materials in product design offers opportunities for unique aesthetics and functionality. - **Multi-purpose Tableware:** Designing tableware that serves multiple functions provides innovative solutions for versatile dining experiences. - **Fluid Structures:** Creating products with fluid and dynamic structures opens up possibilities for visually striking and aesthetically pleasing designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore the use of blended materials to create distinctive and eye-catching products. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can benefit from multi-purpose tableware to enhance guest experiences and optimize space usage. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can leverage fluid structures to create high-end and artistic products that appeal to affluent consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architect-Designed Thoughtful Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norman-foster2.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Fashion House Teapot Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-teapots.md) - [Opulent Floral Tea Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-to-a-tea.md) - [Modern Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trasa-home.md) - [Artful Meticulous Tableware Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-collections.md) - [Playful Teapot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teapot-design1.md) - [Elegant Porcelain Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tableware.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Glassware Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domain-glass.md)