Just to look at or to use? Image: Ferm Living
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Art that you can touch

Pia Seidel
8.1.2020
Translation: machine translated

If you didn't know what these objects are suitable for, you could easily mistake them for sculptures. Their form is so unconventional that the function is hidden behind it.

Taken out of context, it is sometimes difficult to guess what certain items are suitable for. This is proven by the "What the hell is that" articles in which customers have to guess the purpose of a product. When I first saw the rings called "Pond" from Ferm Living hanging on the wall at a trade fair stand, I thought they were a work of art. But apparently they were just playing with my perception, because I later learnt that they were coasters.

I'm usually familiar with coasters in geometric shapes made of cork or felt. But these appear in a new shape. But these appear in a new shape. As their name "Pond" suggests, they are inspired by water and are therefore irregularly shaped like waves. Thanks to their simple beauty, you don't have to hide them away in the cupboard, but can hang them on the wall as an eye-catcher. You can simply take them off the nail when you need them.

In addition to Ferm Living, the designs of the brands Normann Copenhagen are also available., Alessi or Oyoy also inspire the imagination. These functional works of art make your everyday life easier and more beautiful at the same time.

«Timber» ist nicht nur ein Holzobjekt, sondern dient auch als Untersatz für heisse Kochtöpfe. Bild: Normann Copenhagen
«Timber» ist nicht nur ein Holzobjekt, sondern dient auch als Untersatz für heisse Kochtöpfe. Bild: Normann Copenhagen
«Timber» is not only a wooden object, but also serves as a base for hot pots. Image: Normann Copenhagen
«Timber» is not only a wooden object, but also serves as a base for hot pots. Image: Normann Copenhagen
Normann Copenhagen Timber (1 x, Glass coaster)
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CHF30.90

Normann Copenhagen Timber

1 x, Glass coaster

Normann Copenhagen Timber (1 x, Glass coaster)
CHF30.90

Normann Copenhagen Timber

Sculptural designs particularly embellish open shelves. Image: Oyoy
Sculptural designs particularly embellish open shelves. Image: Oyoy
Header image: Just to look at or to use? Image: Ferm Living

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Like a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.


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