U for “uovo”, or “egg”. This is the word of the week, guiding our Dictionary of Design column as it (almost) comes to an end. Here, we’ll reflect on the dual relationship between form and material, exploring a selection of products that break out of the box to enrich the domestic landscape with an unconventional philosophy. From historical to contemporary designs, and from seating to accessories, the egg isn’t just for eating. On the contrary, it becomes a whimsical source of inspiration winking at fun and fabulous designs.
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen's Egg™ chair is a masterpiece of Danish design. By studying the multiplicities of form and material, the architect found a way to transform a piece of furniture into an enveloping experience. Tracing the silhouette of an egg, Jacobsen has found a new form for comfort, working on an idea constructed between wire and plaster, directly in the spaces of his first workshop: his home garage. Today, the Egg Chair is a timeless piece that has made its way around the world, welcomed into countless homes. The design, originally conceived for the lobby of the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, is now part of the Fritz Hansen catalog and encapsulates all the thinking and guidelines that have made Arne Jacobsen a household name.
Ovonelpiatto lamp by Massimiliano Alajmo and Raffaele Alajmo for Davide Groppi
Ovonelpiatto lamp by Massimiliano Alajmo and Raffaele Alajmo for Davide Groppi
"The light in the plate is the most beautiful light." With this, Italian brand Davide Groppi presents the Ovonelpiatto pendant lamp, designed by Massimiliano Alajmo and Raffaele Alajmo. The project, designed to directly illuminate the dining table, is a combination of two elements that together compose the egg shape overhead. The luminous body makes its mark in the air, transferring the beam of artificial light vertically into the space. With a little imagination, a cooking egg opens up and transforms the material into a light source, contemporary and creative.
Blow Egg rug by Studio Job for Seletti
Blow Egg rug by Studio Job for Seletti
Crafted in a collaboration between Studio Job and Seletti, this rug explicitly traces the silhouette of a freshly cooked egg, flaunting the signature style of the eccentric Made in Italy brand. Unconventional and pop in essence, Blow Egg reveals a versatile and contemporary character, bringing innovation beyond the doorstep. Also featured in the collection by Job Smeets and Nynke Tynagel are neon lamps, folding chairs, mirrors and a set of porcelain dishes.
Egg vase by Marcel Wanders for Moooi
Egg vase by Marcel Wanders for Moooi
From a pile of boiled eggs in 1997 came Marcel Wander's Egg vase for Moooi: a porcelain accessory ready to step outside the box. The unusual idea started from the creative’s desire to create a piece embracing curvy, unconventional lines. Et voila! Soft on the eye, the vase is an accessory that lives on its celebrated reputation, transforming the geometric and rigorous domestic landscape with a small, revolutionary touch. From offices to homes, Wanders’ signature piece is now an icon that tunes the desire for escapism and creativity within the walls of the home.
Deep dish by Handle With Freedom
Deep dish by Handle With Freedom
There’s no doubt that this is an egg. Seen from above, this deep dish from Handle With Freedom's Casa collection serves your favorite plates in a beautiful asymmetrical ceramic that recalls the shape of a cooked egg ready to be eaten. Available in multiple shades, the mise en place accessory is made entirely by hand, entrusting uniqueness to the imperfections of craftsmanship. Handle With Freedom is, however, a curatorial project that distances itself from commercial trends, bringing the youthful and contemporary philosophy of doing good, doing better to the domestic landscape.
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