Valerie Objects Carafe - Grey
The Inner Circle tableware collection, designed by Maarten Baas for Valerie Objects, features a se...The Inner Circle tableware collection, designed by Maarten Baas for Valerie Objects, features a series of objects characterized by imperfect, hand-drawn circles. This collection aims to create an organic composition on the dining table. The glassware is crafted with a smoked tint, enhancing the unique shapes of each piece. The Inner Circle Carafes are available in three different sizes, each with slight variations in shape. They are designed to be displayed individually or as part of a set, complementing the Inner Circle Glasses. For convenience, the glassware is dishwasher safe. Dutch designer Maarten Baas is renowned for his unconventional and playful creations that challenge traditional design norms. His experimental work often subverts expectations, and he has established a unique design world by pushing boundaries to reveal alternative realities characterized by oddity, visual effects, illusion, and playfulness. In collaboration with the Antwerp-based label Valérie Objects, Maarten Baas has developed a comprehensive tableware range. These items are distinguished by their deliberate irregularities and a handmade aesthetic. As is his signature, Maarten Baas intentionally introduces deviations and asymmetry to imbue his objects with a more human quality. The collection, named Inner Circle, alludes to our close companions, those with whom we cherish shared moments around the table, as well as the central design motif: the circle. Maarten Baas explains his inspiration: 'I discovered that all tableware is made up of circles within circles.' He prioritized spontaneity over perfect symmetry, drawing freehand circles with irregular shapes. These were directly translated into the tableware, resulting in objects that are manifestations of imperfect concentric circles. Each piece in the collection reflects a hand-drawn circle in a rough form. In an era dominated by machine-produced straight lines, Maarten Baas’s irregular shapes present a significant technical challenge. This tableware range emphasizes naturalness and irregular forms over flawlessness, conveying a sense of artisanal craftsmanship. The asymmetrical curves and soft lines provide a contrast to our highly structured, linear daily environments. Moving away from conventional, rigid rectilinear designs, the irregular, imperfect, organic shapes and rugged contours of these pieces, existing at the intersection of design and art, truly stand out. When placed on a table, these items introduce an unexpected, tranquil, and authentic atmosphere to the setting.
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