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John Kostick’s Foldable Stars (1965) began as models of mathematical concepts, particularly the structural-relationship principle known as tensegrity (or tensional integrity). ‘The abstract lines that define geometric forms are indicated by actual physical parts that interact synergetically,’ says the designer. ‘Thus symmetry and structural integrity are the results of the assemblage of simple linear components,…

Norwegian designer Kristine Five Melv’ was inspired by ancient Etruscan pottery and Umbrian craft traditions in designing the striking Ikiperu Cup, named for an Etruscan goddess. Bold color blocking and shifts in texture define Melv”s contemporary interpretation of this timeless form. The handmade bowl combines glazed and unglazed ceramic for both visual and tactile beauty….

Evocative of the work of Alexander Calder, the Ekko Standing Circles Mobile (2009) moves freely with the slightest breeze or vibration. This mobile is carefully handmade in Oregon. Best suited for indoor use. Keep away from children.

For more than two decades, Jenifer Green and her team at Greentree Home have been making candles in the foothills of the Catskills Mountains. Everything they make is 100% pure beeswax, a material they choose because it burns cleanly, gives off a subtle sweet scent, and produces a luminous glow. Their Josee Pillar Candle is…

With a form juxtaposing sharp lines, round edges, and thin silhouettes, the Guggenheim Vase is part functional, part optical illusion. The subtle, hand-wrought texture renders each unique, as does the color brought out by the firing. The vase is not water-safe.

Based in Milan, Stories of Italy is a design studio that uses time-honored techniques to create beautifully crafted modern objects. Their Nougat Collection resulted from experiments reusing pieces of Murano blown glass, resulting in one-of-a-kind bowls, vases, and glasses that feature a mix of transparent colored shards against an opaque white background. Made in Italy.