Julien de Smedt applied his background in architecture and computer modeling to a much smaller scale. The result are two very well done sculptural bowls. The bowls come in two sizes. The small one measures 6.5″ dia x 5.5″ h and the large bowl measures 11.5″ dia x 6.3″ h. Made of porcelain, the outside remains unglazed for a matte finish while the inside has been glazed. You can buy it here. The small bowl sells for $75 and the large bowl goes for $170.

These bowls combine two seemingly opposite aesthetics for an interesting result, natural tree texture and high-gloss vibrant finish. Each bowl is handmade using only locally reclaimed trees of all varieties (fallen or cut down due to infrastructure, re-landscaping, droughts, or stormy weather).

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This clever design provides a place to store snacks within and a receptacle for empty nutshells or wrappers on top (or vice versa). Designed by Claus Jensen and Henrik Holbaek. Made of multi-layer laminated glass. Available in red, black, orange, turquoise and lime. Slated for release this month. Keep your eyes open for availability.