Glass Vases by Joe Colombo for Karakter, Set of 5

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Set of five joe colombo '5-in-1' glass vases by karakter

italian industrial designer joe colombo pursued a career in painting … Read more Set of five joe colombo '5-in-1' glass vases by karakter

italian industrial designer joe colombo pursued a career in painting and sculpture before he transitioned to design in the 1950s. In even the most functional homeware pieces, colombo’s artistic background shines through in the sculptural silhouettes he creates.

such is the case with 5-in-1, a set of mouth-blown glasses that neatly intertwine. Featuring five pieces – originally intended as a cognac class, a white wine glass, a red wine glass, a grappa glass, and a water glass – each has a markedly different shape and purpose. Using that diversity to his advantage, colombo’s ingenious design ensures that the glasses can be inserted into each other in order to form one transparent sculpture.

as well as its aesthetic appeal, the 5-in-1 is a highly practical design. Once stacked, the glasses reduce storage space, making it an ideal piece for smaller kitchens.

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dimensions:
#1: h 11,2cm / ø 3,8 cm
#2: h 9,7cm / ø 6,5 cm
#3: h 8cm / ø 6 cm
#4: h 7cm / ø 7,3 cm
#5: h 6cm / ø 10,1 cm

about the designer:
prolific italian architect and designer joe colombo, born cesare colombo, believed in democratic and functional design, meant to be used in many different ways - all for the benefit of the user. Ahead of his time, colombo relied on emerging material and the latest technologies to design futuristic “machines for living”, many of which have become icons for a new way of living.

about the manufacturer:
karakter is a danish design company founded on a spirit of exploration, courage and an uncompromising attitude to quality. Rooted in the scandinavian design tradition with an international outlook, karakter presents a portfolio of furniture, lighting and objects that is relevant, honest, expressive and sometimes playful. Aspiring to build an enduring legacy, they work with contemporary designers such as aldo bakker and plueersmitt and present works by the masters bodil kjær, achille and pier giacomo castiglioni, paul mccobb, joe colombo and angelo mangiarotti. Each piece has a clear, undeniable expression, ensuring it pride of place in private homes and public spaces worldwide. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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