HOLY WATER
Holy Water is a collection of handheld vessels inspired by snuff bottles. Snuff bottles were used during the Qing Dynasty in China to discreetly carry tobacco used for remedies for common illnesses. Instead of containing powdered tobacco, the Holy Water vessels hold water from the well of Schloss Hollenegg.
The commercialisation of bottled water started in England in 1622 from the Holy Well of Malvern Spring. The valued holy water was packaged in mouth-blown glass bottles and sold to travellers who would make the pilgrimage for the coveted liquid, believing it to have healing powers. Four hundred years later, bottled water has become a necessity for the 30% of the world without access to safe drinking water. At the same time, another part of the globe treats water as a commodity to establish social status and create unnecessary waste from the convenience of disposable bottles.
To remind us of the value of water and of the necessity of carrying it, six bottles were designed to be each unique in its material, form, and craft. Like the precious snuff bottles, part of the pleasure is holding them in the hand and carrying them as talismans.
Developed for East to West exhibition at Schloss Hollenegg.
The commercialisation of bottled water started in England in 1622 from the Holy Well of Malvern Spring. The valued holy water was packaged in mouth-blown glass bottles and sold to travellers who would make the pilgrimage for the coveted liquid, believing it to have healing powers. Four hundred years later, bottled water has become a necessity for the 30% of the world without access to safe drinking water. At the same time, another part of the globe treats water as a commodity to establish social status and create unnecessary waste from the convenience of disposable bottles.
To remind us of the value of water and of the necessity of carrying it, six bottles were designed to be each unique in its material, form, and craft. Like the precious snuff bottles, part of the pleasure is holding them in the hand and carrying them as talismans.
Developed for East to West exhibition at Schloss Hollenegg.
Produced by
Ceramics by Jess Fügler
Glasswork by Hoogs and Crawford Glass
Silverwork by Vaugoin
Dimensions
SM Glass 1.25in dia x 2in
LG Glass 2in dia x 2.5in
Terracotta 1.5in dia x 2.75in
Porcelain 1in x 1.2in x 3in
Silver 2.5 x 1in x 2.1in
LG Glass 2in dia x 2.5in
Terracotta 1.5in dia x 2.75in
Porcelain 1in x 1.2in x 3in
Silver 2.5 x 1in x 2.1in
Materials
Terracotta, Glass, Silver, Cork, Carnelian, Kambaba Jasper, Smoky Quartz, Obsidian, Mahogany Obsidian, Green Aventurine
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LippZahnschirm, various sources
GARDEN CHAIR
A outdoor chair design constructed for a teaching workshop - Bauhaus Summer School: Build it Yourself - Democratically Designed Furniture
Information and additional details coming soon.
Information and additional details coming soon.
Produced by
Jess Fügler, Kevin McCarthy
Dimensions
25” W x 23” D x 22” H
Materials
Reclaimed Pine
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Jess Fügler
WET COILS
Wet Coils is a project developed at a month long residency at Taattisten Tila in Naantali, Finland.
Typically my work requires me to be precise and in control of the process and materials in order to get a desired result. By unlearning this practice of control, I let the nature of the clay and gravity form the final object.
Starting with a concept sketch, I work quickly rolling the wet clay into spiraling, coiled forms. The forms are not adjusted or analyzed after building but instead they are left alone where the coils often droop, fold onto themselves, and crack while drying.
The fired ceramic results are preserved moments in time, showing the natural material movement of the clay and the playfulness of unlearning as a designer.
Wet Coils was a part of the Piece of Earth Exhibition showcasing all ceramic works from the summer residents. Some of the Wet Coils vessels will be on display for purchase at the Verso showroom in New York, December 2022.
Typically my work requires me to be precise and in control of the process and materials in order to get a desired result. By unlearning this practice of control, I let the nature of the clay and gravity form the final object.
Starting with a concept sketch, I work quickly rolling the wet clay into spiraling, coiled forms. The forms are not adjusted or analyzed after building but instead they are left alone where the coils often droop, fold onto themselves, and crack while drying.
The fired ceramic results are preserved moments in time, showing the natural material movement of the clay and the playfulness of unlearning as a designer.
Wet Coils was a part of the Piece of Earth Exhibition showcasing all ceramic works from the summer residents. Some of the Wet Coils vessels will be on display for purchase at the Verso showroom in New York, December 2022.
Produced by
Jess Fügler
Dimensions
Trophy 11” x 10”
LG Basket 14” x 8”
Jug 8” x 5”
Cornucopia 10” x 4”
Belly 4.5” x 5.5”
Planter 4.5” x 4.5”
Vase 1 4” x 7”
Honey 3” x 3.75”
SM Basket 1 6” x 4.5”
Vase 2 3.5” x 8”
Standing Bowl 7” x 6”
SM Basket 2 5” x 4”
LG Basket 14” x 8”
Jug 8” x 5”
Cornucopia 10” x 4”
Belly 4.5” x 5.5”
Planter 4.5” x 4.5”
Vase 1 4” x 7”
Honey 3” x 3.75”
SM Basket 1 6” x 4.5”
Vase 2 3.5” x 8”
Standing Bowl 7” x 6”
SM Basket 2 5” x 4”
Materials
Clay from the Taattistenjärvi
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Jess Fugler, Kirsi Enkovaara, Guglielmo Brambilla
UNIFORM TABLE
The design of the Uniform Table collection is all about contrast. A marble top cut by hand resting on top of an aluminum base that has been formed by machines. The natural movement of the marble’s veining along with the intricacies of the handmade inlaid patterns directly contrast to the precise lines and folds of the metal base.
The Uniform Table is available in two base variations: a low coffee table and a slightly taller side table. Each table is made to order with the ability to choose top pattern, marble, and base finish. The designs of the inlaid marble top is an on going collaboration with the Other Kingdom team and our craftsmen in India.
The Uniform Table is available in two base variations: a low coffee table and a slightly taller side table. Each table is made to order with the ability to choose top pattern, marble, and base finish. The designs of the inlaid marble top is an on going collaboration with the Other Kingdom team and our craftsmen in India.
Produced by
Other Kingdom
Dimensions
Coffee Table 60.6cm x 60.6cm x 36.8cm
Side Table 55.6cm x 40.6cm x 46.8cm
Materials
Various Marble, Aluminum
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Chris Witschy, David Wilman, Philippe Fraginère, Charlie Schuck
MARBLE PLATTERS
Marble Platters developed for Other Kingdom are designed in three collections - Grid, Cut Out, and Plasma. Their organic yet and controlled shapes attest to the quality and expertise of craftsmanship of the master marble inlayers in Bangalore, India. Each consecutive collection looks to further push the boundaries of craftsmen’s skills. The designs are developed as a partnership among the founders of Other Kingdom, with the patterns starting from computer generated forms to hand cut shapes made with scissors and paper. All designs use leftover marble scraps found in the marble workshops.
Produced by
Other Kingdom
Dimensions
13.8in dia x .6in
Materials
Various Marbles
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Philippe Fraginère, Charlie Shuck, Chris Witschy, Jamie Gray