Hella Jongerius

One of my favorite designers from the Netherlands is Hella Jongerius and I was very glad to see that her websites was updated with all her recent work…incredible new designs…interior products, fabrics, ceramics and more. I would like to show you her new Enamel plates for Cibone, Shippo Plates, and the BackPack stool and sofa for Gallerie Kreo in Paris.

For the enamel series Hella Jongerius has used an ancient technique in a contemporary form. When Hella was asked why she wanted to return to this age-old technique her answer was: “While globalization, technological innovation and high-speed Internet access characterize the 21st century, at the same time there is a growing interest in tradition, ancient techniques and local crafts. It would be simplistic to attribute these tendencies to mere nostalgia for the past, and equally simplistic to link them to the glorification of craftsmanship for its own sake.”…here you can read more about this collection and you should contact Cibone in Tokyo if you are interested in buying the limited edition plates.

The “BackPack” stool and sofa are still considered prototypes and were made for Gallerie Kreo in Paris. It is a limited edition of 8 pieces, made out of walnut wood and upholstered by hand.

Backside of the BackPack sofa by Hella Jongerius.