Sunday, November 9, 2008

Drape Table or Basket by Jane Punnopatham

http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/drape_table_or_basket_by_jane_punnopatham_11667.asp



When designers talk about their own work, we like to listen:
"Senior Designer, Jane Punnopatham, for the Spectrum West Collection was inspired by both blooming flowers, hanging drapery, and the whimsical lines of Alvar Alto's Wave Vase. Marc Ross, Creative Director for Spectrum West, and Jane Punnopatham desired to take their brand material, acrylic, that was once dubbed a cold material, and provide warmth with the free flowing lines of the Drape Side Table. Each Drape Table is heated and molded by hand ensuring that every table is individually different for the consumer. Available Fall colors include: Frost, Clear, and Charcoal."
We also just heard that Jane is in the hospital from a serious accident. We wish her the best & get well!


So cool. I was blowed away when seeing it. Its form is marvelous. On the other hand, the form and material is a big contrast. The form looks like a soft fabric, but it was made of acrylic, which is solid and hard. Before reading the article, I thought it was glass, heavy and fragile. No sooner I found that it was made of plastic, which is lighter and safer. That make more sense to me since it is also a basket.

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