REPORTER 017WORDS BY
CATHY HAYWARD- Iris: The dichroic
coating transmits
certain frequencies
of light and reflects
others in a range of
colours, which vary
from a limited to very
wide spectrum. The
Iris pendant has,
through its particular
geometry, the most
sophisticated of
colour ranges possible
using this complex
and extremely
expensive technique. - Rho: Straight and
purist in form, elegant
in its look and feel:
thin, parallel flutes of
ribbed glass running
peripheral give the
Rho tables a timeless,
classical beauty. The
rhomboid cube with
two open sides
provides an elegant
combination of
visibility and blurring.
The tables are
available in two
lengths and heights,
made from ribbed
clear glass or refined
with colour-effect
coating, which adds a
distinctive look as light
and colours dance
from flute to flute. - Camo: The Camo
tables are inspired by
the camouflage
pattern, used for
making objects hard
to see. The idea of
blending different
forms and materials
into each other is
transformed in a
simple but elegant
way. The classic raw
materials, such as
marble, glass and
brass in three different
forms and heights,
enable multiple
combinations,
creating an interesting
play of flowing forms
and materials that are
to hard to identify in
each single object.
Neo/Craft
ONE TO WATCHWhy Neo/Craft defines itself by its
special approach to material, form
and function. The name refers to a
new interpretation of time-honoured
artisanal techniques with the goal
of creating innovative furnishings.
The studio’s design objects are
distinguished by individuality and
functionality in equal measure.
When speaking of his style,
Scherer says: ‘It sparks my
curiosity to overcome supposed
limits in the process of creating
something new. My products
reflect the zeitgeist without being
trendy. They look modern yet
timeless. I want to create furniture
and living accessories that are
functional and sophisticatedly
crafted, but also inventive,
expressive and innovative.’Where en.neocraft.comWho Sebastian Scherer (pictured,
above right), creator of Neo/Craft,
was born in Aachen in Germany
in 1975. After completing a
commercial apprenticeship at
a furniture store and academic
design studies, Scherer relocated
to Berlin where he initially worked
as an interior designer for various
architects and design studios. He
won his first award in 2009 for
his X-Chair design, which was
followed by many others. In 2014,
the product designer won the
Lexus Design Award for the
prototype of his innovative Iris
lamp. Scherer founded his Neo/
Craft furniture label in the same
year, and showed his work for the
first time at IMM Cologne 2015.
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