Crystal Collection by Pour les Alpes
DMY Berlin 2010: design collective Pour les Alpes will present multi-faceted wooden plant pots at the DMY International Design Festival taking place in Berlin next week.
Above and top: Chapütschin
Called Crystal Collection, plants appear to grow out of a crack in the surface of each pot.
Above: Chapütschin
Named Chapütschin and Gion, the containers are made of oak and their design is inspired by mountain crystals.
Above: Gion
Here's a little bit of information from the designers:
POUR LES ALPES – COLLECTION CRYSTAL (2010)
The crystals, Chapütschin’ and‚ Gion’ are alpine treasures in an urban landscape. Their formal language is archaic but sophisticated.
Above: Gion
The design is inspired by the mountain crystal; originated from the depths of nature, legendary the stories of its discovery and sculptural its appearance.
Above: Gion
The crystals‚ Chapütschin’ and‚ Gion’ are plant pots. As part of the sculpture, the plants are growing out of a crack.
Material: Massive oak wood, oiled
Above: Gion
CRYSTAL ‚CHAPÜTSCHIN’
Description: Limited edition of 5 pcs. + 1 prototype + 2 A.P.
Material: Massive oak wood, oiled
Dimensions: 1100 x 900 x 580 mm (wxdx h)
Above: Gion
CRYSTAL ‚GION’
Description: Limited edition of 5 pcs. + 1 prototype + 2 A.P.
Material: Massive oak wood, oiled
Dimensions: 300 x 340 x 380 mm (wxdx h)
Above: Chapütschin
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| Echos by Pour les Alpes |
Selfish & Devoted by Deger Cengiz |
Plant pot by Uli Budde |