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'kyoto', 2012 by marc newson for dom perignon
(w)170 × (h) 230 × (d)140mm
renowned australian designer marc newson developed the 'kyoto' champagne cooler for esteemed brand dom perignon in collaboration
with japanese company seikado - a metal workshop established in kyoto in 1838. the pewter piece features spouts on each end to serve as a holder
for the neck of the bottle given the bubbly is chilled in a high bed of water and ice. the pewter piece features spouts on each end to serve as a
holder for the neck of the bottle - given the dom perignon is chilled in a high bed of water and ice. the idea was informed by the armour of the
japanese military nobility know as the samurai, where newson applied traditional techniques used by the metalworkers of seikado dating
back to the early 19th century to produce the piece. newson has previously designed for the luxury beverage, referencing the simplicity and
elegance of dom perignon through the language of material and form.

the pewter design features spouts on each end to serve as a holder for the neck of the bottle

newson has previously designed for the luxury beverage, referencing the simplicity and elegance of dom perignon

the idea was informed by the armour of the japanese military nobility know as the samurai

newson applied traditional techniques used by the metalworkers of seikado dating back to the early 19th century to produce the piece

marc newson with artist and principal of seikado junpei yamanaka