transglass by artecnica

transglass by artecnica


'tranSglass’ , recycled glass by emma woffenden and tord boontje

'tranSglass' has become one of artecnica’s best-selling items.
with its recycled origins and sleek, fluid design, tranSglass®
conveys a positive attitude towards the environment,
affirmed as an artecnica 'design with conscience' project.
with the help of 'aid to artisans', artecnica collaborated with
guatemalan craftsmen to bring emma woffenden and
tord boontje’s designs to the market.
each 'tranSglass' vessel is a unique, one-of-a-kind piece.
the collection features vases, candle holders, carafes and
tumblers crafted from recycled bottles.
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