zpstudio tools works with artisans in italy to design handcrafted collection

zpstudio tools works with artisans in italy to design handcrafted collection
images © gildardo gallo
all images courtesy of zpstudio tools

 

 

 

italian designers at zpstudio tools have collaborated with local craftsmen in tuscany to create a series of three handmade objects. presented during milan design week 2014, the pieces tell a narrative of manufacturing skills and small scale products made in italy. employing these artisan techniques, the designs use traditional wood or metal turning with semi-finished materials, derived from industrial production methods. balanced with new technological innovations, direct control over details is achieved to create finished items that retain a sense of authenticity.

 

 

‘making of ottone lamp’
video courtesy of zpstudio tools

 

the marble and brass lamp, ‘ottone secondo’

 

traditional craftmanship in tuscany use marble and brass manufacturing processes

 

‘plug’ is created from a single carrara marble block

 

the stand can be placed on the floor and hold three umbrellas

 

‘plug’ can also be turned into a candle-holder

 

‘clochette’ is a table lamp with copper lampshade that is attached to a white marble pedestal

 

a pink marble sphere is used as a handle to direct the light beam

 

the lamp shade can be adjusted to different positions

 

 

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