patricia urquiola: variations for baccarat

‘variations’ by patricia urquiola for baccarat – the pieces are accented by acid hues

during milan design week 2012, french crystal manufacturer baccarat has exhibited the collection entitled ‘variations’ by spanish-born designer and architect patricia urquiola. the series of vases and glassware are a translation of rhythm and composition into functional entities. stackable forms of different diameters and heights are shaped using glass-cutting principles. to accentuate the patterned pleating and cuts, acid color hues have been added to the sculptural vessels.

‘variations’ by patricia urquiola for baccarat

‘crystal captures the relationship of light, transparency and refraction – an order of form and aesthetic, which allows breadth and liberty in function, and in interpretation.‘ – patricia urquiola

colored crystal vases  image © designboom

each vase is composed of stacked forms  image © designboom

detail of glass formation and its modulation of light image © designboom

glasses with rippled bases  image © designboom

detail of stem  image © designboom

glass-cutting principles and baccarat savoir faire have been reinvented

(left) flute  (right) verre vin 

(left) verre vin (right) verre eau