kai linke and reinhard dienes: 'blasted famili' and 'tonic'

‘blasted familii’ by kai linke

‘blasted familii’ is a series of simple, blasted objects made out of spruce wood by german designer kai linke. the objects appear to be rough and aged but at the same time the wooden reliefs tell a delicate story. this work was exhibited as part of the [d3] talents at imm cologne 2010.

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blasted C01 spruce wood, 45 x 40 x 100cm by kai linke chest manufactured out of spruce wood, with a 1/3 – 2/3 partition and a movable drawer. the blasted relief was influenced by historical chests image © designboom

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‘tonic’ by reinhard dienes and ‘blasted familii’ by kai linke image © designboom

‘tonic’ – sideboard made with oak wood by reinhard dienes image © designboom‘tonic’ by reinhard dienes can be used in two different positions; horizontal as a sideboard, or vertical as a bookcase. it is assembled with no screws and use of tools.

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