'The hallway is a place of transition, with the coatrack being at the centre of it all. Coats are hung and taken away. When a hook is empty we can instantly tell something is missing. Its function is very clear. The inspiration for this project was to blur this recognition and create a drawer and coatrack which don't reveal their function until in use.'
The above quote comes directly from the website of designer Sabine Marcelis and describes the objects that appear in the top three photos of this blog post. I felt that it explained the idea behind this cool little design so well that there was no reason why I should rechew it in my own words. The simplicity and elegance of the Hallway Objects is so soft and gentle... I don't think I've ever really been impressed by a coatrack, let alone inspired enough to blog about it. This particular one acts as more of a minimalist art form than a boring, dust-collecting coatrack.
I think the coatrack is my favourite, but I've snuck in a couple of more product designs here, also by Sabine Marcelis; Table-Table and House Wine. Table-Table bridges the professional world with the private one. Often playing quite a central role in the home, Sabine Marcelis explains how the table is used for both work and then homely comforts. And to best make this transition without a whole heap of hassle, the designer has introduced the unique properties of Electronically Switchable Smart Glass, allowing an effortless crossover between a transparent pane that shows the artist's tools, and then the opaque finish, appropriated for home use. But aside from its quirky and clever dual function, the table is simply just sassy as a stand-alone piece.
For more information on the House Wine project I invite you to find out more here.
Source - sabinemarcelis.com
Images courtesy of - sabinemarcelis.com
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