DUNES glass set low

This set of drinking glasses made from crystal is inspired by the wildness of sand dunes and how their ordinary shapes are formed by nature alone. The dunes are projected onto the inside of the glass, while the outside retains its precise simple shape. After pouring liquid into the glass, the dunes completely disappear and only the outer silhouette of the glass remains visible.

The glasses were shaped by hand-blowing into the wooden molds using a special procedure resulting in the precisely uneven and unique deformation of each piece.

Product Infromation

Studio: Monotropa
Designer: Tomáš Kučera
Size: 6 × 8 cm
Material: Handblown crystal clear glass

Monotropa

A Prague design studio that emphasises quality craftsmanship, simple yet bold designs, and natural or recycled materials. The name is inspired by the non-photosynthetic wildflower, Monotropa Uniflora, also known as the ghost plant, which derives energy from green photosynthetic plants. And just as this flower draws energy from all the plants around it, Monotropa studio draws its inspiration from the rich visual palette around us and plants its seeds of ideas, offers a variety of different products, and accepts very beneficial interdisciplinary collaborations. The DUNES collection was created in cooperation with Tomáš Kučera, a student of the glass studio at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague and promising young designer who became the discovery of the year at 2021 Czech Design Week.