Artecnica tranSglass® Lidded Carafe

About the Designer
Emma Woffenden & Tord Boontje Tord Boontje (Netherlands)

Since its launch, the tranSglass Jug has become one of Artecnica's best-selling items. The unique design of this jug makes it visually appealing and a great accent for the home! With its recycled origins and sleek, fluid design, tranSglass conveys a positive attitude towards the environment, affirmed as an Artecnica Design With Conscience project. With the help of Aid to Artisans, a non-profit organization providing assistance to artisans worldwide, Artecnica collaborated with Guatemalan craftsmen to bring Emma Woffenden and Tord Boontje's designs to the market. Combining old-world craftsmanship and sophisticated design, each tranSglass vessel is a unique, one-of-a-kind piece. tranSglass is included in the permanent collection of MoMA New York.

Since its launch, the tranSglass Lidded Carafe has become one of Artecnica’s best-selling items. The unique design of this lidded carafe lets you use the bottom half for liquids and the lid to cover the carafe, or to use as a drinking glass. With its recycled origins and sleek, fluid design, tranSglass conveys a positive attitude towards the environment, affirmed as an Artecnica Design With Conscience project.





Features:

• Crafted of recycled glass
• Hand crafted in Guatemala
• Overall Dimensions: 9.63" H x 3.12" W x 3.12" D
• Note: Due to the recycled and handcrafted nature, products will vary slightly in size, appearance and color. This product may arrive in clear, brown, or varying shades of green glass. Due to the custom nature of these items, the color you receive is dependant on the selection of recycled glass available.

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Artecnica's mission is to elevate the purpose and value of everyday objects by using design to enchant, inspire and transform through the powerful tools of art and technology. Enchant - the unusual aesthetics of the object visually captivate the eye of the viewer; Inspire - an emotional attachment to the object develops while experiencing awe and stimulation, filling the heart; and Transform - excited and involved, the viewer's intellectual analysis evolves attitudes toward living environments, and ultimately life itself, intertwining the brain. Art represents the most personal expression of our design language, technology our unique application of materials, fabrication methods and techniques.

Artecnica's initial focus was on visual excitement, artistic expression and use of exciting shapes and colors. The "eye" was king. As Artecnica grew, the reward of pure visual excitement was joined by intense commitment to design. They then started traveling the world, where they began exploring and sharing experiences. Specialized vendors were selected and collaborations with designers, merchants and craftsmen had begun. This allowed Artecnica to explore new materials experimentally and spontaneously.