PRESS RELEASE 'R-evolve, volvo studio, stockholm DESIGN WEEK' 28/01/2019
Cocktail table ‘The Offering’ designed by Glen Baghurst and produced by Kullaro, will be featured in R-evolve, an exhibition curated by Stoft Studio and held in the Volvo Studio, Stockholm.
Stoft Studio use their personal collection as a starting point to create a world revolving around materiality, experimentation and the shaping of narratives. In addition to showcasing a selection of their own work, Stoft has invited designers who share their desire to explore the relationship with materials and find new transitions between craftsmanship and industrial manufacturing.
PHOTO: Max Fürstenberg
the offering table
This monolithic table is made from one piece of Swedish Diabase, a material prized by Japanese sculptors for its ability to achieve a rich depth of blackness. Offering tables were used by ancient cultures to place offerings in small vessels carved into the table. This table has been created to allow you to present your own prized offerings and enjoy them in this life.
One large piece of premium Swedish diabase is cut to size. It is then split in two and shaped by diamond cutting tools. The stone is then worked by hand by the master craftspeople to create the shape. The stone is polished to a finish known as satin, which was selected by the designer Glen Baghurst as its gives a nice lustre but is closer to a matte finish commonly used in sculpture. The decision was made to make the carvings in the table small and abstract as a representation of the vessels that are found on the surface of ancient offering tables. Baghurst did not want to dictate the type of things served on this table like he did with ‘The Champagne Table’ because he liked the idea that there are certain rituals involving specific vessels and tools that one might use. For example a Japanese tea set or a Russian crystal caviar set.
Swedish Diabase is an exclusive, beautiful and fascinating rock, as rare as it is difficult to access. It was formed during enormous volcanic eruptions from the earth’s inner core approximately 900 to 1500 million years ago, as molten magma was forced upwards towards the earth’s surface through narrow cracks in the parent rock. The Diabase from Lönsboda is considered to be the absolute premier in Diabase and the most demanded all-over the world. Kullaro is located in Lönsboda, northeast of Scania in southern Sweden where the Diabase has reached the daylight. They use machines with efficient diamond cutting blades however a lot of their work is still done with the same tools that were used more than a hundred years ago. Their products are manufactured on site and are displayed in their showroom.
Cocktail Table, 2016
Material Swedish Diabase
Limited Edition 300 pieces
Dimensions
H 37 cm x W 103 cm x D 40 cm
H 14.57 in. x W 40.56 in. x D 15.75 in
Place of Manufacture Sweden
Production Time 10 - 12 Weeks
Produced by Kullaro
Designed by Glen Baghurst
Delivered Assembled
Global Shipping Available
PHOTO: Max Fürstenberg
PHOTO: Max Fürstenberg
PHOTO: Martin Olson
ABOUT GLEN BAGHURST
Glen Baghurst is both a designer and coproducer of products and furniture. His work explores luxury ideas with a simple Scandinavian style.
He is based in Malmö, Sweden and Sydney, Australia. The majority of his work is created through collaborations with craftspeople including an armchair made by a Master Piano Maker and a Champagne Table made by a Master Bell Maker.
Photo: Særún Hrafnkelsdottir Norén
about KULLARo
KULLARO is located in Lönsboda, northeast of Scania in southern Sweden, where the Diabase has reached the daylight. We use machines with efficient diamond cutting blades however a lot of our work is still done with the same tools that we used more than hundred years ago. Our products are manufactured on site and are displayed in our showroom.
DIABASE - Black gold of Sweden Diabase is an exclusive, beautiful and fascinating rock, as rare as it is difficult to access. It was formed during enormous volcanic eruptions from the earth’s inner core approximately 900-1500 million years ago, as molten magma was forced upwards towards the earth’s surface through narrow cracks in the parent rock. The Diabase from Lönsboda is considered to be the absolute premier in Diabase and the most demanded all over the world.
Andreas & Jenni from Kullaro PHOTO: Martin Olson
