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Contemporary Liquid Raku Tea-Table Made of Wood, Raku Ceramics and Resin

$4,214.65List Price

About the Item

The handcrafted "liquid raku tea-table" is made of a wooden hexagonal form and a white raku tile in its centre, which reveils a microphotograph of a deformed snow crystal. The small table arises on three antique table legs coming from the beginning of the 19th century. Stability is achieved through the use of very light but resistant carbon fibre. Additionally we strenghtened the antique legs with black epoxy resin. The uniqueness of this piece is determined by the antique objects used and the individuality of the raku tile. Raku ware originates from the 16th century in Japan and was primarily used in the tea ceremony. After the opening of Japan in 1853, the Raku technique became known and modified by contemporary potters worldwide. This type of ceramic is known for its unpredictable patterns caused by the firing process. The fired raku piece is removed from the hot kiln and allowed to cool quickly in the open air, water or snow. To compensate the atmospheric difference between wood-fired Japanese raku kilns and gas-fired American kilns, the use of a container filled with combustible material was introduced in the 1960s that, when closed, creates smoke in order to develop and evidence the typical “cracked” surface. Snow, fire and wood. These are the elements, incorporated in this series. The ceramic tiles on the tabletop show “burned” drawings, which are inspired by the microphotographs of snow crystals taken by the scientist W.A. Bentley. He photographed his first snowflake under a microscope in 1885 and during almost half a century the x-ray specialist found not just a few crystal varieties, but many hundreds of forms, all based on a common hexagonal pattern. He published more than 2000 microphotographs of snow crystals in 1931 revealing the wonder of nature’s diversity in uniformity: no two are alike. Exactly like the Raku ceramics – no two are alike. Lastly, the idea of “man” can be found in the stance of the tables. They all arise differently on four, three or fewer legs expressing the sense of “walking” or continual growth. The acceptance of coincidence and destiny is part of the spirit of Raku, which means, by the way “enjoyment”. Used materials: raku tile, handcrafted nut, chestnut and elm wood, antique Italian table legs, carbon fibre, coloured epoxy resin Unique and limited edition Exhibitions: Collection of Raku was launched in 2015 14.04.-19.04.2015 Fuorisalone at Rossana Orlandi Gallery, Via Matteo Bandello 14/16, Milan/Italy 14.04.-19.04.2015 Milan Design Week 2015 - group exhibition Berlin Design Selection, Via Goito 3 in Brera Design District in Milan/Italy

Creator:
Hillsideout (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
Style:
Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Other,Woodwork
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
21st Century
Date of Manufacture:
2018
Production Type:
New & Custom(One of a Kind)
Estimated Production Time:
1-2 weeks
Condition:
Seller Location:
Berlin, DE
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3811312215863

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