Iittala and Byredo Launch Ljus: A Collaborative Collection of Glass and Scent
Iittala and Byredo have joined forces to launch Ljus, an innovative collection that merges glass artistry with fragrance. First revealed earlier this year, the range includes a candle stand, ornament, light refractor, incense holder, and diffuser, all handcrafted in Iittala's glass studio, resulting in unique creations. Janni Vepsäläinen, the creative director at Iittala, describes the collection as an exploration of the relationship between glass and light, symbolizing a Nordic perspective on the transition from winter's darkness to summer's glow. Now available, the collection underscores emotional significance while adhering to the principles of functional Nordic design in daily life.
Key facts
- Iittala and Byredo have launched Ljus, a collaborative collection exploring light through glassmaking and scent.
- The collection includes a candle stand, candle ornament, light refractor, incense holder, and diffuser.
- Each object is handcrafted in Iittala's glass workshop, resulting in subtle variations.
- Janni Vepsäläinen is the creative director of Iittala.
- Vepsäläinen describes the project as 'a conversation between glass and light' and a starting point for the series.
- The refractor is designed to encase a candle and create an interplay of light and glass.
- The collection was first announced earlier this year.
- The diffuser vessel shares the same silhouette as the refractor.
Entities
Artists
- Janni Vepsäläinen
- Rosa Bertoli
Institutions
- Iittala
- Byredo
- Wallpaper*
- London Craft Week
- Maison & Objet
- The Italian Cultural Institute
- Clippings
- Zaha Hadid Design
- Kartell
- Frieze Art Fair
- Chart Architecture Award
- Dutch Design Awards
- DesignGuild Marks
Locations
- Udine
- Italy
- London
- United Kingdom
- Northern Europe