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Surprisingly Airy Concrete Housewares

These simple homewares use material interplay with little fuss but a lot of gravity. The series uses interfacing concrete, metals, and hardwood, pairing warm and cool, dense and light. Designed by La Selva Studio for Mexican homeware brand Más, the series was first debuted at Salone de Mobile and is now in production.

The Radial vases feature hefty bases and turned metal collars, highly reflective on the outside and blackened matte within. The shapes vary on an angular oblong theme, with a sharp trumpet opening that would frame dramatic arrangements well. 

Rather than permanently integrating the materials, the flared funnel-shaped collars are easily removed to make filling the base with water easier. You could also leave them off to vary the appearance of your vase-scape if you get bored with your angular options.

Similarly paired are the three Flota display trays, made from cool concrete tops with peek-through bases of warm walnut and oak. The tops and bottoms separate for easier cleaning, and could be used for personal or centerpiece use.

Without hands-on experience I have to wonder whether the two-part design would feel secure enough to move while full. But as stationary objects they’re certainly lovely.

The Tenue plates are slim 6mm thick concrete slabs, reminiscent of both traditional stoneware and foodie-favorite slate serving trays. Their thinness tests the normal bounds of concrete, and the sizes range from comfortably handheld to large statement platter.  

While concrete homeware is hardly a novel idea, these simple pieces add a bit of cleanliness and haptic interest. The series also includes an angled candle holders with elegantly matched candles, inspired by architect Félix Candela.

For more info, check out La Selva’s portfolio here.

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