Swedish designer Gustaf Westman displayed current and new objects together with a vibrant “puzzle” shelf throughout a three-day pop-up occasion in New York Metropolis.
Named Gustaf Westman in New York, the present was situated in an industrial storefront in Williamsburg and displayed the designer’s vibrant objects and furnishings on a meandering pink and orange pathway.
Small descriptions had been positioned on the bottom in entrance of the objects, as “a nod to a museum expertise”, whereas printed pamphlets just like museum guides had been out there to guests.
“The choice was very natural,” Westman instructed Dezeen. “Once we got here right here, it was like a gallery house. It is also a bit ironic, as a result of I’ve solely been doing this for 4 years and I am not likely able to do a museum.”
A brightly colored pathway weaved by the house, which was divided by Westman’s screens and a bigger show wall in the direction of the entrance.
Gustaf Westman and Swedish Stockings rework nylon tights into “terrazzo-like” tables
Among the many new objects displayed was Puzzle Shelf, a shelving unit made from interlocking, stackable rectangular types that conclude in puzzle-shaped ft. Westman famous that the shelf is 3D-printed and processed to resemble the fabric qualities of his different ceramic and steel objects.
“I’ve an obsession with making an attempt to check all completely different supplies and making an attempt to make them look the identical,” stated Westman. “Even when I work with wooden or ceramics or glass, I need to maintain the identical end, so [3D printing] is the subsequent step.”
The shelf was made in a number of vivid colors comparable to crimson, pink, cream, and darkish blue.
The remaining house was crammed with pedestals and shelving outfitted with current glassware and objects comparable to a spiralling guide stand and flower-shaped mirrors, together with furnishings comparable to a espresso desk that pinches wine glasses in place.
The designer beforehand used nylon tights to create “terrazzo-like” tables and displayed his objects throughout Day Two from Stockholm Design Week 2024.
The pictures is by Kate Fatseas except in any other case acknowledged
Gustaf Westman in New York was on present at 25 Fillmore Place, Brooklyn from 10-13 October. For extra occasions, exhibitions and talks in structure and design go to the Dezeen Occasions Information.
