The celebrated architect, Daniel Libeskind, presented his first ever home accessories collection at the furniture expo in Milan recently. The products featured were the TORQ table and chair, a Sterling silver tea set, the Denver door handle, as well as the exhibition Futuropolis, which included a separate windowed vitrine tied into the design.  These products and installations were on display all through the Salone del Mobile and Milan Design Week 2010.

Sawaya & Moroni sterling silver tea set by Daniel Libeskind

According the press release: “His first home accessory, Libeskind’s tea set reflects his unique architectural style that has resulted in iconic buildings all over the world; here that design sense is miniaturized in the form of this striking sculptural object for use in the home. This handmade Sterling silver tea set includes tea pot, coffee pot, creamer, two tea cups, sugar bowl and tray.”
Tea set? I guess we will just have to take his word for it!

TORQ

So far the general reaction to these pieces, the Torq table and chair, have been mixed to say the least. I really like the form of the Torq chair -  but at the same time, why does it remind me of a hospital commode?

Denver

The thinking behind this is, he says:
“I believe people want a ‘wow’ experience in their lives, not just when they visit a museum.”

I am not sure how many would get that excited about a doorhandle, but there is no doubt that people were certainly “wowed"  recently when another Libeskin design, the Grand Canal Square Theatre, opened it’s doors to the public. And overall recieved an overwhelmingly positive response.

The theatre interior is particularly impressive - plush, luxurious and a little decadent - just like a theatre should be!

These and more images and information at:

www.daniel-libeskind.com