Lobmeyr: Moiré
The collection consists of engraved ultra-thin and hand-blown muslin glassware that takes inspiration from the historical Moire silk-weaving technique. Moire is a French word, meaning “to water”. It is an effect applied to silk that creates a wavy or rippled texture, similar to the texture naturally present in wood.
Photography by Fabian Frinzel.
The design is delicately engraved onto Lobmeyr’s Alpha range and is perfectly complemented by the intricate patterns. All pieces are hand-engraved, ensuring their unique appeal. Translating this effect onto glass elevates this pattern to a new level with the shadow-play it creates.
This enduring pattern has now been embossed onto glass. Using an iconic Lobmeyr tumbler, carafe and candy dish design, it is delicately engraved by hand to replicate the style of Moire. The Lobmeyr Alpha was first introduced in 1952 and is made out of muslin glass.
Moire marks one of many collaborations Sperlein will be showcasing during this year’s London Craft Week, which is happening between the 9th and 15th of May, as well as other product collaborations Bodo has designed for Jarosinski & Vaugoin, Wiener Blut and Augarten, as part of the Vienna Vibes show happening at Bonadea, one of London’s leading homeware galleries in Belgravia.
