Tau Murano
Small Table for Reflex SPA
Tau Murano is a small two-tone coffee table handcrafted using traditional Venetian glassblowing techniques passed down for generations. It has a distinctive design that is as elegant as it is unique, with two blown glass elements joined by a delicate metal frame. Halfway between a coffee table and a decorative object, with two blown glass elements joined by a delicate metal frame, it brings a feeling of lightness and brightness to every corner of the house.
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Unique Properties
This coffee table features two blown glass elements joined by a delicate metal frame. This creates a two-tone design with a soft shape and luminous feel. Named Tau Murano, it has a distinctive design that is as elegant as it is unique. The table is handcrafted using traditional Venetian glassblowing techniques passed down for generations. Tau Murano adds beauty and wonder to any environment through its one-of-a-kind craftsmanship.
Tags
glass, blown glass, handcrafted, coffee table, small table, side table, two-tone
Production Technology
The soda-lime glass is blown on a mold after collecting the glass mass in a melting furnace as per ancient Murano tradition. The glass is then cut and ground, and the base and top are joined by a thin metal band.
Design Challenge
The biggest challenge was designing a structure that was sturdy and reliable enough to contrast a fragile material such as blown glass, yet still retain the characteristic lightness and brightness of the material.
Project Duration
The project was presented at the Salone del Mobile 2023
Operation Flow
Tau Murano can serve various functions in the home. It works well as a coffee table, bringing color to living areas. Tau Murano also makes a pleasant reading nook. Bedside tables are another option. For a focal point place one in the center of a room to encourage conversation.
Research
Reflex has always worked with blown glass and has developed over the years a certain competence. However, as it is a very complex material and requires artisanal workmanship, many factors must be considered when designing. It was crucial to rely on a team of master glassmakers who worked on the project from the beginning and created numerous prototypes before settling on the final model.
Inspiration
Tau Murano was born from the long collaboration between Reflex and the masters who preserve the ancient traditions of Venetian glass art. It combines a coffee table and a decorative object, creating an elegant and nostalgic vibe that can be used to beautify any environment, without being restricted to a specific area of the house.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Domenico Zuin Studio Visus, 2023. Edited by Oscar Vecchiato Studio Visus, 2023. Image #2 : Photographer Marco Zorzanello, 2023. Image #3 : Photographer Marco Zorzanello, 2023. Image #4 :Photographer Marco Zorzanello, 2023. Image #5 :Photographer Marco Zorzanello, 2023.
Project Overview
Tau Murano Small Table has been a Golden winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Golden Recognition
Maria Vittoria Fin was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work Tau Murano Small Table.
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