Flore Glazen Meubelcollectie by Jun Wang

Flore Glazen Meubelcollectie by Jun Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Brons in Beeldende Kunst en Kunstinstallatie Ontwerp Competition Category.

BronsBeeldende Kunst· 2025

Flore Glazen Meubelcollectie

by Jun Wang

Client: Chizhou Vocational and Technical College

A' Design Award in Brons Winner in Beeldende Kunst Category

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The Design

About Flore Glazen Meubelcollectie

Flore is een meubelcollectie gemaakt van glas met een roze kleurverloop, bestaande uit een eenzitsbank en een bijzettafel. De ronde, vloeiende vormen zijn geïnspireerd op een bloeiende bloem. Het transparante materiaal en de glanzende afwerking met gladde randen geven de stukken een licht uiterlijk. Elk item wordt door ambachtslieden vormgegeven met behulp van vrije glasblaastechnieken en mallen. De kleurovergang wordt verkregen door een laagproces dat een continue overgang van tint creëert. Een ondersteunende structuur is geïntegreerd om stevigheid te bieden. De bijzettafel functioneert zowel als oppervlak als decoratief object.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Brons

Flore Glazen Meubelcollectie is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Brons, een hoogst prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan uitstekende ontwerpen die zich onderscheiden door creativiteit, vindingrijkheid en scherpzinnigheid. Winnaars in Brons zijn ruimschoots vaardige en opvallend creatieve artefacten die de grote ervaring, verbeelding en het vernuft van hun ontwerpers bevestigen. Flore Glazen Meubelcollectie wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerd, bewonderd en gekoesterd object te zijn dat opmerkelijk professioneel en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Brons heeft gewonnen, verwerkt de beste praktijken in kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie en is uitstekend door zijn aandacht voor detail. Flore Glazen Meubelcollectie bevredigt schitterend behoeften, raakt verlangens, charmeert gevoelens en spreekt de nieuwsgierigheid aan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The Flore collection features a single-seat sofa and side table, both designed with soft, flowing curves and transparent glass to create a sense of lightness. The sofa's rounded shape embraces the user like a blooming flower, offering a comforting, dreamlike retreat. The side table, with its gentle contours, serves as both a functional surface and a striking decorative object.
Dimensions & Packaging: Single Seat Sofa Dimensions: 58 x 58 x 40 h
Side Table Dimensions: 45 x 45 x 50 h
Material: Gradient pink glass
Finish: Glossy, smooth edges
Tags: glass, gradient pink, floral inspiration, organic shape, handcrafted, ethereal, modern, luminous
Production Technology: Each Flore piece is crafted using advanced glass-blowing techniques by skilled artisans. The glass is carefully heated to a malleable state and then shaped using both free-hand blowing and mold techniques to achieve its fluid, organic form. The gradient effect is achieved through a precise layering process, ensuring a seamless transition of color. The supporting structure is subtly integrated, providing strength without compromising the purity and lightness of the design. Every piece is a testament to the mastery of glass craftsmanship, blending modern artistry with traditional techniques.
Design Challenge: The development of Flore overcame several challenges, including creating a seamless gradient color effect in glass, balancing aesthetic lightness with structural stability, and ensuring transparency while maintaining durability. The team innovated with traditional Venetian glass-blowing techniques, developing new methods to reinforce the glass without compromising its delicate appearance. Collaboration with master artisans and advanced technology helped merge craftsmanship with modern design, achieving a stunning yet functional piece.
Research: The creation of Flore involved extensive research into glass manipulation, balancing both the fragility and strength required for the design. The biggest challenge was achieving the perfect gradient effect while ensuring durability. The design team worked closely with master artisans, experimenting with various techniques and prototypes to perfect the color transition and structure. The result is a collection that redefines glass as both a material and a medium of organic expression, offering a fresh perspective on modern furniture design.
Inspiration: Flore is a dreamlike celebration of light and petals, capturing the delicate and graceful beauty of a flower in full bloom. Inspired by the soft glow of morning light on translucent petals, the glass material gives it a crystalline, ethereal quality, while the gradient pink tones mimic the natural unfolding of petals. The rounded, smooth forms evoke organic beauty, with each piece radiating a tranquil, poetic atmosphere that transforms any space into a serene haven.
Project Duration: The Flore project began in January 2023 in Venice, Italy, and was completed in June 2024.
Operation Flow: Flore blends art and functionality seamlessly, offering versatility for different spaces. The single-seat sofa provides a perfect retreat, whether placed by a window for natural light reflections or in a cozy corner for a meditative break. The side table works as both a practical surface and a statement piece, enhancing the ambiance of any room with its soft glow. When placed together, the pieces create a harmonious composition, like a flower in full bloom, bringing tranquility and a touch of nature to any environment.
Team Members: Shuxia Qiu
Jun Wang
Ziyi Liu
Guofeng Hu
Zhenghua Hu