The grey tinted glass produces an atmospheric light and compliments the cool tones of the concrete base.
The design takes inspiration from architecture with the aim of bringing related materials, such as concrete, into an interior setting. The fragile glass and tough concrete is an unnatural pair, but it’s the contrast of the two materials which makes the design work.
Magnus Pettersen was born in Sarpsborg, Norway and came to the UK to study Product & Furniture Design at Kingston University and went on to do an MA in Industrial Design at Central Saint Martins. Since graduating he has worked as a product designer for various studios and clients in London.
Magnus Pettersen Studio - creating furniture, lighting and home accessories - was set up in 2010 in London. Pettersen's style is referred to as “industrial luxury” because opposites are a recurring feature in his work. He looks at how well different materials or colours merge in an interesting and functional way without prejudice.