Swedish designer Gustaf Westman displayed current and novel objects together with a vibrant “puzzle” shelf throughout a three-day pop-up occasion in Modern York Metropolis.
Named Gustaf Westman in Modern York, the present was situated in an industrial storefront in Williamsburg and displayed the designer’s vibrant objects and furnishings on a meandering pink and orange pathway.
Miniature descriptions have been positioned on the bottom in entrance of the objects, as “a nod to a museum expertise”, whereas printed pamphlets just like museum guides have been obtainable to guests.
“The choice was very natural,” Westman advised Dezeen. “After we got here right here, it was like a gallery area. It is also a bit ironic, as a result of I’ve solely been doing this for 4 years and I am not likely able to do a museum.”
A brightly colored pathway weaved by way of the area, which was divided by Westman’s screens and a bigger show wall in direction of the entrance.
Among the many novel objects displayed was Puzzle Shelf, a shelving unit manufactured from interlocking, stackable rectangular kinds that conclude in puzzle-shaped toes. Westman famous that the shelf is 3D-printed and processed to resemble the fabric qualities of his different ceramic and steel objects.
“I’ve an obsession with making an attempt to check all completely different supplies and making an attempt to make them look the identical,” mentioned Westman. “Even when I work with wooden or ceramics or glass, I need to hold the identical end, so [3D printing] is the subsequent step.”
The shelf was made in a number of dazzling colors akin to crimson, pink, cream, and shadowy blue.
The remaining area was stuffed with pedestals and shelving outfitted with current glassware and objects akin to a spiralling e book stand and flower-shaped mirrors, together with furnishings akin to a espresso desk that pinches wine glasses in place.
The designer beforehand used nylon tights to create “terrazzo-like” tables and displayed his objects throughout Day Two from Stockholm Design Week 2024.
