Shell-shaped glass plates.
Like fragments of seafoam crystallized into form, this set of four small glass plates captures the subtle tactility of marine surfaces. Each plate is shaped with soft curves and shallow reliefs, evoking the calm undulations of tidal pools or the gentle erosion of coastal stones. Light refracts across their surface with quiet intensity, amplifying their aquatic aura.
Originally produced as functional tableware, these humble vessels transcend their utilitarian origins. Their smooth, heat-resistant surfaces and modest proportions suggest a domestic ritual grounded in precision and care. Yet their presence — when arranged together — feels sculptural, serene, and distinctly elemental.
Their presence echoes a contemporary design sensibility that looks to the sea not only as a source of form, but as a metaphorical lens — a reminder of the cyclical nature of matter, memory, and ecological interdependence.
OBJECT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT: Set of 4 small glass plates
BRAND: Pyrex
ORIGIN: France
PERIOD: 1950s - 1970s
MATERIAL: Borosilicate glass (heat-resistant)
COLOUR: Transparent
CONDITION: Excellent condition
DIMENSIONS: (+-) Width: 8 cm; Length: 9 cm; Height: 3 cm;