2011 – Current
Each individual Geology piece is unique due to process and availability of stones.
Transition refers to the raw edge of the silver as well as silver’s classification as a transition metal (in the d block of the periodic table of elements). The mirrors are made by first UV bonding stones to a clear piece of glass. To create the mirror surface, a silver nitrate solution is poured onto the glass and chemically bonds to the surface. Not enough silver solution is mixed on purpose so that the pool of silver leaves a random live edge that fades to clear.
On the back side, the decorative stones also act as the anchoring points for the steel mounting brackets which hang it on the wall. While the piece carries an ornate quality, it subtly adheres to Modernist principles, where structural elements are seamlessly integrated into the design as decorative features.
Geology Transition Mirrors are available exclusively through The Future Perfect.
Click on the “Wiki” button below to see the full production process and a catalog of all mirrors produced.
2019 – Current
Each Stone Rose head is composed of ten delicately sliced petals, hewn from quartz stones native to the North Shore of Long Island and Connecticut—remnants of the Laurentide Ice Sheet’s retreat some 18,000 years ago.
Quartz, a stone of remarkable hardness, possesses a crystalline structure that comes alive when illuminated from within. Our Stone Rose, while reminiscent of Pierre Chareau’s Fleur light, diverges in its material essence. Where the Fleur is crafted from alabaster—a softer stone requiring thicker petals—the quartz, though far more demanding to shape, yields petals of unparalleled thinness and grace.
The rose heads are held by sculptural brass stems, their joints first secured with structural silver solder. Then through an innovative technique, solder is meticulously layered upon these joints, then ground to achieve transitions of exquisite softness, marrying strength with elegance.
Available in a variety of configurations including sconces, table and floor lights. Each rose is unique due to availability of stones.
T22 LED Filament Bulb – 15W – 170 Lumens, Dimmable, mounts to 3.5″ x 3.5″ Octagon Box
Stone Roses are available exclusively through The Future Perfect.
2019 – Current
Each “shelf” is a modest yet deliberate stone composition set upon a glass canvas, designed to invite interaction—a space for the user to contribute an object and complete its narrative.
Vascular shelves are crafted by UV-bonding stones to a circle of glass. These stones are then linked by a bespoke stainless steel armature, which seamlessly integrates into a linear network of powder-coated steel, creating a harmonious interplay of materiality and form.
Vascular Shelves are available exclusively through The Future Perfect.
Caviar Sconces direct an illuminated lens onto a textured surface, crafting a portal into another realm. The black granules, reminiscent of caviar, are composed of steel shot—an industrial sanding material—bound together with epoxy. An open-faced mold shapes the sconce’s back with precise technical form, while the top surface is left to chance, shaped by the freefall of the “caviar” granules. This duality—material both shaped and self-forming—embodies our design philosophy of collaborating with materials, allowing their inherent nature to guide the process.
Since its inception, the sconce has evolved to incorporate other materials: pyrite, quartz, brass globules, sand, and garnet, each adding its own voice to the conversation between form and substance.
Each piece is unique due to process.
120V/220V: LED, 3000K, dimmable by TRIAC (forward-phase or leading-edge), ELV (reverse-phase or trailing-edge) and 0-10 V dimmers.
2024
The product of a years-long collaboration with Craighill, the Sidewinder is an enigmatic kinetic sculpture moonlighting as a knife.
Named for the oscillating tracks left in the sand by its serpentine namesake, motion is at the core of the Sidewinder Knife’s design philosophy. Rather than a fixed handle, it has an interlocking mechanical hilt, with two opposing elements moving in sympathy with the blade itself to produce a truly unique unsheathing mechanism.
Formed entirely of stone washed and black PVD-coated stainless steel, the Sidewinder boasts a heft that feels authoritative in the hand, but never unwieldy. It’s perfectly pocketable, but remains equally content to be displayed on a desk, a shelf, or a mantle, proudly soaking in the wonder and admiration its curious form will undoubtedly attract.
Sidewinder is available from Craighill
Commissioned as an entry piece to welcome visitors to the Hem Studio in NYC. The layers of mirrors reflect both the outside New York street as well as the furniture in the interior of the showroom, combining both into a single view.
2023
Made for “Make-Do” organized by Marta and Catalog Sale, an exhibition of twenty-four historic and contemporary ad-hoc chairs, held in alignment with NYC×Design.
The Pineal Lobotomy chair is designed with triangular joints that accommodate three linear members, each crafted from repurposed steel stands originally produced for our Third Eye Vessels in 2014. With the stone “third eye,” or pineal gland, removed, these joints lend the chair its distinctive name.
The wood branches were gathered from Bush Terminal park during a tree trimming and the ropes used to weave the seats are left over from our piece for Brooklyn Botanical Garden’s “For the Birds” exhibition. Each element harmonizes to create a piece that reflects our commitment to sustainability and artistry.
2022
The renovation of David Geffen Hall draws inspiration from the ancient Roman traditions of Pentecostal Mass, in which rose petals were dropped from the Pantheon’s oculus onto the faithful to symbolize the descent of the Holy Spirit.
From a distance, the eight chandeliers appear as elegant columns of falling petals. Yet, as one approaches, the intricate details of their design unfold, revealing thoughtful references to musical instruments. The concentric circles adorning the domed petals are reminiscent of the process involved in cymbal making, while the stems that connect them evoke the keys of a woodwind.
2023
Designed for Design Miami 2023, these table lights are variations on a theme. Taking the Geology Transition Mirror process and translating it into a 3D form, each light has slight modifications in technique.
Moon Pearl Table Lights are available exclusively through The Future Perfect.
2018
Plastic bags are made from HDPE, one of the most recyclable plastics, but become paradoxically problematic in their final form. As bags, they entangle recycling machinery, and their minimal material renders the energy expended in reclaiming them inefficient.
The true worth of a bag lies in its printed graphic, a narrative thread that ties it to a specific place and moment. Iconic New York City plastic bags, with their storied imagery, were repurposed to line a steel mold. Combined with discarded plastic, they were melted and compressed, transforming ephemeral carriers into solid, enduring blocks—a reclamation of both material and memory.
An edition of 2 Thank You (Have A Nice Day) Stools were created for PlasticScene, an exhibition of designs made from post consumer waste, during London Design Festival 2018, organized by designer James Shaw and Laura Houseley, Editor-in-Chief of Modern Design Review.
