The glass is tinted in a copper colour to produce a warm, atmospheric light and the concrete is made slightly darker to make it seem softer.
The design is inspired by architecture, and wanting to bring a crude and cold material like 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.
