Trepas
TINGE OF
INFINITY
Made of
solid copper, brass and stainless steel, Trepas, designed by Peter Karpf in
1966, is a system of tea light holders. Searching for the perfect vessel for
this simple and universal candle, Karpf created a system of holders that can be
positioned in countless ways. As the living flame within reflects off of the
polished metals a“tinge of infinity”is created as its reflections bounce
between holders.
Material: Copper, brass and
stainless steel
Dimension: H3 D4 cm
About Designer | |
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Peter Karpf |
Through his
career, Peter Karpf has been known for his work with furniture bent from one
single piece of wood, giving them a unique sculptural appearance. His work is
also characterized by its simplicity and personal expression and toKarpf,
functionality is as important as the design of the product. As an apprentice of the reknown furniture maker
Fritz Hansen, he turned to architecture in 1961 at the Copenhagen School of
arts and Crafts. This robust training in both product and place lays a
foundation for his belief that design is a process of discarding experiments.
One by one, his projects embrace both beauty and use, making innovative use of
materials. His furniture bent from one single piece of wood, monolithic molded
plywood chairs and light fixtures have all become modern Danish classics, the
collection of which, alongside his architecture, which led to his award in 2002
of the Bruno Mathsson Prize – the most prestigious design award in Scandinavia
The jury commented, “His strong sense of form in
combination with a deep understanding of materials and manufacturing techniques
make him one of the greatest contemporary Nordic designers.”Karpf was a man
ahead of his time, paving the way for the architects of today. |