From vases to tables: check out Nendo's latest releases

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Japanese design studio Nendo Design has designed a line of products for Chinese lifestyle brand Zens. The collection ranges from glass vases shaped like space helmets to chairs based on the design of a paper clip.

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The series of vases and bowls called Scent , which take the form of glass spheres, Nendo likens to "space helmets" that encapsulate tall vases and shallow bowls. Each glass covering features a circular opening through which the flower, plant or fruit can be placed. can be seen, according to Dezeen.

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The unusual design of the hood traps the flower's scent, like a dome over a scented candle, so that when the wearer approaches the vase, they smell a more intense scent. There is a version of this design in frosted glass to hide the contents and thus "heightening awareness of smell".

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Two of the four legs of each table are formed by a metal tube that has been bent at several points, causing it to cascade down. "The legs of the table, which would normally support the top, appear to be supported by them, giving rise to an impression of floating," Nendo said.

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A side chair and an armchair, each shaped like a paperclip, are also included in the collection for Zens. Both chairs are composed of a slender frame formed by a curved pole that creates the backrest and armrests, fixed to four straight leg poles supporting a flat, circular seat.

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The smallest product in the collection is the Cone container (conical in shape). The opening of the product is only half hidden, leaving space for the user to place the contents inside, without it being completely visible.

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While there are five different sizes and depths available, each cone is designed to hold small items, from candy to paper clips. The longer cones can be used to hold thin items like pens and pencils.

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Finally, the Japanese brand has created a selection of cube-shaped wooden side tables called Cut. Slots cut into the wooden frame allow a sheet of glass to slide into the top, acting as a table. Nendo has designed four pieces for the brand: two side tables, a console and a coffee table.

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