Tokujin Yoshioka designs all-glass wardrobe for Glas Italia
Milan 2015: Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka has created an entirely transparent wardrobe and a matching bench for Italian company Glas Italia (+ slideshow).
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Yoshioka's Prism closet is made from tempered glass, which is heated in a furnace and then rapidly cooled to strengthen the material.
The 12-millimetre glass sheets form a simple cuboid, bevelled along each edge to reflect and refract light.
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"This object will show an appearance as if it is a sculpture veiled with the glitters in a space and create mysterious expression with the refraction of light," said Yoshioka.
Two doors – slightly thinner at eight millimetres – open using a push catch that releases when the surfaces are gently pressed inward.
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The doors swing open from each side on small hinges, hidden behind square metal covers when viewed from the front.
A polished steel rail spanning the width of the wardrobe is used for hanging the garments, which are visible from every angle.
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Above the mirrored base, a small glass shelf provides a platform for storing shoes or other accessories.
"Clothing and objects within are visually enhanced and highlighted by this piece," said a statement from Glas Italia.
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Yoshioka has also designed a bench for Glas Italia using the same bevelled-edge materials.
The seat comprises four sheets of glass: two legs that support the long seat and a vertical element that runs beneath to connect and brace the structure.
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The brand presented its latest range at the Salone del Mobile furniture fair in Milan, which concluded yesterday.
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Glas Italia also launched a series of multichromatic furniture pieces by Patricia Urquiola, who overcame her hatred of glass to design the collection.