Wooden Glass
Wooden Glass is a light fixture comprised of translucent wood, a material rendered using xylem removal processes. It is a material innovation attempt to introduce xylem removal wood into lighting design.
Starting with rethinking the usage of scrap wood.
The goal was to redesign a new application that could make unfinished wood appealing and reusable.
Wood after xylem removal will become translucent. The center of our idea - what if we could use a daily material- wood, altering its appearance and property to give it a different appearance?
Evidenced in culture and religion, humans tend to expect the next stage of life to be better; many believe in a Second Chance at life. What if we could provide an everyday material—wood—with a Second Chance, altering its appearance and properties to give it a second finish?
The form language presents minimal to strengthen the differentiation of each wood pattern, honoring the uniqueness of nature’s creation.
Wooden glass is a decorative accent lamp that highlights the refined wood grain. Customers can choose different types of wood for lighting and decorative purposes.
Wooden Glass retails for approximately $500 USD
and will soon be available for purchase at www.forenextdesign.com.