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Fresnel

Project Assistant: Alberta Pisoni, Francesco Dompieri
Material: San
Typology: Glass
Client: Italesse
Year: 2012

Il set di calici e bicchieri Fresnel è caratterizzato da una decorazione tridimensionale che richiama le lenti di Fresnel, composte da una serie di sezioni anulari concentriche, originariamente usate nei fari per la navigazione. Questo decoro diventa funzionale, contribuendo ad aumentare la resistenza dei bicchieri, pur non compromettendone la figura esile e le proporzioni.

The Fresnel collection of stemware and glasses is distinguished by its three-dimensional decorative surface, which is derived from the Fresnel lens characterized by concentric annular sections designed for use in lighthouses as a means of radiating more light to assist with ships’ navigation. But this decoration is also functional, because it helps to increase the glassware’s resistance without compromising its slender shape or its proportions.