Copenhagen-based designer Helle Mardahl has launched a new hand-blown glass collection for Design Within Reach (DWR). The collection includes barware, serving dishes, vases, and lamps in a palette of rhubarb, plum, coconut, and creamy melon, inspired by Scandinavian and American design traditions and Mardahl's heritage as the daughter of an architect.
The collaboration marks a significant expansion of DWR's offerings into handcrafted, artisanal glassware, blending Mardahl's signature bold colors and organic shapes with a more minimalistic aesthetic. It highlights the growing market for designer home goods that bridge fine art and functional design, appealing to collectors and design enthusiasts alike.