Products – Refru

Shitaku Mortar & Pestle

elquemero — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 12:22:43 +0000

The Shitaku Mortar & Pestle is created by Makoto Koizumi, one of Japan’s leading industrial/product designers. Like a traditional suribachi, the unglazed interior of the mortar is grooved with the geometric pattern known as kushi-no-me. This rough texture makes it easy to grind round ingredients such as seeds and small nuts, while efficiently extracting moisture and essential oils from herbs and spices.

Shitaku series is a collaboration between Koizumi Studios and popular Japanese brand Kihara renowned for its fine porcelain work.

Designer: Makoto Koizumi
Maker: Kihara
Material: Porcelain, wood
Dimensions: ø10 cm × H3.5 cm | 3.9 × H1.38 in.
Origin: Japan

Saucer Candle Holder

elquemero — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 12:21:00 +0000

These saucer-inspired candle holders are designed by Nicol Boyd and Tomas Rosén of ‘Office for Product Design’, an international design studio based in Hong Kong. They’re made of zinc, with a rough matte finish reminiscent of cast iron. There are two options available; one suitable for a standard candle and one for a tea light candle. Both share the same form factor and diameter, so they can be displayed together with a uniform look.

Made by No.30, a family-run workshop, specialized in zinc casting (Their brand name is based on zinc’s atomic number on the periodic table)

Designer: Nicol Boyd and Tomas Rosén
Maker: No.30
Material: Zinc alloy
Dimensions: ø10 cm × H2.2 cm | ø4 in. × H0.85 in.
Origin: Taiwan

Table Lamp

elquemero — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 12:16:44 +0000

The all-black edition of Swedish designer Jonas Wagell’s modern day classic, the JWDA Table Lamp. Inspired by the archetypal oil lamps of the past, the JWDA features an adjustment knob that serves as an on/off switch as well as a dimmer, so that the desired ambiance can be created with the flick of a finger. Unique to this edition, the frosted glass shade has a matte surface that matches the finish of the black base. The included G9 frosted halogen bulb can maintain a soft glow, no matter the brightness level.

With its charming silhouette and timeless quality, the JWDA Table lamp will add a touch of sophistication to any interior.

Designer: Jonas Wagell
Maker: Menu
Material: Powder-coated steel, frosted glass
Dimensions: ø17 × H29 cm | ø6.7 × H11.5 in.
Origin: Sweden
Notes: Max 120V and 40W bulb, G9 socket (bulb included)

Mono Clock

elquemero — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 12:13:40 +0000

Created by Japanese designer Yuichi Nara for Lemnos, the Mono Wall Clock is a simple, yet striking timepiece. The perfectly black and white dial, along with the contrasting matte and glossy surfaces, give this clock a classic, almost piano-like look. Due to its modest and simple aesthetics, it can complement any modern décor.

Lemnos is known for their completely silent wall clocks, and the Mono Clock is no exception. Its frame is cast from aluminum using a specialist technique, and hand finished by master craftsmen in Toyama.

Designer: Yuichi Nara
Maker: Lemnos
Material: Aluminum, glass
Dimensions: ø25.7 × H4.5 cm | ø10.11 × D1.77 in.
Origin: Japan

Playsam Streamliner Classic

elquemero — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 12:10:52 +0000

Playsam is a Swedish design company known for its timeless, archetypal wooden toys. Their iconic product, the Streamliner Classic epitomizes Scandinavian Design with its use of material, simple construction, and minimalist aesthetic. This ageless toy is designed by Ulf Hanses and has been selected as a Design Classic by the Swedish National Museum of Fine Arts for its inventive style and high-gloss finish.

Designer: Ulf Hanses
Maker: Playsam
Material: Solid Wood, high-gloss lacquer
Dimensions: 13.5 × 7.5 × 6 cm
Origin: Sweden
Notes: Comes in a black cardboard gift box.

Mozartkugel Music Box

elquemero — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 12:08:59 +0000

With a turn of the oversized metal key, Mozart’s Voi Che Sapete (from Marriage of Figaro) starts radiating from inside a large, solid wooden ball. This playful wind-up music box is designed by Adam + Harborth of Siebensachen, and manufactured in a village bordering the Black Forest. The 18-note mechanism is mounted in premium quality wood that has been fashioned into a perfect sphere and finished with a satin wax.

Edition #01 Snowball is a special edition Mozartkugel lacquered in white semi-matte, and accompanied by an all-white key.

Edition #03 Golden Oak has a special golden wax finish rubbed manually into the brushed oak wood. It plays “That Sounds So Glorious” from Mozart’s Magic Flute, and its key is made of untreated brass.

Designer: Adam + Harborth
Maker: Siebensachen
Material: Beech, Oak, White-Lacquered Beech, Golden Brushed Oak
Dimensions: ø9.2 cm | ø3.6 in.
Origin: Germany
Notes: Ring-shaped metal cradle included

Pen Type-B

elquemero — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:17:24 +0000

Pen Type-B is a high-quality everyday item that is engineered to last generations. Machined with high tolerances, the pen and the sleeve fit together perfectly. This creates a piston-like effect that allows the pen to fall inside slowly, and come out with a popping sound when quickly pulled. An internal magnet at the base of the sleeve holds the pen in place when writing, and keeps the tip securely covered in your pocket.

Both the body and the sleeve are machined out of solid titanium that is hard as steel, and light as aluminum; making it the ideal material for a writing instrument. The flat side of the sleeve allows the pen to rest on a flat surface without rolling.

Now available! Pen Type-B in Black Cerakote – an ultra-durable matte black ceramic-polymer coating.

Designer: Che-Wei Wang & Taylor Levy
Maker: CW&T
Material: Titanium with matte, polished, or black cerakote finish
Dimensions: ø1.1 × H13.6 cm | ø.43 × H5.35 in.
Origin: USA
Note: Can be refilled with Pilot Hi Tec-C cartridges that are available in 4 line widths and over 30 colors. To replace the ink cartridge, simply unscrew the back of the pen with a coin.

Mini Vase

elquemero — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 15:58:07 +0000

A chic, understated accessory, the No.30 Mini Vase was created by design duo Nicol Boyd and Tomas Rosén of Office for Product Design. At just over three inches tall, the Mini Vase is small but substantial, crafted from heavy copper and zinc. An innovative weighted base and revolving design mean the vase is dynamic, able to spin without toppling while showcasing single stems, sprigs or buds.

Petite without being dainty, the No.30 Mini Vase is the perfect addition to a small space, like a desk or bedside table.

Designer: Nicol Boyd and Tomas Rosén
Maker: No.30
Material: Zinc alloy, copper
Dimensions: ø5.5 × H8 cm | ø2.16 × H3.15 in.
Origin: Taiwan

Mogu-Kagu Coaster

elquemero — Thu, 04 May 2017 15:31:10 +0000

These elegant coasters are hand-made by Mitsugu Morita of Mogu-Kagu Studios in Fukuoka, Japan. The slightly curved corner provides a graceful and whimsical characteristic, as well as making the coaster easier to grab and pick up. Crafted out of solid cherry and walnut, with an oil-based satin finish that enhances the natural color and beauty of the wood.
Designer: Mitsugu Morita
Maker: Mogu-Kagu
Material: Walnut (dark), Cherry (light)
Dimensions: 9.5 × 9.5 × 1 cm
Origin: Japan

Foxtrot Satellite

elquemero — Thu, 04 May 2017 14:28:06 +0000

Hand-crafted wooden scale models of real-world satellites, created by London-based design studio PostlerFerguson. A mini space fleet that includes Cygnus, an unmanned resupply spacecraft that also serves as an interplanetary garbage collector, Geotail, a satellite observing the structure and dynamics of the tail region of the magnetosphere, and the Cargo Capsule, a commercial spacecraft used for transporting humans and cargo into low Earth orbit.
Each model comes flat-packed with assembly instructions and information about the spacecraft. Display stand included.
Designer: PostlerFerguson
Maker: Papa Foxtrot
Material: Maple with laser etched stainless steel details
Dimensions: 11 × 11 × 7 cm (box) | 4.3 × 4.3 × 2.75 in. (box)
Origin: United Kingdom