commonstate Flute Glass
commonstate Flute Glass
Inspired by the classic champagne flute, this hand-formed glass extends its familiar silhouette into something more ambiguous. Its unconventional elongated body gradually destabilises its immediate function as a drinking vessel, returning it instead to the elemental idea of a container, one open to reinterpretation and imagination.
The design also carries a personal memory of the designer learning to play the recorder in primary school, practising simple notes on the walk home and imagining a performance beneath the light of a summer sunset. Translating this association between the champagne flute and the musical instrument, commonstate transforms an everyday object into a vessel for memory and possibility.
Handmade in high-borosilicate glass without the use of moulds, the Flute Glass series comprises three individual variations, each continuing commonstate’s experimental approach to material, function and craftsmanship.
Material: high-borosilicate glass
Size: Height 18 cm / 7.1 inches
Place of Origin: China
About commonstate
commonstate is a research-oriented art and design studio working between Beijing and London. Its practice draws upon speculative visions of future anthropology and archaeology, reconsidering the everyday condition of objects while exploring the contemporaneity of materials and the non-verbal languages they carry. Through continual experimentation, the studio brings artisanal knowledge into contemporary public view and encourages interdisciplinary conversations that move across boundaries of time and space.
Handmade Disclaimer
Each piece is made entirely by hand without the use of moulds. Slight variations in shape, size and proportion are therefore expected, making every piece unique. Small traces of the making process—including white or dark specks of approximately 1 mm and subtle lines formed as the glass is folded—may also occur. These characteristics are inherent to handmade glass and are not considered defects.
Vintage pieces may show signs of age and previous use, including minor scratches, marks and other imperfections. These characteristics are part of their history and are not considered defects; returns or exchanges will not be accepted on this basis. All these marks will show in photographs. Please review all photographs carefully before purchasing.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
The glaze has developed unique crackles during firing. We recommend avoiding use with dark-coloured sauces or deeply pigmented fruit juices, as these may stain the surface.
Please hand wash only. Do not place in the dishwasher.
Shipping & Handling
While unlikely, if your box arrives punctured, crushed or damaged, take a picture of it prior to opening. If a piece is damaged during shipping, please notify us at romuobjects@gmail.com within 2 days of receiving the product, along with a photo of the damage.