Glass

A set of 2 wine glasses. The Smoke glasses represent the interpretation of cultivated society’s new shape, as seen by Joe Colombo in 1964. Made from blown crystal, the glasses feature a particular shape that allows them to be held in one hand along with cigarette; ergonomically designed to be gripped from the base with a single thumb, keeping the other fingers free.

Cesare Colombo, known by his nickname ‘Joe’ , was born in Milan in 1930 as the second of three brothers. colombo’s several studies show his interest and urge for knowledge in different areas. After studying science he changed to arts at secondary school. Later he studied painting and sculpture at the accademia di belle arti in Brera, Milan. Joe Colombo abandoned painting, but used the factory as a playground by experimenting with the latest production processes and newly developed plastics such as fibreglass, ABS, PVC and polyethylene. When opened a design studio in milan he worked on architectural and design commissions with industry and retail stores. unfortunately he actually died with a young age of 41. He was one of the most influential and representative designers of the modern epoch. His adventuristic and futuristic character became his trademark.