Sonya Loves
Sonya Loves: Modern Glass Designers 2024
Welcome to ‘Sonya Loves,’ our celebration of the world’s most contemporary designers and their mesmerising creations, marrying them with a Sonya Winner modern rug. We’ve turned our spotlight to the delicate and versatile world of glass artwork and craftsmanship. We invite you to explore how the material of glass can be transformed into innovative furniture, beautiful jewellery, and fascinating homeware.
Jamie Harris, USA (Jamie Harris Studio)
Jamie Harris with a Custom ‘Nested Disc’ Light
Jamie Harris is a glass artist based in the USA. Harris describes his work as capturing colour, light, and the fluid movement of glassblowing as well as exploring innate ways glass transmits, reflects, and absorbs colour.
Harris predominantly creates contemporary modern lighting, as well as colourful artwork. Featured above, is a piece of custom lighting as part of his Nested Disc series, which aims to “illuminate with elegance”.
Upcoming Exhibition: March 23rd-26th, Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, showing with Duane Reed Gallery.
Website: https://www.jamieharris.com/
Instagram: @jamie_harris_studio
Green Wolf Studio, London UK
Murano glass table lights by Green Wolf Studio
Founded by Rebecca Marks in her London Studio, Green Wolf Studio works with a range of clients to produce creative projects across modern interiors, hospitality, art, lighting, fashion, beauty, and publishing.
Featured above, are their intriguing line of portable table lamps, handmade in Murano glass, which is the finest glass in the world. Available in a variety of contrasting colours, these lights produce vibrant glow to wherever you use to place them. Murano glassware is highly esteemed for its craftsmanship, made on the Venetian Island of Murano in Italy.
Website: https://www.greenwolf.co.uk/
Instagram: @greenwolfstudio
Roslyn Studio, Liverpool UK
Assorted Murano Glass Bubble Rings by Roslyn Studio
Roslyn Ashcroft is the owner and artist behind Roslyn Studio, a contemporary jewellery brand who specialise in colourful, chunky statement pieces made from delicate Murano glass. Inspired by her own doodles and abstract paintings, Roslyn crafts sculptural forms through the mesmerising process of lampworking, which started through her Craft and Design degree.
Her pieces are currently stocked in Tate Liverpool, The Design Museum and Bluecoat Display Centre, whilst also being available online.
Website: https://roslyn-studio.myshopify.com/
Instagram: @roslyn._studio
Gather Glass, London UK
Miami Wine Glasses with Pink & Marigold by Gather Glass
Gather Glass is designed and handblown in London by founder Phoebe Stubbs. Gather’s aims are to “make glass for bold, joyful gatherings, marrying contemporary colour and traditional craftsmanship.” Gather’s love for bold colour is extremely important to them, often using fluorescent colours reminiscent of fond holidays and warm climates. These pieces are a sure way to bring vivid, sustainable craft to your dining table and modern home interior.
Gather also offer glassmaking workshops in their Woolwich studio, where you can learn more about this ancient craft!
Discover their Miami Collection, featuring the ‘Miami Wine Glasses with Pink & Marigold’ pictured above, inspired by the vibrant colours of Miami.
Website: https://gather.glass/
Instagram: @gather.glass
McCollin Bryan, London UK
Aurora Screen Forest Green by McCollin Bryan
Established in 1998, McCollin Bryan is the brainchild of Don McCollin and Maureen Bryan. Drawing on McCollin’s background in textiles and Bryan’s expertise in ceramics, the fusion of their skills has resulted in an original approach to modern furniture and object design. Characterized by the inherent qualities of the contrasting materials they use as well as a shared commitment to hands-on craftsmanship.
Featured above, their limited edition Aurora Screen Forest Green, initially developed for the exhibition at Iconoclasts gallery in Paris located near Place Vendôme. Embracing the location, the designers aimed to get the feeling of a giant piece of jewellery.
Website: https://www.mccollinbryan.com/
Instagram: @mccollinbryan
Studio Monsoleil, Istanbul
Cosmos Orta Sehpa by Studio Monsoleil
Based in Istanbul and established in 2021, Studio Monsoleil’s focus was to design meaningful yet playful modern furniture and objects. Their love for glass as a material comes from its ability to deceive the eye. Its surface, which catches and reflects light, enhances the room’s brightness, in contrast to other materials that contribute to visual clutter.
The studio strives to introduce a fresh perspective to glass furniture and object design, seamlessly blending it with artistic elements. Their creations are a true testament to the harmonious marriage of creativity and local craftsmanship.
Website: https://www.studiomonsoleil.com/
Instagram: @studiomonsoleil
Sonya Winner Rug Studio, London UK
Sonia and Sonya Rug by Sonya Winner
The Sonia and Sonya rug (and runner) merge the realms of colourful abstraction and practical design to transform everyday floor into a place full of creativity. Inspired after Sonia Delaunay, and her iconic colour work which is considered by many as pioneering the way we use colour in art today!
The curved shapes and varying coloured hues of this rug and runner echo the beautiful pieces of glass artwork celebrated in our selection of artisanal works. A combination of these striking statement pieces, paired with the Sonia and Sonya Rug, is a wonderful way to create a bold and modern interior and express your own individuality!
If you’re feeling inspired by these beautiful modern glass designers and would like more ideas on how to bring contemporary art into your home, consider adding a Vibrant Contemporary Rug to your home.
Explore our full Modern Rug Collection and then request a complimentary visualisation service and you will see our award winning designer rugs placed digitally in your room(s) and the transformational effect they will have in your home.
If you need assistance in choosing some rugs for visualisation please book a free video consultation with our design team.
