Created by Swedish duo Mats Broberg and Johan Ridderstråle, the Raise Glass & Carafe bring interaction and intrigue to the table whether in use or on display. This is by design; the Scandinavian glassware is inspired by still-life paintings and serves as an inviting expression of contemporary color and form.

Ridderstråle and Broberg met while studying at Konstfack, Stockholm’s renowned university for arts, crafts, and design. There, the two quickly bonded over a shared allure for design, prompting them to work together throughout their school years, all the way up to collaborating on their final exam – after which they decided to establish their eponymous office for design and architecture.

Having now worked together for more than 15 years, the pair is finely attuned in their shared ethos, one that often results in design that has an emotional draw. This is evident in their take on a modern water carafe and matching glass: “Their shapes are rooted in the objects of still-life paintings, being at once generic yet intriguing, having a unique identity through being visually silent yet full of life. It allowed us to discover a balance in shapes that complements the changing occasions of daily life.”

Having a design language that gives a nod to ancient architecture but with a current scope, the Raise Carafe & Glasses breathe sublime elegance into everyday living. But the items (sold separately) weren’t designed simply for tabletop aesthetics. The understated functionality of the carafe’s neck shape and the small heel of the glass allow for a much easier grip.

"We strive to keep an open perspective within each project, refraining from clinging to a specific principle or way of thinking. However, if we were to describe our design approach, it’d be something along the lines of emotional minimalism, paired with a rational approach and a tiny bit of curious wit,” says Broberg. Ridderstråle adds, “Focal to everything that we do is that it relates to its surroundings, which prompts us to view each project from a somewhat architectural approach."

Crafted in three different colors, the Raise Carafe & Glass are intended to complement each other when combined and to offer an elevated take on a classic form. “We want for Raise to be a silent yet clear element throughout life, be it in the everyday or for special occasions, being the natural choice for each through its pleasing of the eye, taste, and hand, seeking to be a new perspective through its humble interpretation of traditional shapes and function.”