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£40.00
A collection of versatile jewellery depicting curious creatures and whimsical flowers inspired by nature. Each 18k gold charm incorporates a hook so that it may be hung on any chain or cord the wearer pleases.
Necklaces come with a cord not chain.
Tord Boontje was born in Enschede, Netherlands in 1968. He first studied industrial design at the Design Academy in Eindhoven (1986 - 1991), and followed this with a Masters from the Royal College of Art (1992 - 1994). Studio Tord Boontje was founded in 1996 in London. In 2002, Tord Boontje became known in the UK with his Garland Light for Habitat, followed in 2003 by the Blossom Chandelier which he designed for Swarovski. In 2004 he established his international reputation with the solo exhibition in Milan, titled ‘Happy Ever After’ in the Moroso furniture showroom.
Since 2005, Tord Boontje has worked with a range of international companies such as Shiseido, Yamaha, Hewlett Packard, Bisazza, Target, Philips, Kvadrat, Alexander McQueen, Nanimarquina, Artecnica, Authentics, Meta and has continued his work with Swarovski, Moroso and Habitat.
He has exhibited in galleries and museums, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, MoMA and Copper-Hewitt museum in New York, the Design Museum and Tate Modern in London. In 2009 he took up his appointment as Professor and Head of Design Products at the Royal College of Art.
