It¡¯s an unusual kind of forest. Dozens of ¡°trees¡± hang from the ceiling, their surfaces flecked with organic lines and nodules ¡ª as crafted from tubes of copper-hued glass, mouth-blown by artisans in Finland.
This innovative lighting display is just one of the highlights of the new sunlight-filled Tokyo flagship store and cafe by the Finnish design brand Iittala, which recently opened in the Omotesando neighborhood to coincide with the brand¡¯s 140th anniversary.
Touches of Japan, such as the chidori-style modular ceiling with interlocking white ash wood frames, are present throughout the store thanks to Japanese architect Kengo Kuma¡¯s minimal nature-inspired interiors, which provide a crafted backdrop to a cornucopia of Iittala¡¯s lifestyle products ¡ª from signature quality glassware to ceramics and textiles.
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