Folk Optic Teapot - Clear, Borosilicate Glass

The Folk Optic Teapot combines cast iron kettle aesthetics with borosilicate glass construction, referencing the silhouette of a traditional uwade teapot. Its reinforced base and graceful ridged detailing create a visual contrast between apparent weight and the lightness of the transparent material. The curved handle, delicate lid, and leak-proof spout are integrated into the design while allowing full visibility of the liquid inside.

An homage to Japanese folk crafts, designer Denis Guidone recreates the aesthetics of an uwade cast iron teapot entirely in borosilicate glass. As part of Ichendorf Milano's 'Folk' series, 'Folk Optic' takes the idea of the clear teapot to a radically new level of design. The object's silhouette, with its reinforced base, draws playfully on the weight and form of a stove-top tea kettle. This illusion of weight is further contrasted with graceful ridges in the glass. This shapely design, with its curved handle, delicate lid, and leak-proof spout reveals the rich colors and movement of its contents. The teapot seems to float as it's poured, becoming somehow momentarily invisible.