Flétta launches totemic table and lighting collection made of trophies
Icelandic design studio Flétta turns disused trophies into totemic tables and lighting, in an attempt to restore junked items to their former glory.
Called Trophy, the series features an eclectic mix of second-hand trophies that have been stacked on top of one another with glass surfaces for the tables and light bulbs for the pendant lamps.
Presented at Design March, which took place in ReykjavÃk between 28 and 31 March, the project aims to transform neglected trophies into sculptural objects that can be used in the home.
"These objects that once had great value to someone are now almost worthless," said designers Birta Rós Brynjólfsdóttir and Hrefna Sigurðardóttir, who head the design studio.
"We found it sad that these objects, which were made for one big moment, seemed to lose all their value. We wanted to see if we could give the trophies a new value," they explained. "Also for people like us, who have never won a trophy, it was tempting to get our hands on some!" they continued.
The duo searched for second-hand trophies at flea markets and charity shops. They also contacted sports clubs in and around ReykjavÃk, which sent the designers some of their disused trophies.
"When people started hearing about the project, individuals began stopping by our studio to give us trophies they had won, which were collecting dust in their garages," said the duo. "Suddenly, we had an overload of trophies in our small studio.&q...
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