At first glance this piece reads like a small modernist sculpture, but it actually began life with a far more practical job. This ceramic mitten mold was originally used in factories to shape latex mittens. The freshly dipped material would cure around the form, creating the familiar shape of a finished mitten before being peeled away.
The elongated wrist and gently curved “thumb” create a silhouette that feels almost sculptural, somewhere between industrial tool and abstract art. The surface has a wonderful matte, stone-like texture, with subtle wear from years of use that gives it a quiet, timeworn character.
A fantastic example of honest industrial design that now doubles as a striking decorative object.
At first glance this piece reads like a small modernist sculpture, but it actually began life with a far more practical job. This ceramic mitten mold was originally used in factories to shape latex mittens. The freshly dipped material would cure around the form, creating the familiar shape of a finished mitten before being peeled away.
The elongated wrist and gently curved “thumb” create a silhouette that feels almost sculptural, somewhere between industrial tool and abstract art. The surface has a wonderful matte, stone-like texture, with subtle wear from years of use that gives it a quiet, timeworn character.
A fantastic example of honest industrial design that now doubles as a striking decorative object.
