Ever since graduating from Konstfack University of Arts and Design in 2011, John Astbury has been part of the international design scene. The mirror Fauna creates with its inclined mirror an architectural element that captures the reflections of the mirror's frame and at the same time invites the room around it. The myth "Fauna of Mirrors" which tells of a world of creatures that exist hidden behind every mirror and the idea of an extra dimension reflected in the mirror, inspired Astbury naming the mirror after the saga. Material choices are simple but at the same time solid and creates a geometric play on the eye. Designed exclusively for the Svenskt Tenn in 2014.
Designer
John Astbury
John Astbury grew up in Birmingham where he studied anthropology and sociology. Design was strictly a hobby before he came to Sweden to study industrial design at the University College of Arts, Crafts and Design (Konstfack). Astbury graduated in 2011 and since then has worked with Svenskt Tenn on a number of occasions. He has received international attention and won, among other things, Elle Interiör’s design award, the 2010 Muuto Talent Award and Residence’s Stora Formpris design award in 2015. Read more