Alpha Crystal Collection

Alpha Crystal CollectionHans Harald Rath followed in his father's footsteps at Lobmeyr from 1938 until 1968; during this time, he proposed many popular designs, including the stackable Alpha service of 1952. The collection is inspired by a baroque copper cup from MAK Vienna, hence the compact, balanced shape of this mouth blown muslin glass carafe. A thorough process sees it pass through the hands of at least 24 people the last of which is always a member of the family.

They’re created from reclaimed cylinders – naturally weathered over time – with no two exactly alike for a truly bespoke set

the making formula stays the same: the clay is prepared

The original design is handcrafted with the highest attention to detail in the founders' Barcelona-based studio

with its chunky handle and demure T-neck

from the wastepaper bin in your home office to the coasters on your coffee table

sees materials as the key to his soulful designs

every design is entirely one of a kind

Each detail remains on this porcelain coffee pot

This vase from the 1930s nods to all the classic codes of Art Deco

This mid-century glass vase

This piece is complete with a stainless steel lining

On this Loretta Caponi hand towel is a tranquil vista of palm trees swaying in the breeze