Born in London, Anna Karlin studied visual communication at Central Saint Martins and the Glasgow School of Art. Now based in New York, she is a multidisciplinary designer, working on interiors and art-direction projects in addition to launching her Furniture + Fine Objects and Anna Karlin Fine Jewelry collections.
Karlin renovated a two-story, burned-out former print shop on the Lower East Side and transformed it into a multipurpose workplace. “Designing, building and opening our showroom and studio in Manhattan really gave people a chance to experience firsthand the types of spaces we can create,” she says. “Since then, we’ve had so many requests that we’ve been able to take on some really exciting projects, both residential and commercial.”
Interested in the tension between the natural and the man-made, Karlin was working on a forthcoming collection in 2019: “We’ll show a capsule in Milan in April and then we’ll launch the full collection in New York in May,” she said of her work at the time. “Working on this collection, I’ve really given myself the space to push further the concept of usable sculpture.”
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Anna Karlin Squidge Candy Dish
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
These free form vessels are handblown in New York using a unique method that makes each piece one-of-a-kind. Due to the handmade nature of these pieces, dimensions may vary slight...
Glass
Anna Karlin Squidge Rocks Glasses, Set of 4
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
These free form vessels are handblown in New York using a unique method that makes each piece one-of-a-kind. Due to the handmade nature of these pieces, dimensions may vary slight...
Glass
Anna Karlin Bump Table, Shape A
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Carved from travertine or wood, these tables take their cue from carved Igbo Stools. There are four variations in the series. Given the nature of the material, there are various shades and coloring that exist within any given block of travertine...
Travertine
Anna Karlin Bump Table, Shape C
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Carved from travertine or wood, these tables take their cue from carved Igbo Stools. There are four variations in the series. Given the nature of the material, there are various shades and coloring that exist within any given block of travertine. Each set of tables are guaranteed to match, but the exact stone variation will fall...
Travertine
Anna Karlin Squidge Table Lamp
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Crystal clear molten glass is poured into a graphite mold to create the sculptural body of the the lamp, which is pierced by a hand-blown white glass cone and mounted to a bronze arm...
Bronze
Anna Karlin Boobs Decanter, Clear
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Made from hand-blown glass to hold water, wine or anything you else you fancy. Capacity: 1750ml / 60 oz. When ordering, please specify clear or green glass.
Blown Glass
Orrefors Raspberry Bowl Small
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Raspberry is a beloved Orrefors classic. The small bowl in clear crystal has a design resembling a raspberry with its round ‘drupelets’ giving it a soft look. It is ideal for serving...
Crystal
Fruit bowl centerpiece with cutouts
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Fruit bowl centerpiece with cutouts and reliefs alluding to vine leaves and grapes, elliptical shape and grate base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: standing ea...
Silver
Art Deco Fruit Bowl, Vienna, 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco fruit bowl, Vienna, 1920s Polished and stove enamelled.
Brass
Impressed Glass Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round glass bowl features a sleek body that tapers towards two sides. The underside of the bowl is impressed with a leaf like design. Signed - on the bottom. Dimensions 11.5" width...
Art Glass
Mid-century modern signed coquille bowl made by Paul Kedelv Flygsfors for Flyg
By Paul Kedelv
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century modern signed "coquille" bowl made by Paul Kedelv Flygsfors for Flyg Indulge in the allure of vintage glass artistry with this extraordinary and generously sized hand-blo...
Glass
Vannes 1950s Crystal Bowl
By Art Vannes
Located in Buchanan, NY
French Vannes 1950s crystal bowl in a swirled rib design with six ribbed points.
Art Glass
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