Nada Se Leva

Acrylic forms can go the way of tacky or tasteful "” aren’t you sick of acrylic candle holders yet? "” but if they’re crafted by Sao Paulo designers Nada Se Leva, count on the latter busting through the mediocre. This classic Baroque-style table tray and the coral-inspired chandelier were fabricated in line with the duo’s philosophy of using new technologies to present old or historically important designs. One of Nada Se Leva’s riskier pieces is a chair made entirely in glass in an 18th-century Bergère design. Its smooth, fluid shape is most appreciated from a standing position some steps away. But in case you’re the type that will walk on glass as well as sit with your precious jewels on it, you can feel safe knowing Nada Se Leva’s conveniently laminated the seat for added protection, just in case. Find their wares at Sao Paulo shop Conceito or in Rio de Janeiro at Via Manzoni, or have a look at their entry in Phaidon’s And Fork: 100 Designers, 10 Curators, 10 Good Designs.