Onno, Ed, Ms. Teaspoon and the King of Gold Cutlery Set by Ed Annink

Ed Annink
Onno, Ed, Ms. Teaspoon & the King of Gold Cutlery Set, 2010
Lot: #1588-34/ #1588-36/ #1588-37 (60 sets of cutlery)

Stainless steel cutlery + 24 karat gold plating, cotton cord

Ed Annink gave a simple set of stainless-steel cutlery a story of its own. In his hands, each utensil became a small character — a spoon that holds a candle, a knife that reflects like a mirror, a fork with a golden grin. Onno, Ed, Ms. Teaspoon & the King of Gold turns the act of dining into a whimsical tale, where everyday tools are touched with humour, craft, and a little bit of magic. Who says you shouldn’t play at the table?

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Droog bought 5,135 leftover items from Dutch liquidation auctions: everything from handkerchiefs and dog baskets to mirrors and salt shakers. They invited 14 designers to “revive” the lots into a collection of 19 products, each sold in editions limited by the size of the lot, and launched the result during Salone del Mobile, Milan, 2010.

The concept was accompanied by a short manifesto (about re-directing creative energy and redesigning lifecycles) and a charming “new owner” photo campaign that documented each purchaser right after checkout.