Close Encounters Ornament

Name: Close Encounters Ornament
Brand: Gardeco
SKU: 26-002446
Availability: InStock

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From £624

Two delicate forms drawn together in silent tension, Close Encounters by Gardeco captures Stefan Schöning’s poetic response to isolation through the language of mouth-blown glas... read more

Two delicate forms drawn together in silent tension, Close Encounters by Gardeco captures Stefan Schöning’s poetic response to isolation through the language of mouth-blown glass. Conceived during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, this piece distils the longing for human closeness into a tactile presence, anchoring contemplative interiors and curated spaces with its fragile equilibrium.

Mouth-blown by master artisans, the sculpture reveals fluid contours and complementary hues that heighten the sense of magnetic pull between the two forms. Rooted in Belgian design traditions, this piece reflects Gardeco’s devotion to handcrafted art objects that explore emotional resonance through material transparency and sculptural intimacy.

Estimated delivery time: 1 - 2 Weeks

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From £624

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DIMENSIONS

L29 x W21 x H22 cm (Small)
L44 x W27 x H28 cm (Large)

MATERIALS & DETAILS

The work of Stefan Schöning is handmade in the artisanal studio, cá d’oro. Small tolerances in the size and weight, tiny imperfections and slight surface variations are a feature and an acceptable part of the process.

Delivery within 1 - 2 Weeks

Once your order has been processed, this item will be shipped to our warehouse in the United Kingdom from the Gardeco factory in Belgium.

Once we have received your item into our warehouse, we will be in touch either by email or phone to arrange delivery to you.

Delivery options: United Kingdom

Standard Delivery (courier)

Standard Delivery is a courier delivery service suitable for smaller furniture items, and most lighting & accessory items. Once the items you've ordered are ready for dispatch from our warehouse, your order will be dispatched on a next day service.

This service does not include delivery into the property, assembly or unpacking. For larger items the driver may require assistance when unloading.

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The delivery team will deliver your items to your room of choice and remove all the packaging for you. If required, all items will be assembled by the delivery team. Once the items have been received into our warehouse and are ready for delivery, our delivery team will be in touch to arrange delivery with you.

On-site installation is regrettably not available for lighting products or wall mounted goods such as, but not limited to shelving, mirrors, and pictures.

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Meet the Designer

Stefan Schöning

After he graduated as a product developer from the Henry van de Velde Institute in Antwerp, Stefan Schöning set up his multidisciplinary studio in 1994. The Folder chair, cut and folded out of one single piece, gained worldwide acclaim in 2001 and has since become a classic. Shortly after, Schöning received assignments from a growing number of international manufacturers. The new corporate style he designed for the Belgian railways in 2005 was his first assignment given by the public sector, for which he received several international accolades. In 2008, Schöning was named ‘Designer of the Year’. In 2011 he designed the setting for the ‘Belgium is design’ exhibition in the prestigious ‘Pinacoteca di Brera’ during the Salone del Mobile in Milan.

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Meet the Maker

Gardeco

Gardeco curates collectible art objects that fuse global craftsmanship with contemporary form. From bronze sculptures to hand-finished ceramics, each piece is created in collaboration with master artisans—bringing tactile depth, cultural narrative, and sculptural presence to refined interiors.

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