The allure of the collection lies in the way the laminated glass reacts with light. Depending on your vantage point, light source and angle, the surfaces seemingly change hues with an infinite variety of colour nuances. The elusive colours shift tones when viewed from different perspectives, creating a dynamic form that elevates any space with a little extra life and movement.

When light catches the tables at the right angle, the reflective forms also throw swirls of colourful shadows around the space; the result is a room with an idiosyncratic charm and multifaceted expressions.

Interestingly, Urquiola initially harboured a loathing for the material. "I hate glass when you have to do furniture. It makes me vomit," she revealed in an interview with Dezeen. “If you're working in tableware or little items, it can be very interesting. When you're working in typologies like tables, bookcases, any other typologies for the house, it’s really a material that's not for me."

To allow the Spanish designer to overcome her unusual dislike of the material, Glas Italia gave her the freedom to work with glass through her own unique methods. Through a fusion of Urquiola’s creativity and the Italian glass manufacturer’s refined expertise and technologically advanced production techniques, the collection came to life. 

The pieces in the range are available in opaque or transparent glass, or with a micro-dot decorative pattern. In Singapore, the Glas Italia Shimmer collection retails at Space Furniture. Equal parts chic and striking, the collection will add a touch of glamour and shine to your interiors.