Sholten & Baijings
Elements
Elements is a family of mouth-blown, hand-cut crystal glassware designed by Scholten & Baijings and produced exclusively by J. Hill’s Standard in Waterford, Ireland. Inspired by the interplay of natural forces and the stark, unforgettable Irish landscape, Elements captures the moment when sea mist drifts inland and clings to the thorny branches of the blackthorn tree.
The Elements Family comprises two related yet contrasting collections: Air, defined by fine sandblasted texture, and Thorn, distinguished by bold, angular cuts. Both express a rhythmic interplay of surfaces—graphic markings of varying depth that evoke fog, shadow, and thorn—creating a layered, tactile landscape in crystal. Each piece stands on its own yet invites collecting, to be matched or mixed, restrained or exuberant. Together, they form a visual symphony — striking individually, and even more expressive in concert.
Air Collection
Thorn Collection
About the designers
Sholten & Baijings
Designers Stefan Scholten (1972) and Carole Baijings (1973) move fluidly between art and design, as well as artisanal and industrial processes, to create a visually arresting body of work. Their practice draws clear references to the past while remaining distinctly of the present moment.
The duo founded Scholten & Baijings, Studio for Design, in 2000. Their work is defined by minimal forms, a balanced and expressive use of colour, and the thoughtful combination of traditional craft techniques with industrial production—resulting in a distinctive, almost un-Dutch design language.
Known for its finesse, entrancing colour palettes, and subtle materiality, their work has earned widespread international recognition and is both collected and exhibited around the world.