In the world of home wares, there is a fine line between charm and kitsch. A creative-minded business is aiming to remove the distinction between high and low design elements without falling into common pitfalls of cheesy tropes and gaudy exhibitionism. TUB is an online-store based in Sydney that sources second-hand products from notable designers, normally from collections released many decades prior. TUB sources wares that catch the eye with a combination of colour palette, texture and material, with a distinct focus on goods that offer a representation or interpretation of things from the natural world.
A quick browse of TUB’s online store will show a wide range of eclectic wares sourced from around the globe. The latest pieces are from designers Ettore Sottass and Marco Zanini (produced by Japanese company MaruTomi) – founding members of the Memphis design group and renowned designers individually. Other notable products include the cantaloupe bowl by Ed Langbein and a stylish Euclid jug by Michael Graves. Click over to TUB’s online store for a look at the full range, which includes Romanian fridge magnets, Jackson China dishes, toucan lamps, mugs, marble desk organisers and many more vibrant pieces.