To reflect the rapid shift into festive mode this week we look at lovely shiny gold things, with a suitably synesthesic soundtrack. The most Christmassy of precious metals, followed swiftly by Bacofoil, for its turkey swaddling properties.
What to get the person who has it all. Pae White's ceramic popcorn lined with gold would be a good place to start.
Dark Corners, 2011Sculpture by Pae White
Dark Corners, 2011Sculpture by Pae White
Dark Corners, 2011Sculpture by Pae White
Dark Corners, 2011Sculpture by Pae White
A spot of gold leaf elevates the humble cardboard box into regal status in the work of Jose Dávila.
Strange world, 2012Sculpture by Jose Dávila
Strange world, 2012Sculpture by Jose Dávila
Strange world, 2012Sculpture by Jose Dávila
This building in Houston serves as a reminder that we need more gold buildings in the world. Shot by Bas Princen.
Ringroad Houston, 2005Photography by Bas Princen
It’s very hard to resist a geometric shape and some gold foil, which is why we love Amy Thompson's collages.
See Your West, 2013Artwork by Amy Thompson
See Your West, 2013Artwork by Amy Thompson
See Your West, 2013Artwork by Amy Thompson
See Your West, 2013Artwork by Amy Thompson
Without a doubt the best table lighter in the world. It’s by almost every designer's favourite designer Dieter Rams and it’s marvellous.
Gold Table Lighter by Dieter Rams, 1968
Super Dave, aka David Taylor, makes really fun household apparatus utilising only the most on trend of materials. Christmas wish-listed.
Crowd, 2012-13Sculpture by David Taylor
Slag, 2014Sculpture by David Taylor
Considered Objects, 2013Sculpture by David Taylor
Considered Objects, 2013Sculpture by David Taylor
No one in their right mind doesn’t want a gold turkey this Christmas. It’s a reality thanks to The Deli Garage and their special spray.
