Spinning Tops

Designer Pat Kim creates lathe-turned wooden tops from leftover material and uses them for unconventional swatches - a unique and playful way to envision finishes for future products. This set of five tops is a fun reflection of Kim's broader studio practice, which focuses on material experimentation and traditional craft. Keep them spinning and admire them resting nearby.

Materials:
beech

Dimensions:
2.5 x 1.6 x 1.6 in

DESIGNED BY PAT KIM

Virginia native Pat Kim graduated with a degree in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute in 2009. After completing an internship with Fisher-Price and working for a high-end furniture designer/fabricator, he set up his own studio in Redhook, Brooklyn. Here he focuses on toys and furniture, but he also designs home accessories and jewelry. He strives to create timeless objects that are both fun and thoughtful. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, gardening and archery.