Harry Allen

Fueled by a long-standing interest in art and new materials, Harry Allen creates sculptural products and interiors with a sense of humor.



Damsel in Distress (Esque Studio, 2006). Part of the Grid Bubble series designed with Portland, Oregon-based glassblowers Esque Studio.



Painted Block Table (Harry Allen Studio, 2008).



Pig bank (Areaware, 2004). Part of the Reality series, the bank was formed by casting an actual stuffed pig in polyester resin placed in highly detailed silicone molds.




First Aid kit for Johnson & Johnson (2008).



Coin dish (Glasslab one-off, 2008).



Fiberglass office chair (Harry Allen Studio, 2008)



Uruku refillable lipstick case (Aveda, 2003). Molded from recycled aluminum and a composite of recycled plastic resin and natural flax fiber.



Woven Fiber Optic lamp (Harry Allen Studio, 2002). Produced in collaboration with textile designer Suzanne Tick, the lamp features a shade hand-woven from fiber optic strands, usually used for carrying high-speed data, which is then plugged into an illuminator.



Branch table (Harry Allen Studio, 2006). Features a pedestal cast from a dogwood branch and a solid-ash base. Plays with the idea of the natural and artificial worlds.


Block vase (Gaia & Gino, 2009). Made from a random cluster of crystal blocks.



Dragonfly chair (Harry Allen Studio, 1999). Originally conceived for the Taiwanese jewelry store Dragonfly Selects, the chair—made of stainless steel, translucent Xorel upholstery, and blue gel padding—provides maximum comfort with a minimum amount of structure.



Chuck chair (Harry Allen Studio, 1998). Seating solution that converts from an armchair to a lounge to a bench.



Box lamp (Harry Allen Studio, 2002). Translucent moveable sheets of backlit colored glass that blend together as they overlap.