BOP | Bop glass by João Villar

BOP is a beautiful glass, with an intelligent design and it's Portuguese!

2009 saw the beginning of this object, when João Villar was still a Design student. The concept is a glass that doesn’t tip over and the result was a sphere glass with center of gravity in its base allowing it to never tip over. The name actually derived from the English expression Bop Bag.

These blown glass objects are produced individually, in Marinha Grande (Portugal), by craftsmen. Theres are 3 sizes: COPO BOP (approximately 20 cl.), COPO MINI BOP (approximately 8 cl.) or TIGELA BOPPY (approximately 7 cl.), the latter having the same size as the COPO MINI BOP, but slightly wider at the rim.

BOP glasses are currently for sale through the BOPLAND webpage or in the following stores : Hangar Design Store, Original Lisboa, Pátria Interiores, a ELLG Gourmet, Giv Lowe, Rosmaninho, Plátano Decorações, Horto do Campo Grande, a Alma Lusa e a Bairro Arte.

These objects can be used in a vast number of ways, from the more conventional uses, as a glass or a bowl, to a bolder use, such as candleholders, containers for spices or dry flowers; or whatever your imagination will allow.

BOPLAND recently launched cork lid, meaning an even wider use of the BOP glasses.

Here is a good idea for those who haven't decided what to give family or friends for Christmas!
Ana

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