Dorotea Living by Monica Förster for GENSE is inspired by the natural area around the small village of Dorotea, Sweden. Here, ice has created a landscape of mountains, valleys and large open areas which together form soft, fluid shapes that endlessly flow together. This transition is often overlooked, but the adventurous and surprising part of the design lies precisely here. With its minimalist and organic shapes, the Dorotea collection combines tradition and artisanal design on an international level.
Dorotea is produced from 91% post-consumer recycled stainless steel. This means that the stainless steel has had a past life. In addition to being extremely durable, stainless steel can be melted down and transformed into new products without losing its properties and qualities. Stainless steel can be endlessly recycled, meaning it is a material that keeps on giving.
With an aesthetically pleasing surface, stainless steel leaves an impactful visual impression. The light intensity of the steel enhances a sense of purity that complements the colors and sensuality of the ceramics in the finest way. At the same time, the silky surfaces and colors of the ceramics draw clear references to the blue, violet, green and yellow shades of the polar light.
Monica collaborated with GENSE again recently on an expansion of the Dorotea cutlery series. The collection now includes ceramic vases for a beautifully bright pop of color as well as items more familiar to lovers of GENSE’s metal work including a water jug, a serving plate, candlesticks and vases made in the highly polished stainless steel that GENSE has become known for.
Monica explains that the intention behind the collection was to create an extension, drawing inspiration directly from the Dorotea cutlery series creating a strong connection between the two. This was achieved by taking the outer lines of the cutlery and repeating this throughout the new collection.
"If you take the water jug for example, when you look at the handle and compare it to the cutlery it is quite clear where the inspiration comes from. You see the lines everywhere – in the small vase, the edges of the larger vases, the plate is actually an enlarged version of the scoop for the spoon." Monica tells us.
The Dorotea Dish is safe to use with foods. It is created in 304 stainless steel (18/8).
Dorotea Living is the recipient of a German Design Award for its excellent product design in 2024.
