Inspired from beetles: Orb kinetic sculpture by L’Epée 1839 x MB&F

Designed by German designer Maximilian Maertens and developed by L’Epée 1839, the Swiss luxury brand specialized in manufacturing mechanical clocks, Orb’s minimalistic structure is composed of four elytra that not only open up, but can also swivel like a transformer to display the Orb in a variety of different positions. The shiny-white version is reminiscent … Read more

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