Dichroic: a collection of two-toned glass products

Exploring properties of intriguing materials and aesthetics, design studio Sodalime launched their collection ‘Dichroic’ at Milan Design Week 2022. A homage to dichroic glass featuring a mélange of alluring products fabricated according to the characteristics of the material.

Also known as two-toned glass, Dichroic glass is brilliantly fabricated through an extraordinary fully-automated dipping technology.

“With its every perspective offering a new color palette, inviting interaction as well as challenging perception – the inorganic process and organic outcome offer a fascinating contrast,” says founders Ruud Groeneveld and Carissa Ten Tije.

At first, the ancient-looking artifact crafted with a unique heating process as well as multi-layered dichroic surfaces seamlessly encompasses. Glass with subtle deformations and cracks that produce unexpected reflection patterns.

Its design, colors as well as transparency beautifully transform depending on the viewing angle.

The stunning wall object, on the other hand, forms sleek reflections of its surroundings and due to its dichroic coating – a composition of the transmission as well as its complementary color floats by changing perspective while moving around the product.

Additionally, inspired by the effect of chromatic aberration – the one-of-a-kind eclectic mirror features eye-catching hues with varying wavelengths and refraction angles that create a vibrant glow of the complementary tones on each side.

“Designed to make people happy – by using dichroic glass, we created a mirror that magnifies this effect. And gives one a glimpse into a colorful wonderland!” adds the duo.

Drawing the eye’s attention – the illuminating light object effortlessly makes the hidden hues of dichroic glass visible.

“The light reflects between the two dichroic sheets making its hidden complementary colors merge and turn visible in an in-depth echoing arc,” they say.

By skillfully making both, the transmission as well as reflection tones visible – a mesmerizing bouquet of colors flourishes.