Journal

So Much More Than Just a Wine Decanter...But we'll start there.

April 05, 2018

One of the simple pleasures in life is the sharing of wine with friends. It appears to also be one of the world’s oldest pastimes. In 2007, inside a cave in Armenia, archeologists uncovered fermentation vats, a wine press, storage jars and pottery sherds. They were dated from approximately 6,100 years earlier.

For the Love of Boro

March 13, 2018

If a Rock Bottom Vessel has ever reminded you of time spent in your high school science class, there’s a very good reason! The glass flasks that we use at Studio50 are made of “science glass” – that is, borosilicate glass (often referred to as “boro” glass.)

Who's on your gift list this holiday season?

November 14, 2017

For the holidays, you want to find the perfect gifts for those on your list. However, there are always some names on that list that are challenging to find that "special something" for. The holiday clock is ticking, so here are some of our favourite things that we are gifting to some lucky folks on our gift lists. We betcha one or more of these could end your angst. So sit back, relax and enjoy the season without all the stress!

Cement vs. Concrete

November 07, 2017

Ever wondered what the difference is between cement and concrete? Well, maybe not...but here at Studio50, concrete is an everyday thing. It’s not unusual to hear the two terms used interchangeably, but they are definitely two very different things.

Design Deconstructed | Konkret Knife Block

November 10, 2016

The knife block is a quintessential piece that lives on the counter top of most kitchens. Usually its function outweighs its form… a utilitarian object that accompanies knife sets. You have to imagine that manufacturers use them merely to sell knife sets.

In The Rock Bottom | Fall 2016

November 10, 2016

The Tale of the Table

June 20, 2016

In the Rock Bottom | Summer 2016

June 13, 2016

Design Deconstructed | Platform Collection

June 12, 2016

Studio Slice | The Inner Workings

April 15, 2016

In the beginning of April we sent out our first newsletter for 2016! The quarterly issue offered a glimpse into the upcoming months for the demo and renovation of the old barn soon to be our new Studio50 space. We wanted to share a few more pictures and details into the project.