GLASSWORKS by Superfront is a limited-edition collection of handles made from reclaimed, hand-cast architectural glass. Variations in colour, texture and subtle traces from the glass’s previous use give each object a sense of reflection and history, reshaped into a contemporary expression.
Since its founding in Stockholm in 2013, Superfront has worked to combine Scandinavian design quality with a circular approach, creating design that can be applied to Ikea’s most common cabinet frames. The launch of GLASSWORKS is therefore a natural step in the company’s vision of encouraging more thoughtful and long-term interior choices.
About the collection
The reclaimed glass used in GLASSWORKS originates from Lindshammars Glasbruk, one of Sweden’s most renowned glassworks. During the last century, this architectural glass was used in buildings shaped by post-war modernist architecture, in the form of thick, hand-cast glass blocks. Each block has since been reworked into unique handles produced in a limited edition. By reusing existing material, the glass is given a new purpose and a new life – objects designed to endure over time, both in expression and quality.
GLASSWORKS is available in several geometric forms and an earthy colour palette ranging from light yellow to deep orange and muted green. Depending on shape and colour, the glass captures and filters light into the room and across the furniture it adorns. Used together or individually, the handles add a subtle, artistic character to both furniture and space. They can be used to elevate existing furniture or to give new projects a distinct identity.
“With GLASSWORKS, Superfront launches a series of handles and knobs made from reclaimed artisan glass. Each piece consists of glass that previously had an entirely different life, now refined and reshaped into a functional design object.” said Erik Wettervik, Head of Design, Superfront
Lindshammars Glasbruk
Lindshammars Glasbruk has been part of Sweden’s glass heritage since 1905. During the mid-20th century, the glassworks became known for its expressive use of colour and its hand-cast architectural glass, a material featured in several notable buildings. Among the most iconic are Uppenbarelsekyrkan, often referred to as the Nordic region’s first glass cathedral, and the glass prisms of the sculpture Kristallvertikalaccent at Sergels torg in Stockholm. Today, this heritage lives on through fragments of recovered glass and are given a new life in these handles.
“GLASSWORKS is Superfront’s way of celebrating Swedish craftsmanship, giving these remarkable architectural glass pieces a new place and a new meaning. By developing these handles, we hope to show that older interiors deserve care and have a given place in today’s modern homes.”
added Maria Tschertou Schäder, CEO, Superfront
The collection will be launched for press during Design Days in Stockholm, February 2026, and sold in a limited edition at superfront.com and in Superfront’s store & showroom, starting spring 2026.
