Svenskt Tenn

Forbidden Festivity

Returning to Svenskt Tenn for the 2025 festive season, Sam Wilde created Poison of Eden, a series of seven hand-crafted brass and glass Christmas ornaments inspired by poisonous plants.

Each ornament is considered through a design lens of contrast, balancing light with shadow and simplicity with intricate detail. Together, they offer a contemporary interpretation of Frank’s visual language, transforming motifs from his Poison textile into sculptural objects for the home.

A classic wooden interior at Svenskt Tenn with a candle-lit Christmas tree adorned with brass and glass ornaments from Sam Wilde’s Poison of Eden collection.
A Svenskt Tenn interior styled for Christmas, featuring brass and glass Poison of Eden ornaments by Sam Wilde, paired with contemporary Scandinavian design.
Crafted In Contrast

Poison of Eden studies the visual character of plants whose histories hold both symbolism and caution. Familiar silhouettes are distilled into brass lines and enriched with glass accents, echoing the balance between restraint and ornament that defines Svenskt Tenn’s legendary design ethos.

Presented individually or as a curated set, this collection introduces a distinct design narrative to the season. Their presence encourages a more investigative viewing of festive décor, where material, craft and story meet.

Detail of a brass and red glass ornament from Sam Wilde’s Poison of Eden collection for Svenskt Tenn, reflecting the design heritage of Josef Frank’s Poisons motif.