Don't miss your chance to see the work of three contemporary designers—Oki Sato of Tokyo, Faye Toogood of London, and Zanini de Zanine of Rio de Janeiro—who deftly use handcrafted and industrial materials and techniques to create functional yet deeply expressive objects. "Design Currents" closes March 12.

Inspired by the abundant flora and fauna of Brazil as well as geometries found in nature, this pendant lamp captures the beauty and ephemeral nature of light. The metal tones have a raw, industrial feel while the soft, petal-like forms diffuse the light. Discover more beautiful work by contemporary designers in "Design Currents: Oki Sato, Faye Toogood, Zanini de Zanine."

These dome-shaped wooden lids are fun and functional: in addition to providing an amusing diversion at teatime, they also help insulate warm liquids. See more innovative work by Oki Sato in "Design Currents: Oki Sato, Faye Toogood, Zanini de Zanine."

In "Cage for Birds," FayeToogood subverts gender stereotypes by using a “tough” industrial material associated with masculinity for a piece of furniture linked to femininity. She collaborated on the vanity’s fabrication with a welder who specializes in the motorcycle industry, a field known for its close attention to details and finishes. Discover more in "Design Currents: Oki Sato, Faye Toogood, Zanini de Zanine."

Zanini de Zanine's work pays homage to mid-century Brazilian design while exhibiting a sculptural language all its own. Studio Zanini also acts as an advocate for traditional carpentry techniques by actively promoting a workshop culture that is sensitive to Rio’s social and economic dynamics. Learn more in "Design Currents: Oki Sato, Faye Toogood, Zanini de Zanine."