Today we've learned that glassware for the table need not only look beautiful, but can also sound beautiful too thanks to designer Chiara Onida.

These pieces are part of 'The Domestic Soundscape' - a project developed during the course of Onida's MA degree.

As a whole, the collection of objects (which also includes a ladder and a toolkit to design impact sounds too) are the visual outcomes that derive from the reflection on the theme 'Sound in the domestic environment'.

These glassware pieces, designed by Chiara Onida and crafted by Jochen Holz, explore the possibilities for using sound and rhythm to celebrate the small rituals involved with everyday domestic activities - like pouring a glass of water.

"The glasses and decanters are recognisable typologies that necessitate a performative interaction by which the user can generate sounds that differ from the expected ones.

The sounds vary according to the movement of the liquid into and from the vessels. The inspirations are various, from John Cage to the Venetian tradition of the incalmi." says Onida.

It's an interesting idea, and aesthetically, as well as aurally, rather clever.

Take a look here for more on the project.