Furniture

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Designer: Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Work: Series Furniture Classification: Furniture

Dawn

Dawn is a furniture set that includes a table and a chair. The form draws on the traditional Chinese round chair, with clean and smooth lines and a light blue color inspired by soft morning light. The main bodies are produced by 3D printing, while the supporting legs are made of natural color solid wood, cut by CNC machine and polished by hand. A plug-in assembly structure joins the parts, so the set is easy to transport and allows freedom in shaping. Dawn is intended for leisure use, such as reading, drinking tea and resting.

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Designer: Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Work: Children Furniture Classification: Furniture

Mallarme

Mallarme is a series of children's furniture inspired by insert toys. The parts are joined in a plug-in way, so assembly becomes a form of play. Each supporting structure is made of solid wood in its natural color, cut by machine and polished by hand. A wooden slotted structure connects the wood to parts made by 3D printing. Each printed unit includes storage space for books and toys. The contrast between solid wood and brightly colored plastic creates a childlike look. The furniture is assembled from separate parts, which eases transport.

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Designer: Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd Work: Office Chair Classification: Furniture

Active

Active is an office chair designed to reduce sedentary work. The chair has two round cushions. The low cushion sets a seat height slightly above conventional chairs, which helps the user keep an upright sitting position. The high cushion is set at bar height, so the same chair supports working while standing. A footrest allows the legs to relax during standing work. The armrests support simple stretches and help the user rise after long periods. The frame is made of bent hollow iron tubes with fabric and foam, and the chairs can be stacked to save space.

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Designer: Fuma Fujiwara Work: Stool Classification: Furniture

Layer

The project started with making furniture out of small-diameter trees and scrap wood. Wood in Okinawa is felled due to natural disasters and road expansion. However, in recent years, road expansion has decreased due to environmental considerations, so wood is also shrinking. To continue making Okinawa furniture, it was necessary to use small materials. Therefore, the Layer stool were created by combining various types of wood. It is made from upcycled waste. This design proposes a new value by reconstructing the waste material from Okinawan wood into blocks.

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Designer: Freestyle Outdoor Living Co.,Ltd Work: Shelf Classification: Furniture

Sketch

Sketch shelf is an orderly shelf within chaos. Made by digital design method. The design inspiration of the shelf is the building steel skeleton under construction at the construction site. Designer combined line to create a space for storage by using algorithm. Line can be constituted methodically in chaos. Seen from a distance, it is a mess of lines, but it is actually a shelf. And these special shelf come out with not only answers of finding uncertainties, but also beauty of modern technology and art.

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Designer: Nakamura Co. Work: TV Stand Classification: Furniture

Wall V4

Wall V4 is a floor-standing television stand designed to hold large screens close to the wall. Televisions up to 90 inches from many manufacturers can be mounted safely at a preferred height. The supporting column offers eight height levels of 5 mm each. Cables and screws are hidden inside a double-layered panel, so the setup stays neat. The base is made from a 2 mm steel plate shaped by pressing and reinforced by a radial frame, which keeps the edge thin and reduces the risk of tripping. Assembly is simple and needs no changes to the room.

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Designer: XiamenMicodeIntelligentTechnology Co.,Ltd Work: Ai Sleep System Classification: Furniture

Micode

Micode is an intelligent home sleep system designed to improve sleep quality. The system combines a mattress, an electric bedstead, a bedside unit and a pillow, the objects used most often in the bedroom. The mattress has a five layer structure with independent springs and partitions that adapt to the body curve to provide even support. The pillow contains a sleep monitoring sensor that records daily sleep and offers suggestions for improvement. Bedstead modes are changed through an application or a remote control, so one bed can serve both rest and leisure.

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Designer: Pepê Lima Work: Armchair Classification: Furniture

Hector

Hector is an armchair designed for indoor living spaces. The armchair combines cast aluminium, plywood, leather and solid wood in one piece. Slim solid wood arms appear to float around the upholstery, because the metal supports are hidden beneath the seat or covered with leather. Brass buttons look like upholstery details, yet they also help to hold the structure. Two delicate cast aluminium ornaments mark the back and set the position of the backrest. An internal solid wood frame, covered with foam and fabric, gives firm support. Varied textures allow customisation.

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Designer: Elena Prokhorova Work: Modular Seating Classification: Furniture

Plump

Plump is a modular seating collection designed for public and office spaces. The seat is made of foam and upholstered in fabric, and the frame is made of natural ash wood. Modules can be combined into compositions that suit both large open areas and small rooms. A single module measures 800 mm in width, 800 mm in depth and 650 mm in height. On request, modules can be equipped with a USB socket or a table. The plinth is either wooden or covered with upholstery fabric. Built-in charging points allow devices to be charged during waiting periods.

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Designer: Saya Takamine Work: Sofa Includes Table Classification: Furniture

Cube

This piece draws inspiration from the contrast between concrete and greenery found in everyday urban environments. Natural organic elements are translated into a geometric design language. The surface evokes rain soaked concrete while fabrics express material roughness and irregularity. Cool grey accents and a uniform desk mat emphasize texture and tonal relationships. Blended faux moss introduces a restrained yet perceptible organic presence. Through careful control of footprint and height the piece achieves visual balance within its environment.

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Designer: ROU-YUN HO Work: Bar Chair Classification: Furniture

Sway

Sway is a way to explore your own rhythm and patterns. Through observing and discovering these occasional unconscious movements, it has been noted that people sometimes exhibit unconscious behaviors, such as rocking, when entering a state of mental flow. By incorporating a pendulum beneath the seat, the height and the unique sensation that a bar stool provides are leveraged. It provides stability and controlled, small-scale rocking that allows users to explore and find their own rhythm. With its high bar stool design and rocking motion, Sway promotes a calming and contemplative state of mind.

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Designer: Caterina Moretti Work: Dining Table Classification: Furniture

Petra

Petra is a massive volcanic stone dining table for indoor/outdoor use: a homage to the Mexican terrain that portrays its whims and character through its materials and impeccable craftsmanship. Through its surface, etched lines run connecting each of the three circles of polished stone strategically mirroring the monoliths underneath.

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