Furniture

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Designer: Selami Gündüzeri Work: Lounge Chair Classification: Furniture

Well's

Well's is a lounge chair designed for indoor waiting areas. The ergonomic form supports the body and offers comfort during long periods of sitting. The legs are made of turned solid wood, while the seat, back and headrest combine foam with fabric covering over a wooden structure. All parts are produced by hand. Clean lines and warm wooden details follow Scandinavian design principles. Well's measures 725 mm in width and 760 mm in depth. The chair aims to create a calm atmosphere and to support well-being.

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Designer: Ariel Śliwiński Work: Chair Classification: Furniture

Move

Move is a chair designed to adapt to individual body shapes and ergonomic needs. The seat can change its tilt angle like a cradle, while the backrest is suspended at two converging points, so the backrest can rotate and tilt. A pressure sensor embedded in the seat reminds the user to stand up after a set period through vibrations. The structure is made of cast aluminum with fully recycled content, and the seat, backrest and armrests are made of five-axis milled cork. Move can be assembled by the user and shipped in flat boxes, which reduces the carbon footprint.

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Designer: Fletcher Eshbaugh Work: Table Classification: Furniture

Codependent

Codependent melds psychology and design, specifically focusing upon the physical manifestation of a psychological condition, codependency. These two intertwined tables must rely upon each other to function. The two forms are incapable of standing alone, but together create one functional form. The final table is a powerful example of which the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

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Designer: Yilmaz Dogan Work: Bookcase Classification: Furniture

Focal

The Focal bookcase combines neoclassical symmetry with Art Deco elegance, featuring metal columns and asymmetrical chamfered shelf edges for a dynamic yet balanced look. Drawing inspiration from architectural rhythm, it merges classic refinement with modern craftsmanship. Precision-cut and hand-finished surfaces ensure a smooth texture, while hidden connection points provide structural integrity, creating the illusion of floating shelves and enhancing the design’s refined aesthetic.

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Designer: Amos Goh Work: Chair Classification: Furniture

Passerine

Passerine is the definition of a bird that perches, and the unique joinery of the backrest looks as if it is perched on metal branches. The approach to the chair design was for it to be sustainable and durable. This meant that materials, the system, and processes had to be thought through in that regard. And the result was a design that bears unassuming characteristics, with a bit of that modern charm. The materials and processes are durable and have a lower impact on the environment compared to other alternatives, with no excessive chemical treatments or unnecessary use of plastic.

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Designer: Jeongmin Ryu Work: Chair Classification: Furniture

Bada

Bada is a chair designed to encourage regular changes in sitting posture. Long periods of sitting place added pressure on the lower back. When a user leans into a bent posture, the seat plate rotates and creates an inclination of about eight degrees. The body then slides slowly, so the user is prompted to sit upright again. The body of the chair is made of solid white oak, and the connecting bar is made of stainless steel. Curved forms express the rotation and sliding of the seat. The chair measures 500 mm in width, 580 mm in depth and 750 mm in height.

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Designer: ZIEL HOME FURNISHING TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD Work: Lounge Chair Classification: Furniture

Sharing Joy

Sharing Joy is a lounge chair designed for homes with pets. The chair creates a shared space where a person and a cat can rest and play at the same time without disturbing each other. The form uses simple geometry and soft edges, with an O-shaped element inspired by the curled posture of a sleeping cat. The O-shaped opening in the backrest forms a tunnel for cats and can also hold magazines and pillows. The wide right armrest serves as a jumping platform for cats or as a small side table. The main frame is made of bent and welded pipe.

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Designer: Lisa J. Lai Work: Stackable Stools Classification: Furniture

Balanco

Balanco is a set of stackable blocks that serve as seating, tables and play objects. The multifaceted blocks can be arranged, positioned and stacked in many ways. Balancing the blocks requires patience and calmness, so Balanco can be shared by friends and families at home. The structure is foam based and lightweight, and the earth-tone felt finish is soft to touch. The blocks are safe for young children and remain solid enough for adults to sit on. Varying sizes suit the heights of both children and adults.

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Designer: Yilmaz Dogan Work: Bookcase Classification: Furniture

Jazz

Jazz Bookcase draws inspiration from 1920s Art Deco and the Jazz Age, merging historic elegance with contemporary design. Its fluid lines and curves, reminiscent of a saxophone's form, combine with integrated led strips that cast warm, soft transitions reminiscent of to jazz club lighting. The piece features a matte black lacquer finish with copper accents that deepen in light, supported by Cnc-cut wood panels and laser-cut metallic details. A balanced shelving system and innovative light diffusion techniques ensure both functionality and aesthetic appeal.

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Designer: Sepehr Mehrdadfar Work: Chair Classification: Furniture

Gis

Gis is a three legged wooden chair with bronze feet and is carved out from two walnut logs with exquisite craftsmanship to seem as a sculpture. The wood knots and scars are remained exposed to give the objects a special characteristic. Despite its uncanny appearance, Gis is ergonomic due to the careful design of curves and angles. The design is an exploration of solid wood possibilities and also is a walk on the edge of Art and Design, Beauty and Function.

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Designer: Niko Kapa Work: Transformative Chair Classification: Furniture

Flip

Having as a principle the material restraint and purity of form, the design quality is based on geometric folds and lines which result in an interconnection of different parts that all service the function. The design allows the chair to migrate between different settings and respond to moods and needs of the user, since it can be transformed just by flipping it. Nothing is without a purpose and the separate elements collaborate to create a lightweight yet extremely rigid structure.

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Designer: Edoardo Accordi Work: Armchair Classification: Furniture

Leaf

This armchair is inspired by the sinuous and light lines of nature, mainly of a leaf. The design is simple but effective and thanks to the production technology of the curved plywood and the specific shape, the armchair will be able to flex slightly according to who sits and the weight of the person. In the upper part there is a comfortable shelf for magazines or books or any other items within reach during a small rest on the leaf armchair.

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