Furniture

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Designer: Arevo Work: Lounge Chair Classification: Furniture

Mishima

Mishima is a lounge chair built around a frame of continuous carbon fiber composite. The frame is 3D printed as a single unibody form, without joints, bolts or glue. A one leg structure supports the asymmetric seat, which can rotate a full 360 degrees. A stainless steel base completes the chair. Upholstery is offered in vionette, mohair wool or leather, and a matching ottoman can be added, allowing up to 186 combinations. The organic curves and balanced form were inspired by a stone chair in the Mishima Grand Shrine in Japan.

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Designer: Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Work: Leisure Chair Classification: Furniture

Scallop

Scallop is a leisure chair inspired by the shape of an open scallop shell. The curved seat and backrest are made of stainless steel plate, while the legs and armrests are formed from hot bent stainless steel wire. All parts are joined by welding. The metal surface is treated with an imitation copper corrosion finish. The backrest is perforated to improve air flow and to reduce weight. Hand sewn leather armrest covers and a cushion are added for comfort. Scallop suits reading, tea drinking and office use, indoors and outdoors.

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Designer: Ipek Memikoğlu Work: Console Table Classification: Furniture

Twist

Twist is a console table designed for entryways, hallways and dining rooms. The tabletop is made of marble or colored tempered glass with chamfered sides. Two twisted legs start at the center and end at opposite sides of the top. A metal frame with cut-outs holds the tabletop and reveals the material detail. A support structure under the tabletop connects the legs and adds strength. The legs can be rose gold or chrome electroplated, or black powder coated steel. The two twisted legs give Twist a sculptural form.

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Designer: Frans Schrofer Work: Chair Classification: Furniture

Wink

The Wink Collection is a range of seating that includes dining chairs, lounge chairs and bar chairs. Each piece has a convex elliptical backrest shaped like an eye, supported by slender solid wooden legs. The forms are produced with CNC technology combined with traditional woodworking skills. Anodized cast metal parts join the backrest to the frame, adding strength while keeping the structure light and open. The backrest is offered in solid wood or upholstered with foam backing, and sustainably sourced woods are available. The curved back shape supports long periods of seated conversation.

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Designer: Natalia Komarova Work: Sofa Classification: Furniture

Shell

The Shell sofa appeared as a combination of sea shells outlines and fashion trends in imitating exoskeleton technology and 3d printing. The aim was to create a sofa with the effect of optical illusion. It should be the light and airy furniture that could be used both at home and outdoors. To achieve the effect of lightness a web of nylon ropes was used. Thus the hardness of the carcass is balanced by the weaving and softness of the silhouette lines. A rigid base under the corner sections of the seat can be used as side tables and soft overhead seats and cushions finish the composition.

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Designer: Albert Potgieter Work: Bench Classification: Furniture

Optique

The Optique bench was designed to be a functional art piece. The focus of this design lies in its visual aspect, hence the name, Optique. Being designed in Africa, it carries some of the properties of nature and wildness. It captures the attention as it gives the impression of movement and being alive. The Optique Bench is made out of many separate pieces of solid wood which gets cut, sanded, prepared, oiled and then glued together and like a puzzle gets built up into a solid furniture piece.

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Designer: HAIMING LIN Work: Modular Office Furniture Classification: Furniture

Iron

Iron is a series of modular office furniture created for small work spaces. The table and the chair are joined by magnets, so the parts can be separated and rearranged without tools. The table can be switched between a work table and a rest table. The chair can be changed into several forms to suit different sitting positions. The wood parts are made of composite solid wood, and the metal parts are made of iron and alloy. The drawer uses hook and loop fastening for simple removal. The set can be compacted to save floor space in narrow offices.

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Designer: Fnji Home Furnishing &Design Co. Ltd. Work: Armchair Classification: Furniture

Kuan

Kuan is an armchair designed for contemporary living spaces. The structure is simple and unpretentious, combining metal with wool upholstery. The volume of the seat, the lines of the frame and the contrast between solid and empty forms reflect the reserved character of oriental philosophy. The cover is made of imported wool fabric, stabilized by a traditional process to create a smooth surface with good resistance to wear and pilling. Layers of sponge of different densities are combined to give a comfortable seat. Kuan is available with different covering materials.

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Designer: Frédéric Haven Work: Dining Table Classification: Furniture

Marcello

Havani's new Marcello Table has the right shoulders to carry a soulmate in style. A uniquely finished stone or wooden tabletop. Available in 4 different metals and 67 colors, this very fine frame with 1 cm thin legs, can reach lengths up to 3 meters, even with exceptional marble tops. The quarter round edge finish flows almost seamlessly from the frame into tabletop and guarantees a very comfortable position for users' wrists and forearms. The Marcello table is 100 percent made in Belgium and delights users with a unique look and feel experience, luxurious materials, and tremendous durability.

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Designer: Gang Wang Work: Tea Tray Classification: Furniture

Shi

Shi is a tea tray designed for preparing and serving tea. Shi combines a natural stone disk with an aluminum water chassis. The surface is divided into a flat area and a concave area, with a height difference of 16 millimeters. The flat area stays dry and holds the tea set, while the concave area collects and drains the used water. The drain sits at the lowest point of the concave surface, so the water level remains visible and the tray can be emptied in time. The stone is shaped by computer controlled cutting and finished by sandblasting.

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Designer: Ombretta Bellomi Work: Vase Classification: Furniture

Terry

Terry is a ceramic vessel designed for use as a vase, a centerpiece or a storage container. The ceramic pieces are handmade in Italy by a local artisan. Different shapes, tall, short and slender, are joined together on a rectangular base. Each piece is unique, and the lines are intentionally imperfect. Terry is offered in several sizes, from 300 to 900 millimeters in width, and can be customized with colors and finishes. The white glossy finish suits a dining table, a living room or a bedroom.

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Designer: Khoi Tran Nguyen Bao Work: Writing Desk Classification: Furniture

Mekong

This design is a writing desk, for those who like simplicity. Its shape evokes the silhouette of wooden boats on Mekong Delta. Besides showing the traditional carpentry technique, it also shows the possibility of mass production. Materials used are combination of natural wood, fine metal details and roughness of the leather. . Dimension: 1600W x 800D x 762H.

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