Construction Lamps for Moooi
On occasion of the 52nd edition of the Salone del Mobile, Joost van Bleiswijk launched his new Construction Lamps collection for the renowned Dutch design label Moooi.
The Construction Lamps were presented at Moooi’s Milan exhibition: find your way home to Moooi’s ”unexpected welcome” and were accompanied by the current and new collection by, among others, Marcel Wanders, Studio Job and Nika Zupanc, shown in a setting of iconic, rich and colourfully dressed living quarters.
The lamps are inspired by metal factory constructions, electricity poles, and constructive elements.
This collection, like other designs from Joost, originate from his inventiveness and curiosity combined with expert skills and industrial tools.
The Construction Lamps are available in matt black and white combined with wood.
Andreu Carulla’ Stooler, Converts Objects into Stools
Though not in the same league as other multi-purpose chairs listed here, The Stooler wins a place for sheer innovation. Rather than being a chair that can turns into other things, it is something that can turn anything into a chair.
Though The Stooler can literally transform anything, from a ball to a pile of papers to a bale of hay into a functional chair, it’s not guaranteed that it will actually be comfy. The Stooler is the type of thing you want packed away in your camping gear so you can knock up a canny little seat with whatever is lying around. Read More…
Less Armchair by Attila Jónás
Less Armchair by Attila Jónás pushes the boundaries of product design, It is a minimalist furniture that was born from several issues.
What is the design or art, what is beautiful and what is ugly, how far we can go, what do we call, a well-designed product? If something is simple , is it beautiful as well? Why? If less is more, a little is much? How does the simplest armchair look like?
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Comfy Cargo Chair by Stephen Schulz
This one’s for the hoarders; the adaptable design by Stephen Schulz allows for users to fill in the gaps with whatever they wish. Choose colourful fabrics and cushions, cuddly toys, or the entire contents of your desk draws. The idea behind the chair was to hand over design flexibility to the owner and to give them a chance to make their own mark on it by filling the gaps with whatever takes their fancy. The designers suggest using fully recycled and upcycled goods to retain the eco-friendly ethos.
Lighting Collection by Sharon Marston at Interiors LDN
Acclaimed lighting designer Sharon Marston will be presenting a range of specially selected designs at the new and exciting INTERIORS LDN next month.
Sharon Marston is a London based lighting designer renowned for her sculptural use of fibre optics. Materials, craftsmanship and techniques are cleverly interwoven into her light features in surprising innovative ways. As a result, her work has a fluidity, drama and sculptural quality that clearly sets it apart from other contemporary light designs. The spectacular Flight, Amber, Morelle, Dujardin, Diore and Cluster are the six chosen designs to illuminate Marston’s stand at INTERIORS LDN. Read More…
‘Tete a Tete love Seat’ by Chloe de la Chaise
A contemporary twist on the Victorian Tete a Tete love seat, the Double View bench encourages you to change your perspective with a minimal effort. The double backrest pivots around an axis located below the seat and thus two people can sit side by side, or in opposing directions. You choose, then change.
Designer Chloe De La Chaise mixes design and craftsmanship in this wooden bench which is produced to her specifications by a French cabinet maker whose work is recognized by the “Ateliers d’Art de France” . Double View bench is as superbly crafted as it is designed. The small dimensions (a true 2 person bench) make it the pefect choice for limited spaces.
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David Trubridge’ s Basket of Knowledge Pendant Light
David Trubridge always intellectualized his design, the symbolic behind this pendant light design is the heaviness a bag enlighten by the knowledge hence the name, Basket of Knowledge.
David Trubrige’s words about what inspired him;
They hold the knowledge of the natural world (Kete Arounui), the spiritual world (Kete Tuaatea), and our rational world (Kete Tuauri). The knowledge needs to be in balance for us to live harmoniously on Earth.
Calf and Half Creamer by Liz Goulet Dubois
Calf and half creamer is a catching eyes double walled glass milk pitcher. A creative design that will remind you where the milk comes from.
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Nap Desk by Studio NL
Studio Nl has added a touch to conventional desk, for people like me who need a nap after spending too much time on the computer. If the phone rings, or that you have to get back to work, you can be ready in just a minute.
Alessi Castor Pencil Sharpener
Nothing like the cutting teeth of a Castor to sharpen the tip of your pencil. Milan based artist Rodrigo Torres has created for Italian brand Alessi this minimalist silver Castor Pencil Sharpener.
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Argent Linear Suspension by Terzani
Argent pendant light by Terzani is a magical lamp that reflects light irregular bright reflection the walls thanks to the small silver coins. The pendant light seems to float like a bright cloud that disperses in the air.
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‘Fiet,’ Lighting Sculpture by Studio Toer
Fiet is an interactive light sculpture that visualizes the emotional impact of movement. The object is built out of hundreds of cones which emphasize the motion of the surface. The points of the cones move closer to each other or expand when the skin is moving. All this happens by the influence of sounds surrounding the object. You will see the sculpture become stressed when there is a sudden noise, but when it ’s quiet and peaceful it will move in a comfortable manner. It ’s like a living organism that interacts with its environment.
Vilu Light Collection by Gt2p
Chilean architecture studio, Gt2p is coming up with ‘Vilu,’ al light collection design for DHP brand. With this new design Gt2p brings together old and new, digital techniques and craftmanship, to form this new collection. Read More…
New Sparkle Stool & Side Table by Tokujin Yoshioka for Kartell
Tokujin is introducing his latest collection of stool and side table called ‘Sparkle’ designed for the renown brand Kartell.The collection will be shown at the Milan Salone del Mobile 2013. SPARKLE furnitures shines by refraction of light from the prism effect as like a crystal glass. The furnitures seems to be carved from crystal and make them look like precious jewels.
Chestof Suitcases by Maarten De Ceulaer for Nilufar
‘Chest Of Suitcases,’ by Maarten De Ceulaer, in a close collaboration with one of the most renowned leather artisans in Belgium, Ralph Baggaley is an asymmetric compositions made of suitcases and briefcases covered with precious leathers. The collection of furniture was inspired by the designer’s great passion for traveling and exploring the world.
The collection features separate drawers which can be stacked in countless different configurations. The craftsmanship and detailing is simply sublime and calls for instant admiration. These pieces, though colourful and playful, evoke luxurious and sophisticated atmospheres, but at the same time they carry the dynamic vibe of modern nomads, that travel trough cities and continents without restrictions or boundaries.
Nilufar will present the latest piece of The Leather Collection during the Salone Del Mobile, from 9-14 April.
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La Chanh’s Carpet made of Real Moss
Designer, Nguyen La Chanh had the really original idea to created a carpet for bathroom made of natural moss. When you go out of your bath or shower and still wet, just, dry you feet on top of the carpet and water the moss at the same time.
Folding Araga Nomad Closet by Ricardo André Pedrini & Freisleben
Perfectly designed to furnish the dressing room or small space, the’Folding Araga Nomad Closet’ by Ricardo André Pedrini & Freisleben is both, an aesthetic and practical creation. We looking forward to find it on the market.
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Channels Furniture Collection
Channels released a new collection of lights handcrafted in wood added to the Finnieston Collection The collection now includes the Finnieston Wall Lamp, Finnieston Bookcase and Tripod Tables. The very original bookcases’ shelf extends beyond limits of the perpendicular mounts.
