‘cyborg’ is a series of three chairs by dutch designer marcel wanders for italian furniture manufacturing company magis. In 1960 the term cyborg – which refers to an organism that has both artificial and natural systems – was coined by manfred clynes. then in 1965, D.S. halacy’s evolution of the superman, featured an introduction which […]

The architect and designer Maarten Van Severen began designing furniture in the mid-1980s, initially also producing his designs at his workshop in Geneva. Simplicity and comfort typify his designs. He has worked with Vitra since 1995; a collaboration out of which the Van Severen Collection was borne. Although the cantilever chair has been a success […]

Lincoln Kayiwa’s Aakkoset can serve several purposes; the alphabet shaped portals are large enough for books, cds, magazines or other small objects. At over six feet tall and five and a half feet wide, it is large enough to serve as a room divider, or simply left empty and appreciated for its clean, modern aesthetic. […]

llmari Tapiovaara was one of the greatest interior architects and designers of his era. With the mind of anexplorer and a soul of a craftsman, Tapiovaara was always seeking for new solutions to improve everyday objects. During his long career Tapiovaara created dozens of iconic objects loved by the public. Artek’s relaunch of Tapiovaara’s Lukki […]

Collaborating with Herzog & de Meuron Architects on the Parrish Art Museum (Long Island, New York) created an opportunity for developing a bespoke chair for the new building. I was convinced that a chair which would fit the museum´s specific context and needs also had high potentials as a universal product. Looking for a suitable […]

“Prouvé combines the soul of an engineer with that of an architect” -Le Corbusier Characterized by an aeronautic-looking pair of rear legs, this design was rooted in practicality, balance and durability. This chair is a modern classic and is featured in design museums throughout the world. Its quality is revealed in structural logic and unassuming […]

It’s wonderful to come across a designer whose design qualities extend beyond a specific niche. One such designer has proven that a good eye for design can encompass several distinct looks while maintaining high-quality function. Born in Singapore in 1971, Nathan Yong received his Master in Design degree from the University of New South Wales. […]

A lightweight chair whose concept and proportions evoke the Japanese tradition of Origami, taking its form from gentle folds, developed from a single die-pressed piece of curved ply. This stackable chair, visually analogous to the Ombra armchair, was designed in Japan in 1954 for the Synthèse des Arts exhibition (Le Corbusier, Férnand Léger, Charlotte Perriand). […]

The compositions go from sideboards and cupboards to bookshelves, with ground support or hung following symmetrical and asymmetrical plans, or even free-standing bookcases capable of structuring the architecture of a space. The basic components are the wooden oak shelves and vertical elements in aluminum which has been anodized or painted black. Five different heights studied […]

A new contemporary chair designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Ligne Roset is a relaxing and comfortable furniture piece for modern lifestyle. Famous furniture items from this Japanese designer are included into permanent collections of many museums. The contemporary chair is designed for different purposes. The @-chair features very modern form and convenient details. Perfect for […]