121Jun 12, 2013
The Apps Chair is the result of Richard Hutten’s first design efforts for Dutch furniture company Artifort, whose name comes from the coupling of “art and “comfort”. The aptly named App Chair gets its name from the iPhone applications that inspired the shape and design of the chair and sofa, named 1.0 and 2.0 respectively. […]
122May 31, 2013
“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 […]
123May 29, 2013
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. […]
124May 29, 2013
Tribù presented a preview of its collection ‘Branch’ designed by the Spanish studio Lievore Altherr Molina. Inspiration was found in the branches of a tree, flowing and organic. The idea was to design outdoor furniture that blends in perfectly with nature and has optimal resistance to climatic elements. A natural imagery was created, using a […]
125May 28, 2013
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). […]
126May 28, 2013
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 different heights studied […]
127May 27, 2013
Collection of low tables in a new special double-faced extralight acid-etched glass, characterized by clean formality, delicate proportions and attention to detail. The legs and the top are shaped, chamfered 45°, tempered and thermo-welded together. A remarkable loading capacity is achieved through the particular structure of the table and the tempering process, despite the slenderness […]
128May 27, 2013
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 […]
129May 24, 2013
The Wave wall-mounted system is the result of the designer’s reflections on the recent history of the company and its design philosophy – a quest for simplicity, combined with an innovative appearance that is never disconnected from functionality. Wave comprises wall-mounted panels, storage units with shelves, and individual storage units which can be composed in […]
130May 24, 2013
The design intention of the Parabola Chair was to create a simple and porous yet highly sculptural chair. The challenge was to achieve a single surface that serves as seating, armrest, and backrest supported by a minimal structure. Although the chair exhibits curvatures in two directions (hyperbolic paraboloid) all its components are straight and easy […]