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. […]

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 […]

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). […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Bento chair is a prime example of what One Nordic represents – it’s founded in Nordic design ideology embracing raw materiality. In addition, it is a prime example of easy assembly and DIY playfulness. The chair is generous in size and has a built-in flex in the backrest ensuring extremely good seating comfort. The […]

Ro was created with room for tranquility. And tranquility is exactly what “Ro” means in Danish. Spanish designer Jaime Hayon was selected by Republic of Fritz Hansen to design the modern take on the easy chair, with the inspiration “to create an item of furniture that offers an opportunity for reflection in our busy lives.” […]

French brand louis vuitton unveiled a new luxury collection ‘objets nomades’ at the temporary louis vuitton miami design district store during design miami 2012 – a series of foldable furniture designs and travel accessories using louis vuitton’s exclusive nomade leather. The company worked with a various designers such as maarten baas, patricia urquiola, nendo’s oki […]

French brand louis vuitton unveiled a new luxury collection ‘objets nomades’ at the temporary louis vuitton miami design district store during design miami 2012 – a series of foldable furniture designs and travel accessories using louis vuitton’s exclusive nomade leather. The company worked with a various designers such as maarten baas, patricia urquiola, nendo’s oki […]

A beautiful paper wood stool, shown at Milan Design Week 09, has been created by Japanese design studio Drill and is composed of veneer laminated wood and various paper layers of color, creating a striped effect. The seat and legs can be built in different colors in part due to its knock-down construction. designer: drill […]