The Wo Bist Du, Edison,…? (Where are you, Edison?) pendant light was inspired by the innovation of Thomas Edison’s original capture of electric light. The 360 degrees projection of a hologram, featuring an incandescent bulb, was never achieved prior to this piece’s conception in 1997 by designer Ingo Maurer. Even the socket of the holographic […]

A best seller since it was first produced in 1994, the Anna G. corkscrew is a tongue-in cheek homage to the real woman. The smiling face, nothing short of a cult figure that has evolved over the years into objects meant for the table and kitchen in a wide range of materials. designer: mendini (alessandro) […]

The Ingo Maurer Jimken Suspension floats through air with translucent, glowing paper wings, mirroring the devastating beauty of an ethereal ghost or fluttering butterfly. Created in 1998, this unique lighting structure seemingly effortlessly marries the beauty and flexibility of paper with the latest lighting technology innovations. designer: ingo maurer producer: ingo maurer materials: paper, glass, […]

Never has the concept “less is more” been more clear than with .03. Its soft seat and backrest shell, made of polyurethane foam, support the body and offer superior comfort. Built-in leaf springs provide an added resilience to the backrest as well. A well-designed chair that can be used in almost any space. designer: maarten […]

At .39 mm, this extremely thin Swatch Watch is available with plastic, leather and flip lock bands. It appeals to both men and women due to its simplistic, cool and approachable design. producer: swatch material: available with plastic, leather and flip lock bands period: 1997 (original) producer: swatch

At first glance, the Supersoft chair by Piero Lissoni, looks super straight. However, closer inspection might yield a different impression. A softer one, that is. Available in a more slender version and an armchair version, the chairs are formed of molded polyurethane foam with a fixed cover, coming in a variety of colored fabric or […]

Ingo Maurer designed the Hot Achille as a homage to Achille Castiglioni’s 1971 Parentesi light. The Hot Achille is a contemporary floor to ceiling light that hangs from a coaxial cable pulled by a counterweight, which keeps the cable tight. This brilliant lamp contains a freely rotatable reflector and a variable dimmer. The height of […]

The Italian designer Alberto Meda designed this clever chair for Vitra in 1996. The Meda, named for the designer, syncs to your body’s movement without complicated mechanisms under the seat. Instead, two side pivots induces the back of the chair to drop as the shape of the seat changes. A pneumatic spring controls the chair […]

The Viking is a sleek steel tube coat stand designed for Magis by Toshiyuki Kita. The coat rack has a cast iron base and is finished with epoxy resin. This simple but elegant essential is also available in a gray metallic color. designer: toshiyuki kita producer: magis materials: cast iron, steel, and aluminum period: 1993

Piero Lissoni’s World Kitchen Six (Wk6) is the first kitchen planned for international market. Boffi hoods are designed in stainless steel or steel and glass with an island or wall version. The counter tops are made of stainless steel with an under-mounted base unit for ovens. The drawers are equipped with castors or chromium-plated feet, […]