Ladder is a minimalist design created by Sweden-based designer Charlie Styrbjörn Nilsson. Exploiting the traditional technique of bending solid wood, this ladder has a very strong and sturdy composition. The repetitive bends create an intriguing graphic and sculptural expression. The way that the steps bend to align with the side of the ladder form a […]

Designer Tom Dixon launches a flexible new chair for the contract market during the London Design Festival next week. It’s made of glass-reinforced nylon and has a faceted back resembling bunny ears. The one-piece seat and back of Y Chair is made of nylon strengthened with overlapping glass fibres, giving it strength and flexibility. The […]

Remember how old school desks used to flip up for access to your books, pens etc? The Flap Desk by Sebastian Bergne for Tolix uses a similar principle. A solid item, made of ‘industrial’ metal, itt has a hinged and split desktop for that added storage, along with ‘careful detailing’ to allow cabling and transformers […]

Udukuri shows Jo Nagasaka’s ability to create a simple yet modern object for the house. By utilizing traditional Japanese techniques, the designer manipulates the surface of the Douglas fir top by peeling it in order to expose the grain and create an uneven surface. Nagasaka then applies brightly coloured epoxy resin treatments to the surface, […]

Oigen Foundry have been making handmade cast ironware since 1852. They are custodians of Nambu Tekki and work to ensure these traditional arts are kept alive. Morrison worked in collaboration with 160 year-old Japanese cast iron manufacturer Oigen to create the Palma cookware range. Palma includes cooking pots and pans with lids, a frying griddle, […]

The Corelam™ family of wood products is made for the benefit of all people, anywhere. Our ambition is to develop and make things that are useful and beautiful, things that appeal to young and old, east and west. We place the highest value on delivering maximum benefit with the minimum of materials. Why Wood? Because […]

Designed by Gonzalo Milá to blend harmoniously with the urban landscape, the Candela LED streetlight uses recycled and recyclable materials such as aluminum to create a more aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly streetlight that minimizes light pollution. The design has been streamlined since the original Candela was released in 2009 by implementing efficient LED lights, […]

With Tyde, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have developed a new family of height-adjustable tables. While stand-up/sit-down tables are generally only available as single workstations, Tyde extends this concept to offer the benefits of working while standing and sitting to double workstations and conference tables. Tyde incorporates special features to address the acoustic challenges of today’s […]

Twin brothers Richard and Antony Joseph founded Joseph Joseph in 2003, combining their respective experience in product design and business – Antony studied design at Central St Martins whilst Richard studied business at Cambridge University. Specialising in contemporary kitchenware, Joseph Joseph is now internationally recognised for producing some of the most stylish and technically innovative […]

Sebastian Bergne’s Curl lamp utilizes a large, gracefully curved white technopolymer reflective surface and a single LED which has the ability to adjust the temperature of the light from 2400 to 3500 degrees Kelvin to uniquely illuminate an end table, desk, nightstand or work area. The base is made of finely polished die-cast aluminum, and […]