111May 2, 2014
This specialist glass company has brought many interesting proposals to Milan. For this first collaboration with Glas Italia, studio bouroullec made a collection of thermo-welded glass to which they associate elements of wood and felt. Diapositive consists of an assembly system of simple glass panels in which the edges are protected with pieces of wood, […]
112May 2, 2014
Expormim is a Spanish company founded in 1960 that is seeking lately to recover rattan as a fine material and to recognise this artisan tradition of the Mediterranean countries counting on important designers and architects. With an extensive know-how and history in wicker products, Expormim opens now a new chapter through the vision of Jaime […]
113May 1, 2014
BottlesUp’s glass water bottles are fun and safe to drink from—glass is the purest and healthiest material to use for beverages. You get clean taste without metal or plastic flavors or lingering odors. With 75% recycled glass, food-grade silicone caps and rings, and no plastic in the product or the packaging, we believe that BottlesUp […]
114May 1, 2014
The work of Finnish interior architect and furniture designer Yrjö Kukkapuro has received a new home as part of the Artek Collection. The Karuselli lounge chair with it’s futuristic yet inviting design is the first of this addition. The lounge chair and ottoman feature a white fiberglass shell and base with chromed steel accents and […]
115Apr 30, 2014
A chair designed 70 years ago is getting a very of-the-moment makeover from Hella Jongerius.The prolific Dutch designer is giving Armchair 401, a classic created by Alvar Aalto in 1933, a contemporary makeover via darker wood finishes and ravishing color blocked textiles—part of an initial collaboration with Artek on a ‘crisp and tactile collection of […]
116Apr 30, 2014
The low Peg sofa table with rounded edges and accentuated curves is available in solid ash wood (in natural, walnut, wenge or ebony finishings) giving it a soft appearance. All of its details are rounded, from the table top profile to the legs. It is characterised in particular by the intersection of the structure and […]
117Apr 27, 2014
Activate your White AdHoc Milano Electric Gravity Pepper/Salt Mill by turning the mill upside down so the grinder points downwards. To stop grinding turn it back and stand on stainless steel end. Avoids “bits” being left on the table! The minimalist line of pepper and salt mill MILANO – available in black, white or in […]
118Apr 25, 2014
We are driven by the opportunity to give each design its own unique character and soul. Our brief is to create functional products that will charm and entertain. We are passionate about design and realise that a true black + blum product is always a joint input of Dan and Martin’s personalities. Hopefully you will […]
119Apr 25, 2014
Designed for the home-office, Konstantin Grcic’s first chair for Artek, presented during Milan Design Week, is made from birch and features a circular seat that follows its rotational movement. Konstantin Grcic’s first design for Artek, the multifunctional Rival chair has been designed for those who work from home. With the use of materials, a mix […]
120Apr 24, 2014
With the invisible values of design, engineering and strength, the Emeco SU Collection follows the Japanese aesthetic of ‘su‘ — meaning plain or unadorned — the idea that simplicity is not only modest, but could possibly be more appealing than luxury. SU Stools embody Emeco bones, both in form and choice of materials. SU has […]