171Aug 23, 2012
Metalworker Xavier Pauchard not only brought the art of galvanizing steel to France, but took the process to the next level by creating the Marais A Chair (1934), the quintessential cafe chair that was both elegant and robust enough to grace the decks of the S.S. Normandie ocean liner. “Xavier Pauchard’s Chaise A is a […]
172Aug 21, 2012
A sofa for exteriors but designed for the age-old and very noble art of conversation. In this sofa everyone can find their ideal depth of seating position and posture: more composed or more gently relaxed, depending on one’s temperament or the circumstances of the day. Ludovica and Roberto Palomba wanted Grand Plié (this is the […]
173Aug 18, 2012
The principle for creating the basic shape of Grillage is very simple: a sheet of metal with staggered grooves is folded, origami-style, and then drawn to create a mesh. Grillage tells the story of its manufacturing process…drawing, folding, creasing. It reveals everything about itself, from how it was designed to how it was produced. Grillage […]
174Jul 20, 2012
Created by Matt Gagnon, this playful, imaginative hardwood structure may be customized for any space serving as a conference room dome, play space, terrace sunshade, weekend hideaway and even an outdoor shower. A lovely play space for the grown-up in each of us. designer: matt gagnon producer: matt gagnon material: wood period: 2010s
175Jul 1, 2012
This gorgeous range of chairs and sofas share a flexible and springy internal structure. These innovative, yet cozy designs are a stretch from Ron Arad’s “sculptured upholstery” that have been so important to Moroso’s catalogue for years. The interior structure is reinforced polyester resin with a steel support covered by stress resistant polyurethane foam, with […]
176Feb 23, 2012
A beautiful 180cm writing desk with two discreet drawers. Its X-shaped legs are available in bronze, polished chrome, nickel painted or black painted drawn steel. The top is finished in brown oak, grey oak, brushed light oak, brushed black oak or wenge real wood veneer. Dimensions are as follows: 180 cm width x 65cm depth […]
177Jan 17, 2012
If you could build a couch out of Legos, to have it turn into a full-sized, plush, designer sofa- this is what Piero Lissoni’s Extrasoft is like. This modular sofa contains a number of different sized pieces that can be fit together to create an array of functional possibilities. Instead of buying new furniture when […]
178Jan 16, 2012
Curve by Piero Lissoni, is a softly structured, modern seating system inclusive of a sofa, bergere and armchair. Elegant and clean, this set is innovative and simple. The frame of each piece is made of tubular steel painted with black epoxy powders. Flexibility was a key component of the concept of this design, and therefore […]
179Jan 12, 2012
Autoban’s Pumpkin Stool is a multi functioning design that is both clever and unique. Two, flat circular discs are connected top to bottom by curved metals rods, bearing the overall resemblance of a pumpkin. Inspired by the Ottoman Kavuk, the Pumpkin can be used as a stool, coffee table or occasional table, with additional utilization […]
180Jan 5, 2012
Think a delta would never fit into your living room or bedroom? Think again. The Delta table designed by Barber Osgerby for Established & Sons was created with that very idea in mind, to fit anywhere. A triangular structure would have obvious versatility in its usage of space, and therefore could be a complimentary shape […]