1Jul 12, 2015
Presented at the salone del mobile 2015, the ‘shimmer’ series by Patricia Urquiola employs an iridescent multi-chromatic finish adding an ethereal element to her tables, consoles and shelves designed for glas italia. A series of mirrors in extralight glass. Made with refined processing techniques, a degrading shaded silvering mix and blend with a fine geometric […]
2Jan 6, 2015
Geometrical composition from the circle and line forms CARLA – mirror with shelf. A flat wooden board, resting on two legs, cuts the mirror along the vertical axis and thus divides the object into two halves. The full height of the mirror is retained on the outside, thus offering an unobstructed view. On the inside, […]
3Sep 5, 2014
Design duo Clemens Weisshaar and Reed Kram used custom software to adapt and strengthen the branch-like metal joints of this collection of 3D printed furniture. The Multithread collection was devised using a software application created by Weisshaar and Kram, which can analyse the forces acting on supports for a slab – in this case a […]
4Feb 21, 2014
This collection of wooden furniture by Japanese designer Jin Kuramoto is built using traditional techniques derived from shipbuilding. Pieces in Jin Kuramoto’s Nadia range for his new brand Matsuso T are constructed using a particular interlocking technique known as kumiki. “The heritage of many of the woodworking techniques used by Japanese carpenters originates from Japanese […]
5Sep 27, 2013
This Glasgow based studio produces wooden furniture products as well as bespoke pieces. Everything is made with a focus on long lasting design and modern craftsmanship. Fronted by accomplished woodworker Derek Welsh, each piece is handmade to order and hand finished with character and integrity. From his Glasgow studio, woodworker Derek Welsh fashions craft-oriented modern […]
6Jun 26, 2013
Lincoln Kayiwa’s Aakkoset can serve several purposes; the alphabet shaped portals are large enough for books, cds, magazines or other small objects. At over six feet tall and five and a half feet wide, it is large enough to serve as a room divider, or simply left empty and appreciated for its clean, modern aesthetic. […]
7Feb 21, 2013
This is Valsecchi S.p.a.: an important Italian entity in the woodworking industry which, since its establishment, has always paid particular attention to environmental issues. Seeing authentic furniture today – designed today but as authentic and real as furniture ever was. A rarity. Something you would hardly expect these days. Wooden furniture, created with wood in […]
8Feb 12, 2013
Simplicity, timelessness, quality and craftsmanship have all been at the centre of Pastoe’s philosophy for more than ninety years now. Since we were founded in 1913, we have been making progressive contemporary furniture that pays due attention to tradition and craftsmanship. And that applies as much to our cabinet systems and seating as to our […]
9Feb 4, 2013
The Japanese brand Metaphys, headed by designer Chiaki Murata, represents “a discipline that explores the basic principle of all existences.” What we think is necessary is really necessary for everyday life? Metaphys examines how important the existence of a product is in this world of excessive production. Metaphys products are designed with the common idea […]
10Jan 28, 2013
Its elegant lines, sober colours and practical usage make Maui an extremely versatile chair, capable of satisfying the widest demands of the business and residential market. Maui chairs form a family rich in chromatic and formal variations, able to meet specific needs in communal areas, such as offices, workshops, waiting rooms, bars and restaurants, lecture […]