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Flatiron Lamp

MrSmith Studio Lamp Lighting Sunday, 15 November 2026

Flatiron

Achille Castiglioni was convinced that the designer should delete, delete, delete and at the end find the core aspect of the design. Bruno Munari was used to say that to complicate things is easy, while to simplify things is very hard. Flatiron comes from the crasis of this two references. A light source encased by a body made by a simple metal sheet with just one fold. The minimum amount of elements for a product with great prominence, a collection of lamps characterized by a design as essential as effective.

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Curvline Bookcase

Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin Bookcase Furniture Saturday, 14 November 2026

Curvline

Curvline is a self supporting bookcase that explores the structural transformation of thin metal through curvature. Inspired by the dual nature of metal, both flexible and resistant, the design converts material vulnerability into strength by bending and folding the surface. The continuous form acts simultaneously as structure and storage, eliminating the distinction between frame and shelf. With its modular configuration, Curvline allows adaptable compositions while maintaining a clear sculptural identity defined by balance, tension, and refined minimalism.

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Oruha Chair

Yuya Nakazawa Chair Furniture Friday, 13 November 2026

Oruha

The design presents a seat conceived as a public secret base, offering personal refuge within shared environments. Its structure balances sculptural presence with functional comfort, supporting extended use and social interaction. Curved surfaces and carefully proportioned elements create a sense of enclosure while maintaining openness. Natural finishes enhance durability, ease of maintenance, and graceful aging, allowing the piece to integrate into everyday living spaces while preserving tactile warmth.

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Zense Table Chair Set

Louis Wai Yin Hung Table Chair Set Furniture Thursday, 12 November 2026

Zense

Zense is a transformative table that merges traditional Chinese craftsmanship with contemporary functionality. Its design takes the process of transformation into a ritualistic act, engaging the user's all 5 senses to seamlessly shift between calligraphy surface and tea ceremony platform. The piece is hand-crafted, pursuing unprecedented wood thinness through masterful artisan techniques, relying on traditional wooden joinery techniques alone, without any metal components.

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Toma Living Sofa

Yuto Yamada Living Sofa Furniture Wednesday, 11 November 2026

Toma

Toma is a sofa designed for living spaces. The form of Toma comes from the idea of wrapping a single piece of fabric around the whole seat, in the manner of crepe cloth. The result is a continuous surface with soft undulations that envelops the person seated. Stretch fabric was used to achieve the complex curved surface, which was difficult to produce. Toma measures 1580 mm in width, 950 mm in depth and 850 mm in height. The design explores a freer form for a common piece of furniture.

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Eureka Lounge Chair

Yeak design Lounge Chair Furniture Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Eureka

Eureka is a lounge chair designed for living rooms. The form of Eureka is based on the Enneper surface, a mathematical model that gives the chair a sense of order and flow. The elaborate supporting structure remains stable and provides ergonomic comfort. Curved edges add visual tension and invite the user to sit or lie down. The interior is made of moulded glass steel and is covered with wool fabric from the Kvadrat Sprinkles series. The fabric stretches in all directions and shows coloured dots that change with the viewing angle.

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Designer of the Day

Designer of the DaySpecial CoverageSunday, 8 November 2026

World's Best Designers, Artists and Architects.

Good design deserves great recognition. Every day, we are pleased to feature talented designers who create original and innovative designs, architecture, stylish fashion and creative graphics. Today, we are presenting you one of the World’s greatest designers. Checkout an award-winning design portfolio today and get your daily design inspiration.

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