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Design What

Design What featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Tau Murano

Tau Murano is a small two-tone coffee table handcrafted using traditional Venetian glassblowing techniques passed down for generations. It has a distinctive design that is as elegant as it is unique, with two blown glass elements joined by a delicate metal frame. Halfway between a coffee table and a decorative object, with two blown glass elements joined by a delicate metal frame, it brings a feeling of lightness and brightness to every corner of the house.

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DC 3

Inspired by the DC 3 aircraft, the stool's concept refers to the aerodynamic lines of the monoplane. Using boards of plywood through a precision cutting process that reveals the different lines of each layer, the DC 3 stool has a structural support that becomes a pleasant visual detail. The stool with a sculptural design finds in the apparent edges a way to highlight its lines. There are many ways to interact with the piece. Some might have it as a sculpture ou decoration piece, some might use it as a side table or foot rest or even for its orginal purpose: as a stool.

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Lake

Lake is a coffee table with motion tendency specially designed for the modern home environment. Lending wood a brand new 3D style of a curved surface, this product comfortably balance motion and stillness, and harmoniously integrates aesthetic elements and functions. The visual flow adds an ethereal feeling to modern home space and conveys a chic and vibrant sense to users.

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Brace

The Brace armchair was created with the user's comfort in mind. It features adjustable belts that secure the soft cushion to the frame, adding a playful element to the design while enhancing the user's experience. The chair's round shapes and functional details are elegantly crafted, distinguishing it from traditional seating options. It is versatile enough to be used both indoors and outdoors.

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Grace

Grace is a design that translates feelings that a single word can not describe. This in combination with the conviction that form does not always follow function, but should be able to follow emotion. The result is a sculpture-like design made from a 3D printed frame, partially covered with foam for added comfort and an elastic yet durable fabric. From an aesthetic point of view, it has an elegance and shape that is somehow timeless. It can match different finishes and materials and blend into different environments: from high-end use in a hotel lobby to furniture in a private home.

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Wave

The Wave armchair is a sculpted masterpiece that piques curiosity with its unique shape. Design inspired by the rolling waves of the sea, which are characterized by more volume at the base as they form, before curving and gradually "breaking down" to taper at the ends. The seat and backrest are suspended without touching each other, thanks to a slightly flexible structure entirely composed of fiberglass. The fluidity and movement of the waves are captured with the curved base providing a slight swinging motion that enhances comfort, harmonizes with the human body during use.

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