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Alskar Lounge Chair

Cassily Danwei Zhao Lounge Chair Furniture Monday, 29 June 2026

Alskar

Alskar integrates the beauty of nature into the home, providing a comfortable and visually pleasing space. It is designed to blend nature into residential living spaces seamlessly. Crafted from plywood to preserve its natural beauty, the chair draws inspiration from Ginkgo leaves, featuring organic shapes for the back and seat. The smooth curves and round edges create an inviting and comfortable seating experience. The nest-shaped base symbolizes belonging, with the leaves nestled within, forming a harmonious and cozy environment.

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Radiance of Nature with Urushi Lighting

Yu Watanabe Lighting Lighting Sunday, 28 June 2026

Radiance of Nature with Urushi

Derived from sustainably harvested natural sap in Japan, Urushi lacquer is applied to bamboo creating an immersive space amongst tree-like forms. Unlike Western culture, where people remove shadows from space, this project intentionally creates shadows as a part of aesthetic beauty. The columns of Urushi can reflect a candle-like light in a dark room, giving off a luminous glow that gives a sense of the depth of darkness. The unique properties of shape and light create an enchanting interplay of light reflections and shadows evoking a microcosmic space reminiscent of nature.

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Sound Wave Pendant Lamp

Alexey Danilin Pendant Lamp Lighting Saturday, 27 June 2026

Sound Wave

Sound Wave is a pendant lamp inspired by the visual form of a musical composition. The melody of Prelude No. 3, Wind on the Plain by Claude Debussy was converted into an image of a sound wave with a special program, and the resulting curve became the basis for the silhouette of the lamp. The shape was then adjusted for better light properties and for mass production. Matte white glass is placed over a metal structure, and a decorative glass element in blue, gold, black or gray is set on top, so visible fasteners are avoided. The wire height can be changed from 100 to 3000 mm.

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Arkhe Furniture Collection

Fulden Topaloglu Furniture Collection Furniture Friday, 26 June 2026

Arkhe

Experience the timeless poetry of the Arkhe Collection, a tribute to the ancient amphitheaters of the Mediterranean. Inspired by their rich history and myths they whisper to our collective consciousness, each piece blends functionality with sculptural elegance. Crafted with natural travertine and wood, the collection combines exquisite craftsmanship with ageless design. Geometric designs create distinct surfaces that appeal to the sight while the variations in the pieces cater to diverse spatial and user needs. Elevate your space with Arkhe, where history and craft meet contemporary luxury.

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Shanhai I Amp Lamp

Zuilin Zeng Amp Lamp Lighting Thursday, 25 June 2026

Shanhai I

Shanhai I is a desk lamp with a built-in Bluetooth speaker. The modular design makes efficient use of desk space. A bearing hinge structure inspired by the shape of a swan egg allows the lamp arm to attach to the light pole and to provide 180 degree illumination. The lamp arm and the light pole also allow 360 degree damped rotation. The speaker and the lamp can be used separately or together for different situations. A full-spectrum side-glow grille structure reduces glare and gives soft light. The speaker covers 20 Hz to 22 kHz.

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Cenear Bench

Christine Xiang Bench Furniture Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Cenear

The Cenear Bench draws inspiration from the graceful curves and rich heritage of tea gardens, seamlessly merging contemporary Chinese furniture elements with an homage to historical culture. Crafted to encourage open communication, it boasts a soft cushion seat affixed to a wooden frame, accompanied by two differently colored shaped cushions for adaptable comfort. The bench caters to the modern user's penchant for personalized seating configurations, featuring curved sections and supportive backrests that encourage relaxed and engaging conversations.

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