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Lydia Chair

Lydia

Lydia is a chair designed as part of a furniture series for home interiors. The form is inspired by the appearance of an elephant, and the full soft upholstery gives a comfortable and reliable feeling. Colour is used as the main styling element, since colour has a direct emotional effect on users. The iron frame uses a suspended and detachable structure. The soft upholstery can be washed and replaced, so a chair that becomes dirty or worn can be renewed instead of discarded. Flat packaging reduces transport costs, and shared modules support standardised production.

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Dreamland Ergonomics Study Desk

Dreamland

Dreamland is an ergonomic study desk designed for students of school age and for adults. The desktop can be raised and lowered within a height range of 52 to 76 centimetres, and it can be tilted from 0 to 37 degrees for writing, drawing and reading. Divided desktop areas improve comfort, and a small clock helps children manage their time. A storage system and a range of accessories are included. The desk is made of birch and finished with formaldehyde-free water-based paint. The corners are rounded and chamfered for safety.

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Bucket Arch Tea Table

Bucket Arch

Bucket Arch is a tea table inspired by the arch of traditional Chinese wooden architecture. The design applies the shape of the arch together with circular and square forms, keeping ancient elements within a compact size that suits present-day use. The table is made of solid black walnut, a stable and calm colour that blends into interiors. The tabletop is finely ground with CNC machine tools and then polished by hand. Bucket Arch measures 1600 by 750 by 720 millimetres and is suited to study rooms and living rooms for dining or tea.

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Obon  Tables

Obon

Obon is a collection of three coffee tables made of ceramic with a glazed top. The collection is inspired by terracotta, an ancient and irregular material. Each table is handmade, so every piece is unique. The three sizes include one rectangular table and two square tables, offering different solutions for interior projects. The shapes are soft and slightly irregular, and the body surface is smooth. The thick base is filled with raw material during production to increase stability. The glazed top is easy to clean and resists stains.

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Cork Block Sofa

Cork Block

Cork Block is a modular sofa made from recycled cork agglomerate. The material combines cork granulate with polyurethane, both recycled and joined with a binder inside a metal mold under pressure and heat. The resulting blocks are cohesive, elastic and pleasant to touch. Nine blocks form the single seat layout and thirteen blocks form the double seat layout. The blocks are cut in six shapes, so many combinations are possible. Selected blocks can be replaced by upholstered versions in different colors. Supports for the back and arms allow several levels of comfort.

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Stool Glavy Roda Chair

Stool Glavy Roda

Stool Glavy Roda embodies the qualities inherent to the Head of the Family: integrity, organization and self-discipline. Right angles, circle and a rectangle shapes in combination with ornament elements support the connection of the past and the present, making the chair as timeless object. The chair is made of wood with the use of eco-friendly coatings and can be painted in any desired color. Stool Glavy Roda will naturally fit into any interior of an office, hotel or private home.

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Ring Bookshelf

Ring

Ring is a bookshelf inspired by the golden ratio and by the Vitruvian Man of Leonardo da Vinci. A metal sheet is bent by hand into a circle and fixed to a solid wooden base. Brass rods are placed at equal distances on the base and form the square that completes the golden ratio outline. The rods pass through holes in three of the five shelves, while the two other shelves rest on bent rods. Ring can stand against a wall or divide two areas of a room. The design is intended as a keeper of knowledge.

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Elytra Space Saver Coffee Table

Elytra

Elytra is designed in a way that allows the user easy access to increase the table top surface because of its non-static nature. The biomimetic, dynamic table's surfaces are split into four broad parts, including a wooden "head" and "body" as well as two glass-inlay wings that can be opened out simultaneously to expand the table's surface to store an extra few cups of tea, a planter or two, and perhaps a notebook to doodle your ideas on.

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Cavalletta High Stool

Cavalletta

Cavalletta is a high stool designed for residential and commercial use in bars and kitchen balconies. It is suitable for different balcony heights and decoration styles. Its wooden seat is CNC sculpted into an ergonomic shape to enhance comfort. The beauty of natural wood is another feature that is highlighted in this project as the client is well known for its high quality wood products. The overall design of the Cavalletta stool emphasizes its lightness, contemporary style and comfort.

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Glacier Bar Table

Glacier

Glacier is a bar table designed for home entertaining. The round tabletop is made of glass and is offered with two surface patterns, ice crack and water ripple, which refract light in different ways. A metal leg supports the transparent glass top. A light strip is placed flush with the tabletop, so the light passes through the glass. Three lighting modes, constant colour, breathing and flash, are selected by a touch switch or a remote control. The tabletop has a waterproof structure. The table measures 600 mm in diameter and 1050 mm in height.

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Huicong Study Chair

Huicong

Huicong is an adjustable study chair designed for children. The chair is made of solid beech wood and plastic, and is shaped with large rounded corners for safety. The seat height, sitting depth and footrest height can be adjusted to suit children of different body shapes. The curved cushion supports a natural posture and reduces the load on the spine. The seat cushion and backrest can be installed and removed quickly, so seat covers of different colours can be changed easily. Wheels on the front legs make the chair simple to move.

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U Side Table

U

U is a side table supported by two U-shaped metal structures. The crossing base forms several triangular areas that provide stability and a clear visual rhythm. The two U-shaped tubes are joined by screws placed in hidden positions for a neat appearance. The tabletop is made of natural cherry wood, and the metal frame is offered in different colors. The side table measures 440 by 440 by 480 millimeters. The compact and lightweight form is easy to move and suits small spaces, holding cups, books and decorations.

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