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The Bevel Sofa

The Bevel

The Bevel sofa is a cross-over of reduced chic and casual elegance, that combines style with rich velvet or suede upholstery to evoke a warm and inviting atmosphere for your living space. Available in a myriad of colors and textures to suit your needs, this sleek, low-profile design emphasizes minimalist styles with bold geometric shapes. The piece is designed to be beautifully distinctive yet functional. From the width of the cushions to the angle of the backrest, everything is intentionally orchestrated to make the clients feel warm, relaxed and held when using this piece.

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Crown Shell Single Sofa

Crown Shell

The crown shell is a single sofa that, in addition to good appearance, also has a sense of harmony and comfort.The essence is created from its shape. Values users' emotions.Inspired by oysters and crowns with the symbol of power used is anodized metal with a black circle and crimson velvet, which makes it a unique product due to its shape. Shows the most design features in its integrity, stitching, texture and color are created and the rotating form is one of the decorative elements of the crown shell, which maintains the geometry of the oyster in the form of strength and immortality.

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Brooklyn Laundreel Laundry belt indoor

Brooklyn Laundreel

This is laundry belt for interior use. Compact body that is smaller than Japanese paperback looks like tape measure, smooth finish with no screw on surface. 4 m length belt has total 29 holes, each hole can keep and hold coat hanger with no clothespins, it works for quick dry. The belt made of antibacterial & anti-mold polyurethane, safe, clean and strong material. Max load is 15 kg. 2 pcs of hook and rotary body allow multiple way use. Small & simple, but this is very useful indoors laundry item. Easy operation and smart install will fit any types of room.

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Plato Aristotle  Bedside Tables

Plato Aristotle

Plato and Aristotle is a pair of bedside tables designed for the bedroom wall. The two pieces are used together, yet they develop in opposite directions. Plato rises upward, and a rectangular ring surrounds and supports the structure. Two drawers sit in the lower part, while three small shelves in the upper part hold books or decorative objects. Aristotle extends downward, and a similar ring acts as a leg resting on the floor, with one shelf for small items. The structure is metal, and the tops and drawers are wood.

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Flow Armchair

Flow

Flow is an armchair inspired by the flow of water. The design started as a bare rock, the simplest form of a chair. Then the water came, flowing all around the rock and the person sitting. It is the interaction between the rock and the water that created this design. The result is an armchair perfectly shaped around the human body. The design is entirely unique from every angle. In a way, the armchair becomes part of you. The design of Flow combined with its deep blue color, tells a story of how it once came to be.

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Waves Closet

Waves

Waves is a modular closet designed for bedroom storage. The unit is made of seven independent lacquered wood cabinets that can be arranged together. Waves measures 1800 mm in width, 750 mm in depth and 1800 mm in height. Adjustable shelves hold cosmetics and small garments, large drawers hold clothes and accessories, and a shirt hanger slides out from the side. A push to open system keeps the outer surfaces clean and free of handles. The form is inspired by a wave about to disappear on the shore. A single tone of matte blue is hand-painted inside and out.

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ValenOK Armchair

ValenOK

ValenOK is an armchair designed for use in cool interiors. The shape of ValenOK is based on the felt boot, a traditional Siberian shoe made of felted wool. The frame is made of lightweight polymer, which reduces the weight and supports ergonomic use. The filling is polyurethane, and the upholstery is a natural fabric of wool and mohair that helps maintain a comfortable temperature. Small mitten pockets are placed on the armrests to keep the hands warm. The armchair is light enough to be moved with one hand.

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Fly Modular System

Fly

Fly is a modular furniture system designed for flexible living spaces. The system is composed of two structures of different heights, with drilled channels, bars, shelves and butterfly-shaped screws that allow many layout configurations. Fly is made of brass, steel and reused pressed wood. Assembly is simple, because the bars are fixed into the drilled channels with the butterfly screws to support the shelves. The system can be assembled and disassembled without professional help. Fly can be used in the office, the bedroom and the kitchen.

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Familial Chair

Familial

Familial is a wooden chair designed for use by both children and adults. A simple motion turns the chair over and converts it into a second configuration. One piece of furniture therefore serves two age groups, which saves space and reduces the amount of material required. The geometry and the angles of the chair were refined to keep the seat ergonomic and comfortable. Familial responds to the smaller living spaces of crowded cities, where multi-purpose furniture is useful. The design balances appearance and function.

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Max Chair

Max

The search for a complexity synthesized in a few lines was the main inspiration for Max Chair. With clean design and precise lines, this piece is a response to a structural challenge with a combination of materials. The light and slender fiberglass shell rests over four metallic support joints, while locked at the base (with axes that cross each other in an X shape), with Sucupira wood covering the feet. Its seat and backrest are part of the same volume, covered in natural Solana leather, with many studies on ergonomy to find a proper curvature and compact visuals.

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Bamboo Joint Modular Shelf

Bamboo Joint

Bamboo Joint is a modular shelf designed for small homes and rented spaces. The metal support rods are shaped to recall bamboo joints, and the solid wood panels rest on the rods by their own weight, so no tools are needed for assembly. Each panel has pre-drilled holes fitted with rubber pads that strengthen the connection with the rods. The number of panels can be chosen to suit the room and the intended use. Flat packaging simplifies transport. Single panels and rods can be bought separately, replaced or returned for recycling.

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Purnu Jar

Purnu

Purnu is a glass jar designed for storing food, flowers and other small items. Purnu is hand shaped from mouth blown glass in a studio in Helsinki, Finland. The jar is 20 cm tall and has a simplified form with playful colors that reflect Northern aesthetics. The jar can hold food or flowers, and can also be displayed empty as an interior object. Opening the tall jar and placing items inside takes time and calmness. The design also supports the preservation of traditional glass making craftsmanship.

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