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Memphis Folding Chair

Memphis

The simple yet elegant design is handcrafted in rustproof stainless steel in powder coated finish. Inspired from a paperclip and childhood candies, this a stackable folding chair that has a very clean and minimal frame design. The idea is to make a folding chair that pays attention to detail like the exposed brass screws and the groove throughout the frame of the chair. The profile is very simple and was designed intentionally to make it look almost like a line drawing therefore drawing the viewer to look closer at the details. The chair can be easily flat packed or stacked for large shipment

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Pebble Outdoor Sofa

Pebble

Inspired by the tactility of pebbles, Pebble is an outdoor sofa made from white-grey cork. It consists of various pebble-like cushions that perfectly fit together. The design translates the tactility of pebbles, the urge to feel and touch, into a pebble-like composition that everyone can experience at any time of the year. The sofa can be left outdoors permanently and is resilient against natural weathering. The use of cork is a premier in outdoor furniture. It allows a new design language to emerge, is lightweight, and shows the potential of using cork beyond indoor use.

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2182 Vessel Speculative Vase

2182 Vessel

2182 Vessel is a ceramic wine glass designed to hold premium champagne. The form refers to four historic drinking vessels: the Patera, the Kylix, the Tazza cup and the champagne coupe. A wide opening allows the aroma to spread quickly. Drinking takes place in two stages. The shallow upper part holds the first portion and supports the sense of smell. The narrow middle section slows oxidation, so the wine in the deeper lower part keeps its taste. The glass measures 50 mm in width, 50 mm in depth and 140 mm in height.

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Labyrinth Collection Area Rugs

Labyrinth Collection

Maze is a hand-tufted area rug from the Labyrinth Collection, inspired by traditional hedge mazes. The rug is made of wool and sustainable bamboo silk. A raised pattern recalls the hedge walls of a garden maze, and the asymmetrical path can be traced with bare feet. The bamboo silk gives a slight sheen that changes tone under different lighting. Five standard colorways refer to natural elements, including a green named Boxwood. Standard sizes range from 60 by 90 centimeters to 240 by 300 centimeters, and custom sizes are available. The design suits living rooms, studies and bedrooms.

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Odgen Credenza Cabinet

Odgen Credenza

Odgen is a credenza designed for Iola Home, a furniture studio based in Indonesia. The curved form of Odgen is combined with sungkai wood, terrazzo and brushed bronze. The top is made of wood and terrazzo, the body and the legs are made of wood, and the door handles are made of brass and terrazzo. The credenza measures 1200 by 500 by 800 millimetres. Odgen provides storage for books and other objects and helps to keep a room organised. The design draws on traditional Indonesian furniture and suits a living room, a bedroom or an office.

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Rolling Pillow

Rolling

Rolling is a pillow designed to support the head and the neck during sleep. The pillow is divided into six independent areas, each filled with a different type and quantity of material. The fillings include elastic latex particles, white goose down and polyester fibers. Users of different build and height can adjust the height as needed. The modular structure allows free combinations and easy replacement without installation or disassembly. The connected modules also aid ventilation. The pillow eases the burden on the shoulders and suits back and side sleeping positions.

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Pearl Inna Bed

Pearl Inna

The Pearl Inna bed is the first in a series of products that implements the presented sleeping space form factor. The traditional rectangular and aesthetic round shape does not take into account the peculiarities of body movement during sleep. The form factor of the bed in the form of a sector of a circle meets the criteria of ergonomics. This shape opens up space for the movement of the legs and does not interfere with the freedom of the hands. Aesthetics and emotionality are comparable to the impact of the contour of a circle, while having a significant superiority in functionality.

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Sweet Candy Leisure Chair

Sweet Candy

Sweet Candy is a series of leisure chairs inspired by the rounded shapes and bright colors of candies. The supporting frame is made of solid wood in its natural color, cut by numerical control machines and finished by hand grinding. The soft parts are sewn by hand from plush cloth and filled with sponge. The rounded form lets users sit with the feet hanging or the knees bent while reading, drinking tea or resting. The high saturation colors also allow the chairs to act as interior decoration. The chairs are assembled from parts, which eases transport.

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Light Scars Sheers

Light Scars

Light Scars is a set of sheer curtains made from laser cut polyester fabric. The text is cut with a specially designed font that keeps the letters easy to read while the fabric remains strong. As sunlight passes through the curtains, the words are projected into the room and move through the day and the seasons. Fonts are available in English, Hebrew, Arabic and Japanese. Customers can request a personal version or choose their own text through a product on demand platform. The fabric is light, resistant to ultraviolet light, washable and can be ironed.

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Tetris Bookcase

Tetris

Tetris is a modular bookcase designed for flexible storage. The bookcase consists of a large frame and a set of small cabinets shaped like the blocks of a tile-matching game. Users remove the small cabinets and rearrange them by shape and colour to compose a personal layout. Each small cabinet can also be taken out and used on its own as a storage box. The bookcase is made of aluminium alloy, a light material with good stiffness, strength, corrosion resistance and weldability. It measures 120.6 by 30.4 by 181.6 centimetres.

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Link Multifunctional Desk

Link

Link is a multifunctional desk that aims to create an ergonomic and orderly working environment in home offices, when users connect to work and to the world. Link has a curved shell design for three storage spaces beneath its working surface. The middle part of the desk is designed with an adjustable angle for users to control the laptop height. Link has two adjustable desk lamps that can be used as studio lighting in video conferences or online meetings. It also has integrated Bluetooth speakers for better sound experience when working online, watching videos and listening to music at home.

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Mountains Writing Desk

Mountains

Mountains is a writing desk and chair set made of elm wood. The form draws on the traditional Chinese recessed-leg table with everted flanges. The raised ends of the desktop reduce the chance of items falling during writing or painting. The front edge has a slight slope that supports a comfortable working posture. A compartment is placed under the desk for storage. The curved back of the chair recalls the mountain shapes of Chinese landscape painting, and a cushion is added to the seat. The desktop is hand spliced, while other parts are shaped by computer controlled milling.

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