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Mode Armchair

Mode

Mode is an armchair with a simple, contemporary form and a classical feel that coexists. It consists of a long leg frame and a rounded shell panel. The leg frame has two different finishes, scratch and mirror, and the wood grain shell panel has a special finish that changes its color and texture depending on the angle. The wood grain shell panel has a sharp double-sided design, with the material switched between inside and outside. Mode is a comfortable armchair with a thin shell panel, so the seat is spacious even though the outer width is only 52cm, making it the most compact form ever.

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Double Ten Desk

Double Ten

Double Ten is a desk designed for small homes and frequent moves. The desk is made mainly of bamboo or beech wood, combined with metal, plastic and leather. The structure uses traditional mortise and tenon joints together with the lever principle, so no metal connectors are needed. Assembly is done by hand in three or four steps, and the desk can be taken apart again. Leather pockets can be added to the legs to hold books or tablet computers. The flat package reduces transport costs and suits online sales.

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601  Lounge Chair

601

601 is a lounge chair designed for corporate and residential interiors. The upholstery conceals a steady wood frame that supports the back and seat cushions. This frame is mounted on a handcrafted wood leg frame. The wooden arm rests are attached to the reinforced upholstery frame and to the leg frame by stainless steel supports. Forces created by the user are distributed into four elements, which reduces stress points and allows many years of use. The design is inspired by early 1900 industrial furniture production.

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Shell Sofa

Shell

The Shell sofa appeared as a combination of sea shells outlines and fashion trends in imitating exoskeleton technology and 3d printing. The aim was to create a sofa with the effect of optical illusion. It should be the light and airy furniture that could be used both at home and outdoors. To achieve the effect of lightness a web of nylon ropes was used. Thus the hardness of the carcass is balanced by the weaving and softness of the silhouette lines. A rigid base under the corner sections of the seat can be used as side tables and soft overhead seats and cushions finish the composition.

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Lollipop Armchair

Lollipop

The Lollipop armchair is a combination of unusual shapes and fashionable colors. Its silhouettes and color elements had to look remotely like candies, but at the same time the armchair should fit into interiors of different styles. The chupa-chups shape formed the basis of the armrests and the back and seat are made in the form of classic candies. The Lollipop armchair is created for people who like bold decisions and fashion, but do not want to give up functionality and comfort.

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Elements Universal Interior System

Elements

The Elements system is suitable for all spaces and styles thanks to its simple shapes and familiar materials. Besides providing free access to clothes and shoes the open structure showcases your belongings to create a space that looks like your personal boutique. A system without doors allows for an immediate view and quick retrieval as well as space where light can flow freely. The Elements impresses with its modern language of form and function with a human-oriented design in mind. The production is based on the principles of sustainability and well-thought-out concept for installation.

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Rollerback Rocker Chair

Rollerback Rocker

Rollerback Rocker is a rocking chair made for adjustable, active seating. The welded metal frame holds hand-cut walnut accents that slot into the structure and are fixed with set screws. The cylindrical leather cushions spin on mounting rods, so a seated user can roll them and change the back support at any moment. The chair also rocks forwards and backwards, adding a second form of movement. The walnut inserts soften the angles of the metal frame. The chair measures 570 mm by 570 mm by 920 mm.

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Tai Chi Work Desk

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a work desk designed for offices and studios, especially for people who draw by hand. Three edges of the desktop are raised to stop brushes and other tools from falling to the floor. The front edge is cut as a soft corner for more comfortable use. The curved form is inspired by Chinese Tai Chi and its balance of yin and yang. The metal parts are made by CNC machining, and the wood used is beech. The curved sections are shaped by machine and finished by hand. The desk measures 1600 by 800 by 710 millimeters.

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Petit Duc  Bench

Petit Duc

Petit Duc is a bench designed for both outdoor and indoor use. The seat is a tablet of shale sandstone, a local stone quarried near Malmedy in Belgium. The stone blocks are cut, machined and polished, and the chamfers are shaped by hand. The tablet rests on slender legs of metallized steel with a powder coating that resists corrosion and ultraviolet light. The bench measures 2000 mm in length and weighs 80 kg. Four finishes are offered: raw, honed light, honed dark and sanded. The aim was to give new value to a local material.

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Tenement H Modular Cabinet

Tenement H

Tenement H is a modular cabinet inspired by the shophouses of Bangkok, where each facade serves a different purpose. Every module has a different closing mechanism, ranging from scissor gates to accordion doors and shutters, so the front can be arranged to suit different storage needs. The cabinet can be set to open from the front, the back, or both sides, which allows use as a semi partition. Aluminium is used because the material is light and durable. The unit measures 1200 x 400 x 1350 mm and can be stacked vertically or widened.

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Malmo Modular Table

Malmo

Malmo is a modular desk designed for both children and adults. The base is a frame with a connecting shelf that supports either a child height or an adult height table top. The table top extends at the front and sides, so the desk can stand against a wall with a radiator or in front of a window. A hole for cables is provided in the surface. A shelf 150 mm high holds books or a small printer, and drawer units can be added. Malmo is made of solid ash and ash veneer, finished with oil and wax on the frame and enamel on the tabletop.

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Embroidery Upholstery Seating

Embroidery

Embroidery Collection is a group of upholstered seating and tables for living spaces. The collection includes a one-seat sofa, a two-seat sofa, a coffee table and a side table. Smocking, a hand sewing technique taken from the fashion industry, gathers the fabric into pleats and forms patterned reliefs on the upholstery. The smocking detail replaces the hub-pulling method used in traditional sofa work. Fabric and leather are combined in each piece. The aim is to present upholstery craft in a new visual form.

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