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Mudita B Dining Chair

Lodovico Bernardi Dining Chair Furniture

Mudita B

Mudita B is a dining chair designed for homes and hotels. Mudita B belongs to the Mudita line of chairs, which combines a simple form with the warmth of wood and a Nordic aesthetic. The seat and backrest are curved and padded for comfort. The chair is available in natural wood or in painted wood with visible grain. The shape gives attention to practicality and real use, so comfort and everyday function are supported together. The chair measures 500 mm in width, 606 mm in depth and 880 mm in height, with a seat height of 450 mm.

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Arc Furniture Series

Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Furniture Series Furniture

Arc

Arc is a furniture series composed of a lounge chair, a footstool, a desk, a floor lamp and a display shelf. The design is inspired by the curved lines of the Taihang Mountains in Shanxi Province, China. These lines are refined into the supporting frame of each piece. The frames are made of white steel and are covered with hand-sewn leather. Clear glass panels are added to contrast with the leather and the steel. Mechanical analysis of the support structure defines the angles and the sizes. The result is a light and modern appearance.

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Axel Chair

Helle Nielsen Chair Furniture

Axel

Axel is an outdoor chair produced in Indonesia from sustainable materials. The design blends Indonesian craftsmanship with classic Scandinavian lines. The shape is inspired by Scandinavian furniture of the 1960s, and in particular by an old heirloom piece. The renewed interest in retro style guided the development of Axel. The use of sustainable materials supports responsible production. The chair is intended to suit any modern home, and Axel offers a simple form for contemporary outdoor settings.

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Bamboo Leisure Chair Chair

Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Chair Furniture

Bamboo Leisure Chair

Bamboo Leisure is a leisure chair suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The frame is made of round bamboo poles, and the exposed parts are polished. The seat and the back are woven by hand, using the toughness and elasticity of bamboo to provide comfort. The parts are joined by notching, wrapping and winding instead of metal fittings. Three legs form a triangle that keeps the chair stable. The shape is drawn from the petals of the morning glory flower as they unfold. Bamboo is lighter than wood, so the chair is easy to move.

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Birds Multifunctional Table

Oksana Belova Multifunctional Table Furniture

Birds

Birds is a multifunctional table designed for interiors. The base is made of terrazzo, formed from small pieces of stone that are joined into one new material. The vertical element is made of reused metal, and its many layers of old paint remain visible as a record of earlier use. Thin lines of light surround the stone and give a soft glow. Birds measures 1500 by 350 by 1500 millimeters. The table can also serve as a floor lamp, a bar, a bookshelf or an interior installation. The design shows how discarded materials can be given a second life.

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Spiritus Diffuser Clock

Vadim Kibardin Diffuser Clock Furniture

Spiritus

Spiritus is an ultrasonic aroma diffuser combined with a digital alarm clock. The housing is made of matte black ABS plastic with matte red light dispersing screens, recalling a burnt wood surface. Integrated red lighting glows softly through the black cover for a warm coal effect. The 300 millilitre tank holds water and a few drops of essential oil, and four operation settings of 30, 60, 120 and 180 minutes are offered. A quiet function suits night use. The alarm combines sound and scent to support a calm evening and morning routine.

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So Logic Multifunctional Table

SÓ Arquitetos Design Team Multifunctional Table Furniture

So Logic

So Logic is a multifunctional table designed for meetings, work and dining. The table is cut from a single standard plywood sheet, so no wood is wasted. The cuts are made by a computer controlled machine, and the parts fit together without screws, nails or glue. Production takes about 15 minutes, and the tabletop and legs are joined in about one minute. The circular top measures 1200 mm in diameter and the height is 700 mm. The table is light, easy to transport and easy to dismantle, and several tables can be grouped together.

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Free Conversion Storage Rack

Shan Ni Storage Rack Furniture

Free Conversion

Free Conversion is a storage rack designed for narrow indoor spaces. The rack can stand on the floor or be fixed to a wall. Two-way tracks on both sides allow each storage basket to slide up and down, while transverse tracks allow the baskets to be pulled forward or pushed back. Baskets that are rarely used can be moved to the inner layer. The frame is made of metal, and the baskets are lined with linen that can be removed and cleaned. Colour marks on the front of each basket identify the stored items, such as toys, blankets and clothing.

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Venus Ergonomics Study Desk

Two square meters Ergonomics Study Desk Furniture

Venus

Venus is an adjustable study desk designed for children learning at home. The height can be set freely between 520 and 760 millimetres by a foldable winding handle placed at the front, so the desk can be adjusted while the user remains seated. The tabletop tilts through a gas spring adjustment. A multifunctional box on the desktop provides storage and wireless charging for phones and tablets. The desk is made mainly of plywood, with medium carbon steel legs coated in environmentally friendly powder. Venus supports healthy sitting and study postures from kindergarten to university.

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Side-Sleep Pillow

Philip Lu Pillow Furniture

Side-Sleep

Side-Sleep is a pillow designed for people who sleep on their side. The pillow has two layers. The upper layer uses a butterfly wing form inspired by bionics and softly wraps the head, while the lower layer supports the head and holds the height of the neck. A hand can be placed in the gap between the two layers to avoid soreness and numbness caused by nerve compression. The two layers can be used together, or the upper layer can be used alone. The outer fabric is cotton satin and the filling is white goose down.

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Flow Table

Lu Yi Table Furniture

Flow

Flow is a table inspired by the QiaoAn, a traditional Chinese furniture type used to display art objects and paintings. The two raised ends of the QiaoAn prevented items from falling, and the same feature is applied to Flow. The table measures 1800 by 800 by 750 millimeters and is made of black walnut and brass. The wooden and metal parts are shaped with computer numerical control machining, and the top is built with a mortise and tenon structure. Craftsmen then finish each surface by fine hand grinding.

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Lazygoose’s Kickproof Quilt

Philip Lu Quilt Furniture

Lazygoose’s Kickproof

Kickproof is a quilt designed for school-age children between three and twelve years of age. The quilting follows the curves of a child's body, and the shoulder area is filled more thickly to stop warm air from escaping. A type-X inner structure adds gentle downward resistance, which reduces the tendency to kick the quilt aside during sleep. A widened fishtail opening leaves room for free leg movement. The filling is a soft fiber similar to down, and the fabric is treated against bacteria and can be machine washed.

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