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Be Water Lamp

Fernando Correa Lamp Lighting Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Be Water

Be Water is a linear, modular and recessed kinetic LED lamp for decorative wall washing. The lamp is installed inside a light cove or behind furniture, so only the moving light is visible. Light is refracted through a handmade glass cylinder that rotates on its axis and projects fluctuating flares onto the wall. The effect recalls sunlight reflected on the surface of moving water. One motor can drive from one to six modules. Optional filters create the colour variants Be Fire, Be Air and Be Earth. Aluminium, borosilicate glass and plexiglass are used, and each piece is made in Italy.

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Pac Man Side Table With Lights

Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd Side Table With Lights Furniture Monday, 9 November 2026

Pac Man

Pac Man is a side table with an integrated light, suited for use beside a lounge chair. The upper and lower panels are made of marble, and the body is formed by a plate heat bending process. A light strip is embedded in the handle. The light grows brighter as the handle is raised, and the vertical position gives the strongest light. The color temperature is adjusted by touching the left or right side. The low-temperature light source emits no heat. The shape recalls the classic arcade game Pac Man.

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Gera Chair

ALESSANDRA DELGADO Chair Furniture Sunday, 8 November 2026

Gera

Gera is a wooden design informed by Brazilian modernist furniture and the structural clarity present in the work of Geraldo de Barros. Crafted from certified Brazilian jequitiba wood and natural leather, it contains no metal components or visible fasteners. Concealed joinery preserves visual continuity, while tensioned leather surfaces respond to the body. Through material reduction, responsible sourcing, and structural precision, the work articulates an investigation into ergonomics and sustainable permanence.

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Triad Stool

Mingbo Hou & Ruoyou Zhou Design Team Stool Furniture Saturday, 7 November 2026

Triad

Triad is a stool designed with triangular geometry to provide stability while optimizing space. Made from bent and welded metal sheets, it has a durable structure and a slightly concave seat for comfort. Its light form allows for easy movement, making it suitable for different places. With no assembly required, Triad is designed for use in homes, cafes, and shared spaces. Its geometric design ensures material efficiency while keeping a practical approach to seating.

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Maria Armchair

Alexandre Kasper Armchair Furniture Friday, 6 November 2026

Maria

The Maria Armchair is a product crafted with care and attention, consolidating Brazilian design and carrying a genuinely national name. Its design emphasizes ergonomics and comfort, combined with the precision of CNC machining and refined handcrafted finishing. Its uniqueness lies in the harmony between sculptural forms and balanced proportions, conveying lightness without sacrificing robustness, resulting in an authorial and timeless piece.

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Seylan Sofa Set

Nastaran Khanzade Sofa Set Furniture Thursday, 5 November 2026

Seylan

Seylan is a sofa set designed for contemporary living spaces. The form is inspired by the flowing curves of Persian Nastaliq calligraphy. Continuous lines and soft curves replace sharp angles, so the sofa set appears sculptural from every side. The structure is made of solid wood, shaped by CNC cutting and then carved, sanded and finished by hand. The seating is built from layered high-density foam with fabric upholstery, and the curves guide a comfortable posture. The set includes a single seater and a three seater. The intent is to bring a traditional craft into modern interiors.

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Designer of the Day

Designer of the DaySpecial CoverageTuesday, 3 November 2026

World's Best Designers, Artists and Architects.

Good design deserves great recognition. Every day, we are pleased to feature talented designers who create original and innovative designs, architecture, stylish fashion and creative graphics. Today, we are presenting you one of the World’s greatest designers. Checkout an award-winning design portfolio today and get your daily design inspiration.

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