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Design What featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Lotus

Lotus Leaf is an end table designed for calm and understated living spaces. The form is inspired by lotus leaves and by the art of origami. The table is made of two identical parts, which can be used together or separately. Straight lines and simple geometric shapes replace decorative details. Acrylic and solid wood are combined, and the table top is formed as one piece. The transparent material gives the table a light and modern character. The table measures 485 by 500 by 420 millimeters. Flat-panel detachable packaging reduces the transport volume.

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The Realm Series

The Realm Series is a modular home cloakroom designed for residential storage. The structure is based on cylindrical aluminum profiles, which are light and stable. Circular design elements reduce the sharp and cold appearance of traditional aluminum furniture. Shelves, drawers and handles follow the same rounded form. The materials are aluminum, leather, solid wood veneer and paint. Drawer modules, sections for long and short clothing and racks can be combined freely to suit different room sizes. Four material and color schemes are available.

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Porto

Porto is a lounge chair designed for comfort and privacy at home. The chair has a large elliptical headrest that shields the seated person from visual and auditory distractions during conversations held in person or online. Converging angles and curves form a sculptural shape that embraces the body and supports the lower back. A swivel and tilt mechanism allows a full 360 degrees view and responds to body movement. The mechanism is fitted in the base of the seat and upholstered afterwards for a seamless appearance. A matching footrest completes the chair.

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Nina and Beni

Nina & Beni is a solid wood chair inspired by the forms of wooden boat structures. Two steam-bent strips cantilever over the seat, serving first as legs, then as armrests, and finally shaping to the lumbar area. The chair is made of ash, cherry, oak or walnut from sustainably sourced forests, and is finished with natural oils and waxes. Molds cut on a five axis machine guide the steam bending and the lamination of the wood strips. The seat is removable and interchangeable. The shaping method limits material waste.

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Planck

The table is made of different pieces of plywood that are glued together under pressure. The surfaces are sandpapered and threated with a matt and very strong varnish. There are 2 levels -since the inside of the table is hollow- which is very practical for placing magazines or plaids. Under the table there are build in bullet wheels. So the gap between floor and table is very small, but at the same time, it is easy to move. The way the plywood is used (vertical) makes it very strong.

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Infinity

The main emphasis of the Infinity armchair design is made precisely on the backrest. It is the reference of the infinity symbol - an inverted figure of eight. It is as if it changes its shape when turning, setting the dynamics of the lines and recreating the infinity sign in several planes. The backrest is pulled together by several elastic bands that form an external loop, which also returns to the symbolism of the infinite cyclic of life and balance. An additional emphasis is placed on unique legs-skids that securely fix and support the side parts of the armchair just like clamps do.

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