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Musubi Stool

Chinen Mizuki Stool Furniture Friday, 17 July 2026

Musubi

This stool was inspired by the word Musubi. Musubi is an ancient Japanese Shinto concept, and it is the idea that things and life are formed by connecting various things. The shape of this stool is based on the motif of a Mizuhiki bow knot. When viewed from the front, the design is linear, but when viewed from an angle, the seat appears to have a gentle curve. When not in use, it can be folded up for compact storage. It can be easily assembled by simply inserting the parts without using nails or screws.

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Lesly Coat Rack

Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd Coat Rack Furniture Thursday, 16 July 2026

Lesly

Lesly is a series of coat racks designed for home use. The Lesly series includes a wall-mounted model and a freestanding model, both based on carbon steel for strong load bearing. Separate areas are provided for clothes and for scarves, so garments are less likely to wrinkle or slip off. The hooks of the freestanding coat rack rotate 360 degrees, which eases the hanging of clothes and accessories. Rounded forms improve safety for children. The shapes are drawn from leaves and dewdrops, and dewdrop elements act as hanging points.

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Sakura Cyclone Table

TOMOAKI KAGEYAMA Table Furniture Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Sakura Cyclone

This is a low table made of molded cherry plywood. This table usually looks like a large cherry tree growing on the earth. On the other hand, when turning on the light, the cherry blossom blooms in a shadow and makes the space brilliant. It is a table that turns an evening into a special time. Cherry blossom is an important symbol in Japan. But cherry blossoms bloom for only about one week of the year. This table is designed with the fleeting brilliance of the Cherry blossom tree.

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Object Splash Proof Partition

Akira Nakagomi Splash Proof Partition Furniture Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Object

Object is a splash-proof partition designed for living and dining spaces. Object combines a circular acrylic panel with a simple bent brass support and a round brass weight that prevents tipping. The acrylic is offered in smoked and colored versions, so the partition adds color to a room instead of looking temporary. Several sets can be connected around the brass weights to form a wider screen. An optional wooden base can hold flowers. The composition resembles an art piece, so Object can remain in place as decoration.

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O3Connect Stool

ChungSheng Chen Stool Furniture Monday, 13 July 2026

O3Connect

The stool with beautiful hollow bracing structure managed from the interlocking three circular curvature by laminated wood bending into shape, Using natural wood bending and multi-layer pressurized shaping technology, showing the elasticity and toughness of natural materials, covering with high quality of hand stitching leather. Warm and smooth visually and yet sturdy and strong to holds weight up to 140kg.

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Fly Armchair

Pepê Lima Armchair Furniture Sunday, 12 July 2026

Fly

Fly is an armchair designed for indoor spaces. The design is based on studies of deconstructivist composition, so the parts appear separated, as if exploded, while forming a harmonious whole. Rounded edges between the surfaces soften the visual discontinuity. A solid wooden structure inside supports the seat and the backrest and carries the other elements. The structure is covered with foam and fabric, and the parts and the feet are screwed in hidden positions. Two pointed elements under the armrests add strength to the arms and the feet. Fly measures 91 x 73 x 80 cm.

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