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Clover High Stool

Shuangyong Jin High Stool Furniture Thursday, 5 February 2026

Clover

Clover is a high stool made of solid wood. The form is inspired by the Romanesque arch, and the top surface has the shape of a four-leaf clover. Each leaf is made from small wood pieces left over in the factory, joined in a mosaic pattern that shows the natural grain. The curved legs are first carved by a computer controlled machine and then refined by hand polishing. A special mortise and tenon joint in the center holds the four leaves together and keeps the structure stable. Ash or black walnut is used, with a stainless steel footrest ring at the base.

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Sharing Joy Lounge Chair

ZIEL HOME FURNISHING TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD Lounge Chair Furniture Wednesday, 4 February 2026

Sharing Joy

Sharing Joy is a lounge chair designed for homes with pets. The chair creates a shared space where a person and a cat can rest and play at the same time without disturbing each other. The form uses simple geometry and soft edges, with an O-shaped element inspired by the curled posture of a sleeping cat. The O-shaped opening in the backrest forms a tunnel for cats and can also hold magazines and pillows. The wide right armrest serves as a jumping platform for cats or as a small side table. The main frame is made of bent and welded pipe.

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Xuelian Liangdian Office and Retail

LDPi (China Branch) Office and Retail Lighting Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Xuelian Liangdian

Beijing XLLD Creative Park is a lighting design for the public spaces of a renovated building in Beijing, China. The building was formerly a textile shopping mall, and the renovation created offices, small retail units, a theater, roof gardens and exhibition areas. The lighting creates the feeling of an office lounge with cultural events rather than a common office. Narrow beam 4000K LED wall washers light the white facade, while warm white LED lights mark the bronze curtain wall above the main entrance. Hidden 3000K LED strips guide the audience to the seating area of the theater.

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Bada Chair

Jeongmin Ryu Chair Furniture Monday, 2 February 2026

Bada

Bada is a chair designed to encourage regular changes in sitting posture. Long periods of sitting place added pressure on the lower back. When a user leans into a bent posture, the seat plate rotates and creates an inclination of about eight degrees. The body then slides slowly, so the user is prompted to sit upright again. The body of the chair is made of solid white oak, and the connecting bar is made of stainless steel. Curved forms express the rotation and sliding of the seat. The chair measures 500 mm in width, 580 mm in depth and 750 mm in height.

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Passerine Chair

Amos Goh Chair Furniture Sunday, 1 February 2026

Passerine

Passerine is the definition of a bird that perches, and the unique joinery of the backrest looks as if it is perched on metal branches. The approach to the chair design was for it to be sustainable and durable. This meant that materials, the system, and processes had to be thought through in that regard. And the result was a design that bears unassuming characteristics, with a bit of that modern charm. The materials and processes are durable and have a lower impact on the environment compared to other alternatives, with no excessive chemical treatments or unnecessary use of plastic.

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Wall Washer Lamp

Tao Chen Lamp Lighting Saturday, 31 January 2026

Wall Washer

Wall Washer is a linear lighting fixture designed to illuminate building facades. The fixture uses a seven-in-one digital light and color technology, created through precise optical design, to reach a wide color mixing range that covers 73 percent of the CIE 1931 area. The broad color coverage and intelligent color toning help lighting designers match the style of a building. The body is made of aviation aluminum alloy and measures 100 by 6.5 by 10 centimeters. An IP67 rating and a grille that limits glare support outdoor use.

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