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Ege Rug Collection

Fulden Topaloglu Rug Collection Furniture Tuesday, 6 January 2026

Ege

Ege is a series of kilims reflecting an admiration for the visual and emotional expressiveness of the sea surface, with its fluid movements, and hues of color reflections that create a relaxing effect on the human psyche. Taking its inspiration from the blue Aegean Sea, the collection reinterprets centuries old craft traditions of Anatolian kilim weaving with a modern, contemporary and sensual design approach. Handwoven by Anatolian weavers using 100% sheep wool, Ege collection aims to bring the Aegean spirit full of sea, wind, sand and nature to the interior space.

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Magfinity Infinite Lighting Design

CENTERLIGHT INC Infinite Lighting Design Lighting Monday, 5 January 2026

Magfinity

Magfinity is a magnetic track lighting system for commercial and residential spaces. The system combines an angular linear track with a range of LED luminaires that connect magnetically. Fixtures snap into place without tools and can be detached, repositioned, or exchanged quickly. Each fixture gives a glare-free beam, and some can be rotated to direct light toward wall art, countertops, or hallways. The track can be recessed into the ceiling, suspended, or surface mounted. The aim was to simplify the installation of high-end lighting.

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Linear Refraction Desk and Ambiance light

Ray Teng Pai Desk and Ambiance light Lighting Sunday, 4 January 2026

Linear Refraction

Linear Refraction is a desk and ambient light created for a design hotel in Lishui, China. The lamp joins a linear LED tube to a crystal glass base sourced from Pujiang. The base holds a colored inner layer that refracts white light into many hues, recalling a rainbow. Two modes of use are offered. Placed horizontally, the lamp serves as an adjustable reading light. Set upright, the light glows within the crystal base to create a colorful atmosphere. A touch control switches and dims the light, and the last setting is remembered.

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TPH Cypress Tissue Paper Holder

OTAKA NORIKO Tissue Paper Holder Furniture Saturday, 3 January 2026

TPH Cypress

The TPH Cypress has a simple and minimal shape in which paper is sandwiched between two inverted V-shaped trays and taken out from above. A beautiful paper holder made using the traditional technique Japanese call Hikimage with Kiso cypress. Kiso is famous for producing cypress. A metal fitting is attached to the back side of the upper tray. As a result, the weight is increased and friction is reduced, enabling smooth removal. Kiso cypress is highly antibacterial, has a very beautiful grain, and has a refreshing scent.

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Weed lamp

Cheng Jinying lamp Lighting Friday, 2 January 2026

Weed

Weed is a portable lamp inspired by the form of wild grass. The lamp has two parts: a base and a slim stem with a light on top. The stem is lifted out of the base and held in the hand, so the light can be carried outdoors or into dark rooms. The base holds a wireless charging coil, and a receiver coil inside the stem collects the energy and charges the lamp. The outer shell is made by 3D printing in PLA, while the bendable stem is 3D printed in silicone around an iron wire. The lamp measures 110 x 95 x 460 millimetres.

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Musical vase

Ying Zhou vase Furniture Thursday, 1 January 2026

Musical

Musical is a multifunctional vase designed to hold fresh flowers, dried flowers or fruit. A detachable transparent glass container sits at the centre and can be filled with water and living plants or removed and used for dried flowers. The platform at the base can hold fallen flowers or fruit. A Bluetooth player is placed at the bottom of the vase, adding sound to the display of plants. The circular white shell is made by 3D printing, then painted and polished, while ABS plastic and glass are used for production.

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