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Chicago Line Armchair

Alexandre Kasper Armchair Furniture Sunday, 27 September 2026

Chicago Line

Chicago Line is an armchair with a matching ottoman, designed for long periods of seated rest. The armchair is made of solid wood machined with five axis technology, and the arms are shaped on a computer numerical control lathe. The seat combines two gentle curves that follow human anatomy with high performance foam. All wooden parts are machined so that the armchair appears as a single piece. The form is inspired by the modern and industrial architecture of the city of Chicago. The ottoman extends the comfort and completes the set.

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Nevi Kinetic Desk Lamp

Andrei Ananenka Kinetic Desk Lamp Lighting Saturday, 26 September 2026

Nevi

Designed by Andrei LiLo, Nevi is a desk lamp built around a self centering kinetic system. Constructed from hand finished Aisi 304 stainless steel, the lamp features a spherical base and a slender vertical stem. It functions as a task light with a focused beam, while also responding to touch with a gentle oscillation that returns the object to its vertical axis. The project extends to its aluminum packaging, which is designed to transform into a secondary ambient light. Released as a numbered limited edition, Nevi explores the relationship between kinetic behavior and material presence.

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Plover Multi Purpose Chair

Zuo Zuo Limited Multi Purpose Chair Furniture Friday, 25 September 2026

Plover

Plover is a multi-purpose chair designed for classrooms, seminars and collaborative workshops. The chair supports several sitting postures. Users can sit in the conventional front-facing position, or sit back-to-front in a horse-riding posture. The characteristic feature of Plover is an integrated tablet that forms a small work surface. The tablet also serves as an armrest for side seating or as a higher seat with a footrest. The chairs can be used individually or grouped together for discussion and co-creation.

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Grampo Lamp

Bruno De Lazzari Lamp Lighting Thursday, 24 September 2026

Grampo

The Grampo Lamp makes use of brazilian wood fibers' natural flexibility, enabling it to bend, clip, or detach the light spot, converting it into a battery-powered flashlight that recharges while clipped in the stand. This design showcases the material's inherent characteristics and a commitment to sustainable sourcing. This project combines traditional woodworking with advanced manufacturing, including 3D printing. Grampo Lamp is inspired by the rich tradition of Brazilian wood design, yet it integrates functionalities that are only available in contemporary times.

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Frequency Furniture

Sebastián Ángeles Furniture Furniture Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Frequency

Frequency is a limited edition furniture collection composed of a lounge chair, lamp, chair, and side table, each inspired by sound frequencies associated with healing and emotional balance. Made from polished aluminum, the pieces were developed using sound visualizers and digital modeling, then crafted through traditional casting techniques. The collection transforms intangible sound waves into tactile, sculptural forms that invite sensory interaction and emotional connection.

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Jaipur Furniture Collection

Sonal Tuli And Manoj Tuli Furniture Collection Furniture Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Jaipur

Jaipur is a furniture collection of seven pieces inspired by the city of Jaipur in India. The collection includes a console, a credenza, a mirror, a sideboard, a rug, a chandelier and a pendant lamp. The forms are drawn from the honeycombed facade of the Hawa Mahal, while the patterns recall the blue pottery craft of the region. White marble is combined with lapis lazuli through stone inlay and stone overlay, two traditional Indian crafts made by hand. The sideboard can be dismantled, and each leg is fixed to the top, which eases transport.

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Design Brand of the Day

Design Brand of the DaySpecial CoverageSunday, 20 September 2026

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