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Sharing Joy Lounge Chair

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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Bada Chair

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

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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Focal Bookcase

Focal

The Focal bookcase combines neoclassical symmetry with Art Deco elegance, featuring metal columns and asymmetrical chamfered shelf edges for a dynamic yet balanced look. Drawing inspiration from architectural rhythm, it merges classic refinement with modern craftsmanship. Precision-cut and hand-finished surfaces ensure a smooth texture, while hidden connection points provide structural integrity, creating the illusion of floating shelves and enhancing the design’s refined aesthetic.

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Flip Transformative Chair

Flip

Having as a principle the material restraint and purity of form, the design quality is based on geometric folds and lines which result in an interconnection of different parts that all service the function. The design allows the chair to migrate between different settings and respond to moods and needs of the user, since it can be transformed just by flipping it. Nothing is without a purpose and the separate elements collaborate to create a lightweight yet extremely rigid structure.

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Gis Chair

Gis

Gis is a three legged wooden chair with bronze feet and is carved out from two walnut logs with exquisite craftsmanship to seem as a sculpture. The wood knots and scars are remained exposed to give the objects a special characteristic. Despite its uncanny appearance, Gis is ergonomic due to the careful design of curves and angles. The design is an exploration of solid wood possibilities and also is a walk on the edge of Art and Design, Beauty and Function.

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Balanco Stackable Stools

Balanco

Balanco is a set of stackable blocks that serve as seating, tables and play objects. The multifaceted blocks can be arranged, positioned and stacked in many ways. Balancing the blocks requires patience and calmness, so Balanco can be shared by friends and families at home. The structure is foam based and lightweight, and the earth-tone felt finish is soft to touch. The blocks are safe for young children and remain solid enough for adults to sit on. Varying sizes suit the heights of both children and adults.

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Jazz Bookcase

Jazz

Jazz Bookcase draws inspiration from 1920s Art Deco and the Jazz Age, merging historic elegance with contemporary design. Its fluid lines and curves, reminiscent of a saxophone's form, combine with integrated led strips that cast warm, soft transitions reminiscent of to jazz club lighting. The piece features a matte black lacquer finish with copper accents that deepen in light, supported by Cnc-cut wood panels and laser-cut metallic details. A balanced shelving system and innovative light diffusion techniques ensure both functionality and aesthetic appeal.

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Umma Indoor Outdoor Armchair

Umma

Whether looking for a complement to a home decor, or simply a chair for the outdoor space, the Umma armchair is a choice that can transform the environment. The Umma Armchair, has a structure crafted with aluminum, a 100 percentage recyclable material, and nautical rope as coating, while the upholstery has padding and technical fabric, both resistant to water. These materials allow the comfort use of the Umma armchair indoors or outdoors as it is resistant to the action of the weather. Umma Armchair’s design has the possibility to overcome the barrier of time and remains by for many years.

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Fan  Side Table

Fan

The Fan table is a stunning example of how natural materials can be transformed into unique and functional pieces of furniture. The collection includes a coffee table, dining table, and side table, all designed with a graphic and timeless language that exudes elegance and sophistication. What sets the Fan Collection apart is the designer's ability to add emotional elements to her pieces, creating a sense of connection between the furniture and the people who use them. The marble plates, combined with a ball made from the same material, come together to form a sculptural object.

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Ida Chair

Ida

Ida embodies a unique design through an elegant and timeless aesthetic, focusing on simplicity, ergonomics, materials and modern craftsmanship. It showcases how prosumer products like Do-It-Yourself furniture can be intelligent, sophisticated, functional and, most importantly, sustainable. The chair can be customized and ordered online, ready to assemble or locally made by anyone using a web platform and digital fabrication technologies. The result is a versatile chair with a single sustainably sourced material and a few parts assembled in seven easy steps without nails, screws or glue.

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Sertao Side Table

Sertao

Sertao is a side table inspired by the painting Abaporu, created in 1928 by Tarsila do Amaral, a symbol of modernism in Brazil. The rounded form follows fluid and organic lines that reinterpret the movement and the playful spirit of the painting. Soft and vivid tones complete the composition. The table has an MDF structure with lacquer paint and an American oak finish. It measures 45 cm in width, 30 cm in depth and 50 cm in height. Each piece is handcrafted by local artisans in Cruzilia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

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