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Hopper Chair

Hopper

Hopper is a wooden chair designed for relaxed seating. The double curved frame with a customized profile supports comfort and gives the chair a dynamic form. Three corners of the profile are rounded where the body touches the chair, while one sharp edge remains to highlight the overall shape. The reclined angle turns into smooth armrests and backrests. Resting and support panels add lightness and structural stability. The parts were made with five axis CNC machining and then assembled by hand.

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Origami  Bookshelf

Origami

Origami is a bookshelf designed for the storage of books of different sizes. The staggered inclined arrangement creates shelves with heights from 24 to 32 centimetres, so large albums can be placed beside smaller books in a neat order. The varying depths follow the sizes of the volumes. Special folds tie the parts together and give an origami-like appearance. The bookshelf is assembled from solid North American black walnut or hard maple with mortise and tenon joints and is finished with wax oil. A stainless steel base with anti-tipping connectors keeps the structure stable.

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Arasta Multifunctional Bench

Arasta

Arasta which is designed from inspired from ability to move, folding and make them ready for reuse when necessary in built-in furniture existing in Turkish traditional architectural culture draws attendion its different proportions and multi-functionality. The product which is designed to allow different uses during the day to accompany the transformation and movement of life creates a solution for the different needs during the entrance and exit of the place with its revolving tray and wooden shelf. The product aimes to be a character of the lifestyle that values hospitality.

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Wavy Desk

Wavy

Design was inspired by nature elements. The writing desk was created using water theme, to move some feeling of nature to home. The top of the desk creates an effect of ripples which are made by water drop. Writing desk edge performs a function. It does not let to fall writing supplies down on the ground. Also it is as meditation tool while thinking or relaxing, because there is a possibility to roll small marbles along the lines. Desk is made from non porous material, so it opens up more possibilities and much more freedom. So user can work with laptop or paint with watercolor.

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Pan Coat Rack

Pan

Pan is a coat hanger made up of three steel elements connected by a central joint. Each component is obtained by reusing the waste steel sheet coming from industrial laser cutting processes. Each component is sized with the aim of reusing as much material as possible. Pan is a multifaceted object, the two dimensional sheet takes on a new three dimensional aesthetic, a multifaceted volume with a sculptural value. Each pan is unique because its design depends on how the elements are randomly arranged on the slab during the ongoing production process.

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Mods Clock

Mods

Mods wall clock is made of natural wood and bent MDF with paint printing. The clock hands are also wooden. The serifs on the dial are metals. The clock will perfectly fit into the modern interior in the decoration of which there are natural materials or furniture. The clock has a quiet running and will not disturb any of the residents of the house or office staff. A large and not overloaded with graphics dial allows you to clearly see what time it is. The controls for the arrows with the battery compartment are on the reverse side. On the back wall there is a hanger for hanging on the wall.

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Shade Partition Shelf

Shade

Shade is a partition shelf based on the shoji, a Japanese sliding door made of wooden frames and thin Japanese paper. The frame and side panels are made of cedar wood, and the thin paper, known as washi, is pasted onto the wooden frames. The shadows of objects behind the shelf can be seen through the washi. The appearance can be altered by using different types of washi, by leaving some frames uncovered, or by moving the frames. Wooden dowels join the parts, and a special mold allows the washi to be replaced without distortion.

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Salvador  Decorative Clock

Salvador

Salvador clock is a modern version of the melted clock by Spanish painter Dali. The project began on March 2020, at the very beginning of the first lockdown. During this period, lots of people all around the world felt the time has slowed down. Liquid, melted time became the inspiration for the design. The challenge was to create a desirable object that will upgrade any home office and will make the work from home more pleasant. The simple, minimalist shape allows this item to be functional and to fit different home styles.

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Popsitable Table

Popsitable

Popsitable is a table inspired by the shape of popsicle sticks. The table measures 2100 mm in width, 900 mm in depth and 720 mm in height. Rounded corners and straight lines shape each part, and the legs recall the wide end of a popsicle stick. An n-shaped support and a jointed structure under the top give the table stability. The table is made of carbonized bamboo wood, a material produced from raw bamboo that is crushed into threads, treated at high temperature and pressure, then bonded and hot pressed. Bamboo offers a low-carbon alternative to timber.

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Cinque  Sofa

Cinque

Cinque is a three seater sofa designed for easy assembly without screws or nails. An original interlocking system allows the sofa to be assembled and disassembled by hand, as often as needed, without tools. The structure is made of birch plywood coupled with Fenix and shaped by numerical control machining. The cushions are covered in eco-leather or natural handmade fabrics. The sofa measures 205 by 88 by 73 centimeters, and only 10 centimeters in height when taken apart, so it can be stored in a small space. Indoor and outdoor versions are available.

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Pheather Table

Pheather

Pheather is designed as a minimalist table capable of playing many roles, from dining to office, working or chilling, and everything in between. With a total length of 2200mm, it seats 6 - 8 people comfortably. It lends itself perfectly to different decorative styles and types of chair. Unique supporting structure and design keep the top from warping without the use of frame as traditional table. Material's hardness and exceptional wood processing techniques make it a true asset that lasts for years.

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Rhythm Desk

Rhythm

Rhythm is a desk designed for work and design tasks. The structure is inspired by the wooden frames of ancient Chinese architecture, where timber beams carry the load of the building. Rhythm is built with traditional mortise and tenon joints, so no metal hardware is required. The desk is made of black walnut, shaped by computer numerical control machining and finished by hand grinding. The surface measures 1800 millimeters by 800 millimeters, and the height is 700 millimeters. The simple frame keeps the desk stable and allows users to work at the desktop or receive guests.

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