Furniture

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Brand: Yi Ju Tseng Design: Chair Tag: Furniture

Taiwan Imagery

Taiwan Imagery is a chair inspired by traditional Taiwanese culture. The design combines the KA-TSI bag, a woven bag commonly used in Taiwan, with the Tai-Shi Chair, a classical Chinese wooden armchair used in early Taiwanese homes. Bulrush and aluminum are the main materials. The chair measures 500 by 980 by 710 millimeters. The back, the cushion and the legs form three separate parts joined with screws, so transport is compact and manufacturing is simpler. A mold controls the curved shapes and reduces production errors.

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Brand: Fereshteh Haji Gholami Design: Chaise Longue Tag: Furniture

Infier

The Infier chair is a comfortable chaise longue inspired by sculptural forms and ergonomic design. Its unique properties include providing ergonomic support, a lightweight foam and frame design, and high-quality wooden material for a luxurious appearance and durability. It seamlessly blends into any environment, making it perfect for both work and leisure settings. The creative challenge was to balance form and function while ensuring ease of manufacturing and cost-effectiveness. The Infier chair is a standout piece that meets the needs of a wide range of users.

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Brand: Dan Shao Design: Lounge Table and Chair Tag: Furniture

Hui

Hui is a set of lounge furniture, made up of a chair and a small table, designed for reading and drinking tea. The form of the Ma Tau Wall, a gable element of Huizhou architecture in China, is transformed into a structural and decorative part of the furniture. The set is made of beech, leather and glass, joined with traditional Chinese mortise and tenon craftsmanship. The leather cushion and backrest are soft and give sufficient support. The table has two layers, and the lower leather layer holds books and magazines. The intent is to bring regional culture into the modern home.

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Brand: Linda Martins Design: Armchair Tag: Furniture

Cecilia

Cecilia is an armchair made from reused and discarded materials. The structure is built from pressed slats of leftover wood, shaped with wide feet and a broad seat so that short offcuts can be used. The backrest is formed by small pieces of leftover fabric tied to a flexible base with foam inside, creating a soft volume and added comfort. The seat is made of discarded leather, which can receive patches and details, so each armchair is unique. The low and reclining form invites rest and follows a Scandinavian style.

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Brand: Aw Siao Ping Design: Coffee Table Tag: Furniture

Folding Seasons

The concept is conceived from the Fibonacci spiral occurring in nature. This 3-dimensional spiral design is crafted using 4 concentric circles to form the top spiral while the bottom part is a flip mirror. These circles would form an endless loop resembling that of a spiraling star held in suspension. The spiral blades form undulated peaks and valleys while these points are meticulously calculated to form supports for the tabletop and base. 4 highest peaks to support the top while the subsequent 4 valleys form the bases. This gave the sculpture a sense of transparency, fluidity and cantilever

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Brand: Masoud Akbarzadeh Design: Furniture Tag: Furniture

Saltatur

Saltatur is a long-span table designed as a prefabricated composite structure. The table combines a compression-only concrete body, post-tensioning steel rods and an ultra-thin glass top. The glass top is shaped as a funicular three-hinged arch spanning 3.75 meters. The structural form was developed with three-dimensional graphic statics, so the concrete body is held in compression by tension ties at the top and bottom. The discrete spatial system reduces the volume of concrete and the carbon footprint while preserving the mass needed for structural performance.

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Brand: Miguel Arruda Design: Desk Tag: Furniture

Cilindro

Cilindro is a mobile desk designed for home working. The cylindrical body divides into two semi-cylinders. One half serves as a container with shelves, while the other half opens into a horizontal work surface. A telescopic steel leg folds out from the underside and holds the surface at 720 millimetres high. The semi-cylinders are made of curved MDF panels coated with laminate, and six wheels allow easy movement through interior spaces. Folding steel panels at the base give access to cable storage. The rounded form avoids sharp edges and suits small rooms.

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Brand: Yulong Zhang Design: Mutifunctional Stool Tag: Furniture

Suite

Suite Stool is a set of three seats designed for small homes. The three parts nest together to form one compact unit and can be pulled apart for separate use. Any two parts can also be joined, so one, two or three people can sit. The seats are made of plywood, which gives strong support, and all three parts are cut from a single wood panel measuring 1.2 by 2.4 meters. The compact shape allows flat packaging and quick assembly. Each unit measures 500 by 400 by 450 millimeters.

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Brand: Nak Boong Kim Design: Expandable Table Tag: Furniture

Lido

The Lido folds into a small rectangular box. When folded, it serves as a storage box for small items. If they lift the side plates, joint legs project out from the box and Lido transforms into a tea table or a small desk. Likewise, if they completely unfold the side plates on both sides, it transforms into a large table, with the upper plate having width of 75 Cm. This table can be used as a dining table, especially in Korea and Japan where sitting on the floor while dining is a common culture.

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Brand: Hugo Charlet-berguerand Design: Outdoor Metallic Chair Tag: Furniture

Tomeo

During the 60s, visionary designers developed the first plastic furniture. The designers’ talent coupled with the versatility of the substance led to its indispensability. Both designers and consumers became addicted to it. Today, we know its environmental dangers. Still, restaurant terraces remain filled with plastic chairs. This is because the market offers little alternative. The design world remains sparsely populated with manufacturers of steel furniture, even sometimes republishing designs from the late 19th century… Here comes the birth of Tomeo: a modern, light & stackable steel chair.

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Brand: Yongphan Sundara-vicharana Design: Collection Tag: Furniture

Phan

Phan Collection is inspired by the phan container that is a Thai container culture. The designer uses the structure of phan containers to make the structure of furniture that makes it strong. Design the form and detail that make it modern and simple. The designer used laser-cut technology and a folding metal sheet machine combination with CNC wood for making a complex and unique detail that is different than others. The surface has been finished with a powder-coated system to make the structure stay long, strong but light.

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Brand: Kenan Derya Sargin Design: Side Table Tag: Furniture

Glimpse

Glimpse is a side table designed for use beside seating units. The form of Glimpse is a reflection of an organic shape divided into small sections, joining an organic outline with a minimalist design. The table is made of wood and tempered glass. The wooden parts are produced with a CNC router, and silicone dots are attached to the wooden parts to stop the tempered glass from slipping. The glass has a concave slope that allows easy access from a sitting position on a sofa. The glass can be flipped, so the table can be placed on either side of the seating.

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