Furniture

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Brand: Xuanang Gao Design: Chair Tag: Furniture

Transparent

Transparent is a chair designed for rest and for holding objects. The chair is made of plastic, wood, high density sponge and woven fabric. The outer surface is formed from bent plastic with a transparent tint, so the whole structure of the chair remains visible. One armrest is wide and can be used to lean on, to place books or to support the legs during a short rest. The cushion can be removed for easy cleaning and replacement. The plastic and the fabric colors can be customized to suit the surroundings.

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Brand: Agne Balke Design: Writing Desk Tag: Furniture

Online

The name of the desk Online represents not only the ever present internet and social media, but also an ability to connect to your dreams, goals and imagination.The design of the writing desk was inspired by graphic ornaments and geometric shapes. A black line divides the table top into two parts from different materials. At the back there is a flap from natural wood. The white section on left side can slide forwards as an inverted drawer and reveal a storage compartment. On the right, ones eye catches a wooden decoration, which hides a small box for desk essentials or a candy or two.

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Brand: Enza Home Design Team Design: Headboard and Base Tag: Furniture

Dorian

Dorian is a headboard and bed base designed for bedrooms. The front surface of the headboard is quilted, while the back surface is covered with flat faux leather. A piping detail marks the line where the two surfaces meet. Anthracite faux leather emphasizes the form and supports easy cleaning. The bed base rests on two gold detailed metal legs painted in RAL 7043, which raise the frame above the floor and keep the area beneath easy to clean. The angled headboard also allows comfortable reading in bed. Dorian is produced in several widths to suit rooms of different sizes.

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Brand: Edvard Glazebrook Design: CHAIR AND STOOL Tag: Furniture

ARCH

Arch is a chair and a backless seat made of carved and black stained laminated pine wood. The design is based on simple and repetitive forms and shapes, which give the furniture a homogeneous and logical expression. Five identical arches form the legs and the backrest of the chair, while the backless seat is made of three half arches that meet in the centre. All parts are cut from a laminated wooden plate with a CNC router, then glued and joined with wooden dowels. The curves strengthen the furniture at its weakest points.

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Brand: ChungSheng Chen Design: Bench Tag: Furniture

GanDan

This is a handcrafted bench inspired by the nature of silkworm spinning and cocooning, and with reference to the traditional craftsmanship of Aomori Prefecture Japan, with which take shaped by enlacing the golden teak wood veneer through continuous wrapped in circles and layers, showing the beauty of veneer gradation, to form a perfect streamlining shape of bench. Looks hard as if wooden bench but is soft sitting feel instead. Without any waste or scrap when it was made which is relatively environmentally friendly.

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Brand: Xu Le Design: Chair Tag: Furniture

Smile

Smile is a wooden chair designed for everyday use. The backrest is shaped like a slightly raised corner of a mouth, which gives the chair its name. The armrests, front legs and rear legs appear as one piece of wood that has been split and has grown, reflecting the idea of the growth of all things. The curved lines of the armrests and backrest are light, smooth and full, and they create a soft shadow effect. The chair is made of beech and North American walnut, shaped by a wood bending process. The seat and the backrest are refined to improve comfort.

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Brand: Olga Szymanska Design: Coffee table Tag: Furniture

Hus

Hus is a coffee table that also works as a toy house for children. The table consists of two modules and a removable top. Each module represents a floor of a building, with windows, stairs, movable walls and miniature furniture. The modules can be shifted, turned or separated, and guide rails keep them stable. An empty module serves as storage. The bottom piece and legs are made of solid oak, and the upper piece and top are made of MDF. Children can explore the textures and weight of construction materials such as wood, concrete and clear panels.

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Brand: MANISH MAHESHWARI Design: Accent Chair Tag: Furniture

Ori

Ori is an accent chair inspired by the art of origami and by the form of a ruffled palm leaf. The design translates paper folding into metal folding. Thin galvanised metal gives the chair strength and a light, paper-like appearance and suits outdoor use. Wood is applied only at the seat and the backrest to improve seating comfort. Bolts and magnets join the folded parts into one piece with a clean finish. The chair folds down for compact packing and delivery. The colours are drawn from the sunflower. Unfolded dimensions are 880 mm high and 950 mm in diameter.

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Brand: Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Design: Chair Tag: Furniture

Butterfly

Butterfly is a chair inspired by the shape of a butterfly. The curved lines of the wings were extracted and developed into the form of the seat, the backrest and the legs. The backrest and the seat surface are divided into two parts, following the movement of the wings. The chair is made of high-speed steel and is shaped as a single piece by 3D printing, which gives good strength and a metallic luster. The structure is stable, and the shape and the structure are well integrated. The chair can be used for rest, reading and decoration.

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Brand: Patrick Sarran Design: Pedestal Table Service Tag: Furniture

Guinguet

Guinguet is a pedestal serving table designed for use beside restaurant dining tables. The table supports the preparation and plating of food in front of guests. A bent front leg allows the top to reach over the dining table, so no gap remains between the two, even with round tables. The tabletop follows this projection, and the resulting shape takes on an animal-like appearance. The serving height suits standing work. Guinguet is made of oak wood with traditional techniques combined with digital tools. A drawer is placed under the shelf, and a beech cutting board can be added.

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Brand: ELENA KORNILOVA Design: Interior Cabinet Tag: Furniture

Fluid

Fluid is a storage cabinet designed for living rooms and office spaces. The cabinet holds documents and small everyday objects. The body and the shelves are made from eco boards, a material free from formaldehyde and chemical emissions. The outer surface is covered with cork embedded with a textured cork pattern that recalls the natural circular lines of stone and wood. Bronze handles add a sculptural element. The interior is finished in dark matt brass. The pattern was inspired by Chinoiserie art and its fine tracery.

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Brand: Shih An Ko Design: Bench Tag: Furniture

Kawadoko

Kawadoko is a wooden bench designed to offer relief from summer heat. The name refers to platforms built over rivers in Japan during summer, where people cool down beside running water. The bench is made of white oak, using mortise and tenon joints and woodturning, and follows the structure of traditional wooden architecture. Long gaps between the seat rods allow air to pass through for a cool sitting experience. The seat is wider than average, so users can sit cross-legged or lie down to rest. The rounded rod edges serve as handles when the bench is moved.

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