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Volta Coffee Table

Volta

Volta is a coffee table inspired by the rib vaults of cathedral ceilings. The frame is composed of crossed and diagonal arched ribs that shape the structural lines of the piece. Curved stainless steel plates are staggered at a 45 degree angle to support the tabletop, and the legs recall arched structural columns. The tabletop is made of half-reflecting glass, so the structure below stays visible. An internal light source is reflected and refracted by the glass, projecting light and shadow into the surrounding room.

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The HQ Multifunctional Table

The HQ

The HQ is a multifunctional table designed for small homes. The HQ serves as a dining table and as a shared office desk with a removable divider panel. The panel is coated with magnetic paint, so notes can be held on its surface. The table is made from Ecoboard, a material produced from natural wheat straw left over after harvests. Panels are cut with a CNC machine and joined by interlocking tongue and groove connections, so no screws are needed. A storage space holds small office supplies, and a cut-out keeps cables tidy. The table ships as a flat pack.

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Vani Chair

Vani

The Vani Chair was designed based on Scandinavian joinery techniques, with an internal cushion that projects the lumbar correctly, works in dining room environments and as armchairs for small environments, adjusting according to the user's need. the idea of a product that optimizes the space combined with the techniques of the Brazilian and Scandinavian carpentry, hiding the whole part of the tapestry, benefiting from the technological power, it explores complex machining so that the linearity is perfectly found in the product.

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BICAlounge Lounge Chair

BICAlounge

Bica Lounge is a lounge chair inspired by a Portuguese chair from 1950. The design keeps the original lines while raising the level of comfort. Bica Lounge stands between a traditional chair and a chaise longue, and measures 800 by 600 by 800 millimetres. The frame is made of steel, a widely recycled and recyclable material, and waterless degreasing and finishing solutions are applied. Natural cork upholstery honours the Portuguese cork tradition and is suitable for both homes and contract interiors.

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Maha Dining Chair

Maha

Maha is a line of dining chairs designed for homes and hospitality spaces. The design is based on the repetition of a curved element that forms a cocooning seat and backrest. Each chair is available with or without armrests. A wooden tongue joins the seat and the backrest at the rear, creating a visible detail. The lounger version has a generous size and is intended for relaxed sitting. Simple lines, wood and fabric are combined to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere in private rooms, hotels, serviced apartments and resorts.

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Literary Chair

Literary

Literary is a stackable chair inspired by the world of literature. The backrest and the seat take on the curves of the open pages of a book. The chair is made in a minimalist manner so that the resemblance to a book stays clear while the seating function is kept. The curved parts are formed from pressed moulded polycarbonate and are attached to a 22 mm tubular steel base. The entire structure is lacquered. The chair measures 420 mm in width, 440 mm in depth and 840 mm in height. Several chairs can be stacked for storage.

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Wheat Bunch Collection

Wheat Bunch

Gandom collection consists of a Round dining table for four people and chairs general form of the table reminiscent of a bunch of wheat which all the branches have been connected together with a colored leather ribbon the base part of the table is similar to the stems and the holder of the glass plate has been shaped like the wheat bunch the simplicity and the chair bases will lead the table to look better and the repetition of arc of a circle around an axis on the back part of the chair ,besides of an appropriate ergonomics has created a general resemblance under the plate of the table

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Couple Quilt Dual Temperature Control

Couple Quilt

Couple Quilt is a bed quilt with two temperature zones in a single piece. One zone is lighter and more breathable, made with a cutting and piercing process that forms a micro air circulation system to release excess heat and moisture. The other zone uses a baffle box and fulling construction with micro-pressure technology to hold warmth closer to the body. The two zones are joined by a quilting process. Identification buckles at the four corners, square on one side and round on the other, allow each zone to be found by touch.

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Vienna Dining Table

Vienna

Vienna is an oval dining table designed for contemporary dining spaces. The tabletop is made of dark brown coloured glass placed over lacquered MDF. The legs combine rose gold metal with lacquered MDF and are angled so that they stand firmly on the floor. A metal structure under the top adds strength. The edges of the thick tabletop are angled to give a lighter appearance. The dining table measures 2200 by 1100 millimetres, with a height of 755 millimetres. Two sizes and two colours are offered.

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Oscarina Chair

Oscarina

Oscarina is a handmade chair inspired by Brazilian modernist furniture of the 1950s. The design uses only two materials, wood and woven cane, both closely linked to Brazilian craft tradition. Straight lines are combined with hand-turned forms shaped on a lathe. Each part is cut, sanded, turned and glued, then varnished, and the cane is fixed into channels cut in the wood. The name refers to the Cathedral of Brasilia by Oscar Niemeyer, which inspired the lines. The chair measures 525 by 497 by 858 millimeters and suits many interiors.

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Wink Chair

Wink

The Wink Collection is a range of seating that includes dining chairs, lounge chairs and bar chairs. Each piece has a convex elliptical backrest shaped like an eye, supported by slender solid wooden legs. The forms are produced with CNC technology combined with traditional woodworking skills. Anodized cast metal parts join the backrest to the frame, adding strength while keeping the structure light and open. The backrest is offered in solid wood or upholstered with foam backing, and sustainably sourced woods are available. The curved back shape supports long periods of seated conversation.

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Twist  Console Table

Twist

Twist is a console table designed for entryways, hallways and dining rooms. The tabletop is made of marble or colored tempered glass with chamfered sides. Two twisted legs start at the center and end at opposite sides of the top. A metal frame with cut-outs holds the tabletop and reveals the material detail. A support structure under the tabletop connects the legs and adds strength. The legs can be rose gold or chrome electroplated, or black powder coated steel. The two twisted legs give Twist a sculptural form.

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