Is it an optical illusion or is this bed actually floating? With its feet set so far inwards the YOMA bed gives the impression that it’s hovering over the floor. Its low frame height is also conspicuously inconspicuous, with the mattress sinking only a few centimetres into the frame it seems as if it's simply lying atop. Seemingly delicate, the YOMA bed created by de...
Sustainability, it’s fair to say, has proved itself to be, well, sustainable. But long before it became the issue de nos jours, long before it became fashionable (for want of a better word), there were design manufacturers pursuing the sustainability agenda. The Munich-based furniture producer ZEITRAUM is such a company, which, in this age of marketing hyperbole and ...
How the Craftsman Turns a Profit In taking a stand against reprobate behaviors such as overconsumption, waste and the exploitation of labor, many people are turning their attention towards avant-garde start-ups and small enterprises, enticed by their affability, authenticity and individuality. Of course valuing craftsmanship for these positive virtues is all well and go...
Growing up in manufacturing capital Santa Catarina and working in a furniture company from the age of 16 taught him about properties of materials and size of supply. ArchiExpo spoke with Almeida about his Clad chair and Twist table, both of which are part of his collection released for the international market in December 2015 at Artefacto in Miami and manufactured by SO...
They responded to the responsibility of representing national identity through design by creating a torch that exemplifies Brazil’s diversity. The torch is made up of several pieces of recycled aluminum, and its polished look can be attributed to the layer of opalescent epoxy resin coating the surface. The object, manufactured in Barcelona, remains unique due to a par...
The series, which includes three different cat beds, makes use of large domes that allow the cats to see the environment around them, and at the same times, makes them feel secure. The three designs include one that can be wall mounted, a double-dome one that can sit on the floor, and a third one that can be placed on a table. Each of the cat beds have an entry hole an...
The TGV L’Océane with 556 seats was designed as a high-speed train with the aim of providing passengers with a pleasant journey. The ergonomic seats are optimally tailored to the real average size of passengers; they have wide armrests and afford ample room for reclining. In first class, the seats are even rotatable. Every seat is provided with a USB port, folding table,...
The Tunnel cat house meets the preference of cats for spaces adapted to their size, which are narrow, long, elevated, and provide shelter. With a double-sided opening and many small windows, the cat can observe its surroundings from the inside as if from a vantage point, and retreat in contemplative peace. The matt white cat house is made of Betacryl and raised from the ...
QM weather. displays four icons which show each weather situation as well as a forecast of changes. The necessary information is derived from online sources and transferred to the device. The icons change colours between red, orange, white and blue according to weather and temperature forecast. The current weather is displayed by a constant light; the forecast for the re...
Moon Mirror is a mirror and table lamp in one. The round glass plane, enclosed by a slim metal frame, can be moved via a small joint. Horizontally aligned, the cosmetic mirror turns into a lamp whose brightness and light mode can be adjusted flexibly. The cone-shaped body also incorporates a Bluetooth speaker. This allows users to listen to relaxing music when putting on...
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Even though it was one of the most significative pieces of the eighties, so much it is part of the furniture included in American Phycho main character’s living room, the movie taken from the ultimate novel of that decade, what we know about the small table Alanda by Paolo Piva is still very little. It could be that the architect and designer who died last year wasn’t wi...
Madonna yesterday turned 60: congratulations and many happy returns. Among countless achievements she also put Marc Newson on the map. How? By using his Lockheed Lounge as a prop in the 1993 Rain video. Since those were years of pre internet, to get to know who made that aluminum covered lounge seat people had to wait the papers. Who latr covered the story of Lockheed be...
Square mirror with lacquered metal frame, mocha or burnished brass finish. Central mirror available in different shades.The new dimensions of the Visual mirrors create original reflections thanks to the different shades and to their modularity. They furnish private and public spaces with a refined simplicity and allow to create large compositions.
Following an overdose of bling, sensual and more refined versions of metallic brilliance are the new must have. A range of metallic nuances, including brass, pink gold, pale copper and silver. Luminous textures with delicate brilliance, an anodized effect, discretely shimmering, brushed or with softly chromed reflections.Futura is a collection of special Superdurable Fin...
Kuiken was inspired to create his Bottles Collection, after being captivated by the small distinct details found in the mass-produced green bottles. He began to cut into the bottles and found that the thickness was different in most of the bottles. These little irregularities prompted the designer to turn the “flaws” into something uniquely beautiful. To breathe new l...
Elegant and airy, IMAGE is a system of open items comprising an ultra-slim metal framework with upright supports and horizontal shelving, both measuring 18x10mm. The effect is of a rigorous geometrical grid featuring regular rectangular units reminiscent of the rationalist culture of the first half of the twentieth century. The slim 2mm and ...
Fashion is rather fleeting, even if it concerns not only clothing, but also interior design. The first half of the year 2018 is coming to an end and fashion trends of 2019 are beginning to form now. At the stage of ideas of designers, sketches and sketches, new fashion trends are emerging. First of all, three main stylistic trends emerge. This is a classic style, modern ...
Eight years since the last renovation, the family decided that it was about time to replace the kid-friendly, subdued interiors with a bolder, more idiosyncratic sensibility. Inspired by their admiration for American-Italian model Carmen Dell’Orefice’s flamboyantly chic New York apartment and eager to showcase their collected artwork of sentimental value, the house's own...
Through conceptual codes, Lema’s refined design language culminates in new proposals that emphasise the innovative approach of the company, unveiling a more original style, yet remaining faithful to the understated philosophy of the brand. Indeed, with the harmonious fusion of prestigious materials and vibrant colour tones – at times with minimal lines or impressive d...
The suggestively shaped supports slot into a deep indentation in the base of each carafe – similar to the dimples in the undersides of wine bottles. Only the tips of the tapered rods are contained, raising the bottoms of the jugs above the ground and contrasting the brushed brass with the thin hand-blown glass. According to Yasmine, the two materials were chosen to r...
The new side table and shelf join his prow-shaped Metsidian table, unveiled at last year's Design Miami fair. Explosion welding uses chemical explosives to bond materials that can't be joined through conventional welding. "[These] are dynamic works that represent a moment in time — an eruption that melds two divergent materials together," said Kyttanen. In Kyttane...
Wrong and Wood's Night Table and Chest of Drawers are shown above and below. “The utilitarian feel of the furniture that we have made is somewhat at odds with the cartoon graphic surface that covers it, and I feel this marriage illustrates perfectly the success of the collaborative process," says Woods. "Making a new body of work that is both playful as well as being ...
The first solar bench in the West Herzegovina Canton was placed in the city park in Posušje. The placed “Easybench” will enable a whole-day access to electrical energy for communication devices. With this act, the city increased the level of awareness about the use of renewable energy sources. The bench is donated by companies Sole from Posušje and Energomobil from...
Barausse renews its collaboration with Massimo Iosa Ghini. The perfect harmony with the designer is always a source of a positive synergy. The concept itself of 'Door' includes the idea of passage, transition from one space to another, and the leaf that divides them, is 'Matter'. As 'Matter', it can be treated, carved, molded until achieving its passing through , almo...
The Pinnn Litter Box features a threetray sifting system and ergonomic handles, which makes cleaning cat litter scoopless without cumbersome shovelling. After lifting the upper container, the waste can be separated from the clean litter by means of sifting. The tray is then turned by 90 degrees, and the two other tablets are slipped on top. The hydrophobic surface is nan...
A small and easy cafe chair designed so that parts can help each other to form a strong and visually exciting whole. That is a multi-purpose chair that is both suspensionable, stackable, and also have abilities for coupling, that can fit into most homes and public spaces. The chair with structure in beech wood and upholstered in fabric and/or leather. The seat can be mad...
The world of Tekhne is the collective spaces: hotels, restaurants, business centers and conference, residences to be furnished through maximum integration with the space, to allow for maximum comfort. Popsicle is a chair entirely of wood with a large wrap-around backrest and working details with rounded.
Marc Sadler’s awesome signature collection for Désirée conjured up the Orient at the recent Salone del Mobile. Haneda will certainly leave its mark on the company’s design history. Designed for moments in pleasant company, the innovative Haneda sofa represents the quintessence of the Désirée philosophy of merging elegance with functionality. It is a ‘sofa-non-sofa’...
Make a feast for our feathered friends! Based on the number of courses four different bird feeders are designed, a one course, two course, three course and five course. Each model is assembled out of aluminum parts combined with the finest bone china and red cedar wood. All materials are weather resistant for outdoor use. Because Frederik Roijé cares for nature.
We know it’s not easy to find a sofa bed that could be a cozy sofa to relax on but also a good bed to sleep in. Meda may be the solution to this problem because it’s the perfect sofa bed that you or your guests can use, even every day. Seats are filled with multilayer Waterlily while the back has a goose feather padding. These two materials match perfectly in order to g...
Eight years ago Frederik Roijé designed the Metrobowl, a bowl which shows the metropolises of Amsterdam and New York. To celebrate this and the amazing city of Amsterdam, Frederik Roijé added a limited edtion Metrobowl Amsterdam. The color gold is a reference to the Golden Age Metropolises are unique for their history. They are also special in their geographical sh...
The London-based designer combines traditional techniques with modern day design to create playful and bold designs, like this chair that has a wooden frame that’s cushioned with large noodle like upholstery. In this armchair design, she uses crochet to create the upper cushion that sits on the armrest. For the seat of the chair, yellow yarn has been wrapped around...
As with all creations from CO33, with this design Gregor Uhlmann has created a table that is light and filigree and does not disrupt the view of the rest of the room. This resulted in a slender base made of pure concrete consisting of 2 elements. And with the soft curves and many circles of different sizes, it reminds you a little of soap bubbles. The interlocking con...
With range S 830 we have developed a club chair that fits into the most diverse environments due to its versatility. The interaction of curved and straight lines makes it both feminine and masculine – it is precisely these contrasts that provide suspense and elegance to the chair. The comfortable, fully upholstered chair invites you to stay in it with its open formal lan...
Ivanka's QTZ Concrete edition – first shown at Spazio Rossana Orlandi during this year's Milan design week – will be displayed at two different venues during Design Miami, which officially kicks off tomorrow. The collection was first available in stainless steel but has since been realised in concrete by Australian designer Alexander Lotersztain. It includes a lounge...
