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Designer: Alp Usluduran Work: Bar Cabinet Classification: Furniture Date: Sunday, 5 July 2026

The Cuban

The Cuban is a bar cabinet designed for storage and social use. A humidor lined with cedar wood is integrated into the cabinet structure, providing a controlled environment for cigars, while the interior holds whiskey. The curved doors are made of flexible plywood with a high gloss lacquer finish, and marble is applied to the top surface. The upper surface can also be used as a deck for turntables and music equipment. Internal cable channels and power outlets allow several devices to operate through a single connection. A digital system controls humidity and lighting.

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Designer: Isabelle De Mari Work: Residential Writing Desk Classification: Furniture Date: Saturday, 4 July 2026

Ebisu

Ebisu is a residential writing desk designed to integrate work into domestic environments. The restrained proportions and balanced geometry allow the desk to engage with the living space rather than dominate it. A leather writing surface is flush mounted into the top, forming a continuous work plane. The structure is made of CNC machined MDF clad in natural pau ferro veneer and finished with matte acrylic varnish. Aged brass is used on edges, internal drawer dividers and a custom power box. Wiring is concealed through the legs to preserve formal clarity.

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Designer: Cuboro AG Work: Marble Run Classification: Toy Date: Friday, 3 July 2026

Cuboro Wave

Cuboro Wave expands the modular marble run system with wave-shaped elements that set marbles into rhythmic up and down motion. The reduced geometric design combines aesthetics with function, offering intuitive play for children and adults alike. Sustainably produced from Swiss Wood certified beech, the durable elements fit seamlessly with existing Cuboro sets. Wave introduces a new dimension of play that stimulates creativity, concentration and spatial imagination while ensuring lasting educational and emotional value.

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Designer: Louis Wai Yin Hung Work: Table Chair Set Classification: Furniture Date: Thursday, 2 July 2026

Zense

Zense is a transformative table that merges traditional Chinese craftsmanship with contemporary functionality. Its design takes the process of transformation into a ritualistic act, engaging the user's all 5 senses to seamlessly shift between calligraphy surface and tea ceremony platform. The piece is hand-crafted, pursuing unprecedented wood thinness through masterful artisan techniques, relying on traditional wooden joinery techniques alone, without any metal components.

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Designer: Isabelle De Mari Work: Jewelry Cabinet Classification: Furniture Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026

Takumi

Takumi is a jewelry cabinet that combines Japanese craft principles with contemporary furniture construction. The cabinet has fifteen drawers with chamfered edges and a concealed sliding system that works without lateral panels, creating a floating drawer effect. The interior is lined with natural leather and fitted with removable suede dividers for flexible organization. The brass handle is cast by the lost-wax method using reclaimed offcuts. The design turns the storage of personal jewelry into a calm and attentive routine.

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Designer: Timoteo Maffei Work: Electric Motorcycle Classification: Motorcycle Date: Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Egera

Egera is a new breed of electric motorcycle, built for the discerning urban professional who values time, style, and freedom. Agile and elegant, it redefines city commuting with zero compromise: no fuel, no noise, no parking drama, just plug in at home and go. Designed to turn heads in traffic, Egera merges modern performance with classic cues. Its proportions and stance echo the familiar silhouette of traditional motorcycles, creating a bridge between generations. It welcomes new riders with confidence and comforts seasoned ones with timeless design language.

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