Furniture

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Designer: Shota Urasaki Work: Shelf Classification: Furniture

Mushroom

Mushroom is a shelf designed for the free display of everyday objects. Each mushroom form is hand-carved one by one from Okinawan camphorwood and embedded with a magnet. The mushrooms are attached to a thin steel plate that rises from the floor, so each form can be positioned freely. Large mushrooms hold various items, while small mushrooms hold postcards or memos. The base combines bent steel plates with plywood. The design was inspired by mushrooms growing on a wooden sign, and its appearance changes with each user.

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Designer: Michael Strantz Work: Workspace Classification: Furniture

Dava

Dava is developed for open space offices, schools and universities where quiet and concentrated work phases are important. The modules reduce acoustic and visual disturbances. Due to its triangular shape, the furniture is space efficient and allows a variety of arrangement options. The materials of Dava are WPC and wool felt, both of which are biodegradable. A plug-in system fixes the two walls to the tabletop and underlines simplicity in production and handling.

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Designer: Jorge Prieto Work: Armchair Classification: Furniture

Lotus

The Lotus Armchair is an exquisite piece of hand-made craftsmanship, combining the elegant lines of the Bauhaus era with vanguard techniques and the finest materials. By curving each piece with the utmost care and attention to detail, designers shaped a design with a unique and modern look that brings a touch of freshness and unmistakable beauty into houses. Each tube that shapes its lightweight frame has been specifically designed to confer the user maximum comfort and resilience without compromising the overall design; gifting it with a stunning personality and a perfectly balanced look.

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Designer: Erno Dierckx Work: Dinning Chair Classification: Furniture

Folded 01

Folded 01 is a dining chair. The seat and back are formed from a single sheet of raw aluminium, bent by hand. The folded shape gives the chair rigidity and a natural bending effect that adds comfort. The aluminium sheet is mounted on a coloured steel frame, which provides a subtle colour detail. The design was inspired by the folding of a square paper note, which becomes rigid once folded. The chair measures 450 mm in width, 500 mm in depth and 800 mm in height. The aim was to return to the essence of the object with a minimal appearance.

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Designer: Linda Martins Work: Chair Classification: Furniture

Sushi

Sushi is a chair designed for homes and other interiors. The structure is handmade from noble wood and shaped with simple lines and clear geometric angles. The parts are made one by one and glued, following traditional carpentry methods. Textured fabrics bring comfort to the seat and the cylindrical backrest, while brass details complete the piece. The backrest is fixed in a way that allows the fabric to be replaced later. The chair measures 520 mm in width, 500 mm in depth and 810 mm in height.

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Designer: Mate Meszaros Work: Folding Stool Classification: Furniture

Tatamu

By 2050 two thirds of the earth population will live in cities. The main ambition behind Tatamu is to provide flexible furniture for people whose space is limited, including those who are frequently moving. The aim is to create an intuitive furniture that combines robustness with an ultra-thin shape. It takes only one twisting movement to deploy the stool. While all the hinges made of durable fabric keeping it light weight, the wooden sides provide stability. Once pressure is applied to it, the stool only gets stronger as its pieces lock together, thanks to its unique mechanism and geometry.

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Designer: Christos Yordamlis Work: Sofa Classification: Furniture

Loover

Loover is a sofa designed for simple assembly and disassembly. The separate, detachable parts are joined without tools and without screws, nails, pegs or glue. The connection method keeps the frame stable and sturdy. The frame combines walnut veneered birch boards, cut and shaped by a CNC machine, with a metal base made from a hollow circular profile finished in electrostatic paint. The seat and back cushions are upholstered in fabric. Loover can be transported and stored with ease, and wood textures, base colors and fabrics can be combined in many ways.

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Designer: Ye Feng Work: Platformized Shelving System Classification: Furniture

Dynamic

Dynamic is a modular shelving system designed for home and office storage. The system is based on a platform and accessories approach. Each vertical column has three sides with tracks and lock hole slots, so cross bars and load-bearing joints can be fitted in many positions. The columns are made of extruded aluminum alloy, a recyclable metal with low manufacturing cost. Floor and ceiling installation are both possible, and widths and lengths can be customized. Components are easy to exchange, so the layout can be rearranged as storage needs change.

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Designer: Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Work: New Chinese Style Classification: Furniture

Classic

Classic is a writing desk designed in a new Chinese style. The design adapts the raised end table form of traditional Chinese furniture, where the two raised ends reduce the chance of scrolls and other items falling from the surface. The desk is made of red oak, while cast iron forms the connections between the tabletop, the seat and the legs. A lower shelf adds storage space. The metal parts are shaped by computer controlled machining, and the curved sections are finished by hand. The desk top uses a traditional Chinese panel splicing method.

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Designer: Andriy Mohyla Work: Desk Classification: Furniture

Duoo

Duoo desk is the desire to express character through the minimalism of forms. Its thin horizontal lines and angled metal legs create a powerful visual image. The upper shelf allows you to place stationery so that it does not disturb while working. A hidden tray on the surface for connecting devices maintains a clean aesthetics. The table top made of natural veneer carries the warmth of the natural wood texture. The desk maintains an impeccable balance, thanks to harmoniously selected materials, functionality and practicality combined with aesthetics of regular and strict forms.

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Designer: Fulden Topaloglu Work: Furniture Series Classification: Furniture

Sama

Sama is an authentic furniture series that provides functionality, emotional experience and uniqueness through its minimal, practical forms and strong visual effect. The cultural inspiration drawn from the poetry of whirling costumes worn in Sama ceremonies is reinterpreted in its design through a play of conic geometry and metal bending techniques. The sculptural posture of the series is combined with simplicity in materials, forms and production techniques, to offer functional & aesthetic benefits. The result is a modern furniture series providing a distinctive touch to living spaces.

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Designer: Rakeem Bradshaw Work: Chair Classification: Furniture

Dihedral

Dihedral is a lounge chair built from geometric shapes and symmetrical components. The design combines regular and concave hexagonal forms to support the seat and the backrest. The hexagon was chosen because the shape is found in nature and forms strong, regular structures. Mid-century modern styles influenced the clean appearance of the chair. Dihedral is made of solid rubberwood with a walnut brown finish and is upholstered in faux leather over foam padding. The lounge chair is intended for indoor use only.

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