Luca Nichetto created the Ladle seating system that aims to take the classic chairs from the 60s, such as the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen and the Pollock chair by Charles Pollock, and give them a contemporary twist. Designed for Italian manufacturer Arflex, the seating family uses a fixed seat structure that is consistent in all… [Read More]
Colina by Arper
This year at the 2014 Milan Design Week, Italian manufacturer Arper introduced the Colina family of armchairs. The soft yet sculptural design was initially created to complement the fluid architecture of the modular sofa system Loop. The elegant organic form and diverse range of options, makes the Colina family adaptable to any interior. The armchairs… [Read More]
Mood by René Holten for Artifort
Internationally renowned company Artifort, together with designer René Holten, created a sleek upholstered bucket seat with five different bases, four different styles of upholstery, and a great selection of colours and fabric options. The Mood chair portrays itself as the ideal dining chair that can adapt itself to any interior style. I feel privileged to be able… [Read More]
Emily Chair by Färg & Blanche for Gärsnäs
Stockholm based design studio Färg & Blanche has created the Emily chair for Swedish furniture company Gärsnäs. The small quilted chair was created as an addition to their larger Emma armchair. Emily is our Emma easy chair’s little sister. Just like siblings, they are similar but still different. The family likeness can be seen in the needlework:… [Read More]
Artifort brings back Pierre Paulin’s work from the 60’s
Artifort recently reintroduced, at the 2014 Milan Design Week, Pierre Paulin’s F564 and C565 designs. Renamed ‘Nest’, the two pieces were originally designed in 1962, and were part of a previous well-loved Artifort collection. The armchair is ideal for times when you want to curl up on your own with a book or a tablet… [Read More]
Local Wood Collection by Jorre van Ast for Arco
Jorre van Ast has created the Local Wood Collection for the dutch design brand Arco. The name Local Wood says it all, as the dutch designers focus their attention on creating a collection that showcases local wood from the region around Arco workshop in Winterswijk. The collection includes the Base Table, Base Round Table, and the… [Read More]
UNStudio designs Gemini for Artifort
Ben van Berkel from award-winning architecture firm UNStudio, collaborated with manufacturer Artifort to create an asymmetrical chair that centres around the idea of flexibility and movement. Gemini comprises two asymmetrical designed chairs, and a matching table, and can be seen at the on-going 2014 Milan Design Week. Gemini can be placed as single seating elements,… [Read More]
Arper Introduces Zinta Modular Sofa
Italian manufacturer Arper will reveal at the 2014 Milan Design Week, a new modular sofa system defined by the harmonious juxtaposition of smooth lines and warm materials. Designed by Lievore Altherr Molina, Zinta comes in a variety of lengths and customizing materials, that can serve a range of environments from residential to office, lounge or even… [Read More]
Kristian Aus launches the Ziggy Hook through Kickstarter
Ziggy is a project that is very close to Kirstian Aus‘ heart. For the last few years, the Sydney-based designer has been designing and producing products through his design consultancy Autumn, and his brand UNDER. Being a big believer in the idea that design should be democratic and accessible, he has launched Ziggy through Kickstarter…. [Read More]
Torei Side Tables by Luca Nichetto for Cassina
The Torei Family was born as a collaboration between designer Luca Nichetto and Italian manufacturer Cassina. The concept for the small tables, grew out of the idea of a serving tray’s small dimensions and flexible use. The name Torei complements the concept, as it is a phonetic transposition of the Japanese word for “tray”. The… [Read More]
