Alessi has recently announced additions to Marcel Wanders‘ successful Dressed collection, as well as the debut of Dressed in Wood. The collection revolves around the most important meal of the day, introducing classic items found on the breakfast table. The Dutch designer focused his attention on the details of the form, applying the classic Dressed… [Read More]
Arturo Álvarez presents human-like light sculptures
Recently displayed at the ARCOmadrid Contemporary Art Fair, Encontros by Arturo Álvarez is a group of slender light sculptures that seem lifelike in form. At first sight, the sculptures appear as extremely plain and basic in form, however a closer look reveals that every piece is unique and different. The subtle light shines through the sculpted rope… [Read More]
Elsa & Jack by Färg & Blanche for Gärsnäs
The award-winning Färg & Blanche duo has created a set of new stools, Jack and Elsa, an addition to the Emma and Emily chairs. Designed for Swedish furniture company Gärsnäs, the stools use the stockinged leg section as a recurrent detail, recognizable from the Emma Series. The stools were introduced at the 2015 Stockholm Furniture Fair. When… [Read More]
Dancing Pendant by Iskos-Berlin for Menu A/S
Both sculptural and functional, the Dancing Pendant light by Iskos-Berlin for Menu A/S, is a great statement piece for dinners, long conversations, and acoustics. Resembling a pleated skirt, the Dancing Pendant is made of PELT felt, a material that’s 100% recyclable and mainly produced of used soda and water bottles. Design is about storytelling. And the clearer… [Read More]
Färg & Blanche Design a Chair Inspired by Suspenders
Stockholm-based design duo Färg & Blanche have designed a stackable chair inspired by suspenders. The chair was named Frankie in honour of the dance legend Frankie Manning, one of the creator of Lindy Hop. Fredrik Färg and Emma Marga Blanche have paid particular attention to the back of the chair, where thin metal “suspenders” give the piece… [Read More]
Chimney Lights by Benjamin Hubert for Viaduct
The Chimney lights are a collection of hand thrown clay pendants by designer Benjamin Hubert for Viaduct. The lights are produced using a technique known as slip-casting (liquid clay poured into plaster moulds). After casting the lights are hand painted with a terracotta slip. The lamps use natural clay for the region of Wales, where they… [Read More]
Deli Chair by Thomas Pedersen for Skandiform
Thomas Pedersen has designed an elegant stacking chair for Swedish furniture brand Skandiform. The organic form of the Deli Chair seems to wrap around the human body. The design of the chair was awarded the 2014 Red Dot Award, winning over the 40-member expert jury in the Product Design category. The idea behind Deli has… [Read More]
Ultra Slim Chair by Stefan Borselius for Blå Station
Swedish furniture brand Blå Station has initiated a project called Experiment 2015 where Stefan Borselius, Thomas Bernstrand and Blå Station’s own design manager, CEO and producer, Johan Lindau were invited to create three design classics for public environment. The project involved an entirely open design process where the designers would coach, debate and criticize each other. One… [Read More]
The Drawer Table by Ineke Hans for Arco
Dutch designer Ineke Hans has designed a multi-functional table for Arco that redefines the traditional table function. The Drawer Table challenges conventional notions and addresses how current social habits affect the way we use furniture. We find ourselves more often than not using furniture for different purposes than it was originally intended. Tables in particular… [Read More]
Coral Collection by Arturo Álvarez
The Coral collection by Arturo Álvarez is a series of delicate suspension lights inspired by the beauty of coral reefs. The collection incorporates five different pendant sizes and shapes that create an elegant and dynamic lighting setting. The suspended lights are made out of the award-winning silicone material SIMETECH®, enhancing the delicate qualities of the design. An… [Read More]
