Industrial designer Ruthy Shafrir has launched on Kickstarter an eco-friendly shelving unit that can be assembled in less than five minutes without any tools or fasteners. Ruche was inspired by the bee hive shape, known for its strength and stability. The project is currently running on Kickstarter. For backing up the project and more details,… [Read More]
Artzavod launches environmentally friendly lamp on Kickstarter
Artzavod design studio has launched on Kickstarter a hand made environmentally friendly desk lamp. The minimalist T2 lamp fits into any decor be it a modern office or your bedroom. The project has already reached its goal on Kickstarter, and will be funded on January 6, 2015. See more details on the official Kickstarter page… [Read More]
oXo Chair by Xavier Lust for Kristalia
This year, Italian manufacturer Kristalia has released the new oXo collection of chairs. The design was born from Kristalia’s ongoing research for new production technologies, and Xavier Lust‘s in-depth knowledge and fascination with aluminum. The oXo collection highlights the hallmarks that made Xavier Lust famous: curves created by his innovative process of bending metal surfaces…. [Read More]
Eco-friendly Wood Laptop Stand by Stood
Stood has introduced an eco-friendly Laptop Stand made of wood. The minimalist design is portable, light, affordable and fully customizable. With its simple design, Stood aims to improve your posture while working, and at the same time protect your laptop against liquid spills and overheating. Stood is made out of two simple pieces of beech… [Read More]
Contador by WEWOOD
Inspired by traditional Portuguese furniture, Contador is a handcrafted piece with a unique and timeless design. Designed by WEWOOD, the furniture piece aims to offer several storage compartments, through a simple and elegant design. Contador features a series of drawers with different dimensions, allowing to store documents, brochures, sketches, jewels, watches, as well as other collectable… [Read More]
Stardust Floor Lamp by Delightfull
Stardust Floor lamp is a mid century modern revolving lamp designed by Diogo Carvalho for Delightfull. The lamp was inspired by constellations with a flair of jazz gives any interior an intimate atmosphere. The lamp is constructed out of seven brass tubes into a rounded oblong shape, through a sophisticated handmade process. Each tube was… [Read More]
Tuareg by Ferruccio Laviani for Foscarini
Tuareg designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Foscarini resembles an artistic installation more than a conventional floor lamp. References to the world of contemporary art stand out among Laviani’s sources of inspiration, ranging from echoes of land art to hand crafted architecture. The elegant tubular structure features a surprising “ordered chaos” with astonishing stability and harmonious shape… [Read More]
Hugo Ribeiro designs a table wrapped in crocheted plastic bags
Portuguese designer Hugo Ribeiro has recently introduced CROKÉ, a corner table inspired by traditional Portuguese stools and the art of crochet. Sustainability is deeply embedded in Ribeiro’s designs, with all his projects conveying the same message: “that every material can have a new cycle of usage”. CROKÉ’s structure is made of pine wood, and introduces the… [Read More]
Etna vases by Frédéric Richard for PER/USE
With the launch of the 2014 collection, Belgian design brand PER/USE introduced a series of minimalist conical wooden vases that celebrate pure form and craftsmanship. The Etna vases were designed by Frédéric Richard, drawing inspiration from the forms of volcanos. The vases feature a conical shape with an interior vertical brass or aluminum cylinder. The three… [Read More]
WEWOOD introduces Orca Chair
Portuguese brand WEWOOD has teamed up with STUDIO GUD design office to develop a chair that combines all traditional principles of the classic chairs with a pure and contemporary design. As with all WEWOOD products, the Orca Chair puts an emphasis on excellent craftsmanship and traditional joinery techniques, combined with a minimalist & elegant design…. [Read More]
