Alessandro Zambelli has designed “Woodspot” for Mantua-based furniture company Seletti, an item that will make its debut at the next edition of Maison et Objet, scheduled for 5-9 September 2014. Zambelli’s design draws inspiration from a series of paintings by Magritte, called The Empire of Light. “The Empire of Light” is all about light and… [Read More]
Windmills by Constance Guisset for La Cividina,
Inspired by a sense of movement, designer Constance Guisset created an original seating island concept for manufacturer La Cividina. The design for the Windmills was originally created as a stand-alone, but has quickly developed into an entire family of circular upholstered pieces. The new creation was first introduced at the 2014 Milan Design Week. Composed… [Read More]
Booi by Cathrine Baekken for Standard Socket
Cathrine Baekken, in collaboration with Standard Socket, has recently introduced the Booi light at the WantedDesign NYC in May, 2014. The designer drew inspiration from the mooring buoys found across the coastal towns of Norway. The minimalist design consists of two elements: wood and glass. The turned wood handle has a tactile quality, and gives… [Read More]
Ochre introduces new collection
Ochre recently launched a new collection at the Clerkenwell Design Week 2014 that captures the essence of the brand: proportion, texture, contrast and finish. As with all of their work, the new collection places equal importance on harmonious forms, luxurious materials, and matchless craftsmanship. The Seed Cloud installation is a whimsical piece that ‘marries modern… [Read More]
ARGAND by Quentin de Coster
Quentin de Coster designed the ARGAND lamp as a reference to oil lamps from the eighteen century. The lamp was named after Swiss physicist Ami Argand who invented the burner with double airflow cylindrical wick in 1783. The contemporary lamp offers the possibility to modulate the intensity of light, by referencing the mechanism of wick-lift,… [Read More]
Watson Table by Paul Loebach
New York based designer Paul Loebach created a table inspired by the DNA structure. The Watson Table, with its sophisticated and elegant design, was firs introduced at the 2011 Milan Design Week, as part of the “Some Recent Experiments” collection. The table got its name as a tribute to James Watson, the American scientist famous… [Read More]
Fritz Hansen presents a homage to Grand Prix
High-end fashion brand Han Kjøbenhavn, in collaboration with Fritz Hansen, has created a homage to one of Arne Jacobsen’s iconic chairs – the Grand Prix™. The result is a contemporary interpretation of the iconic design, while still following the same values for craftsmanship, materials and aesthetics. The collaboration with Han Kjøbenhavn has been inspiring and constructive, because… [Read More]
Chipboard Light from Moorhead and Moorhead
Seattle based manufacturer Standard Socket collaborated with Robert and Granger Moorhead to create the Chipboard Light. The sculptural light pendant uses planar chipboard in a creative way to achieve an elegant, organic form. The chipboard is lined with a reflective poly material and is formed by folding the shade over a handmade pine cone. The… [Read More]
Sbarbino Lamp by Vito Nesta
Moved by nostalgic memories of his barber uncle, and the news that the Old Barbershop in the historic heart of Milan has closed its doors, Italian designer Vito Nesta created a lamp inspired by the form of a classic shaving brush. As with most of his designs, the Sbarbino Lamp is a reflective piece that… [Read More]
Pent Modular Table by DSIGNIO
DSIGNIO has recently designed a new table for manufacturer Beltà. The Pent Table is a modular system made out of pentagonal pieces that can be repeated to create countless compositions. The creative puzzle-like design allows users to play with the modules and create their own unique piece of furniture. We love the purity of its… [Read More]
