Japanese architect Yusuke Oono designed an epic story telling collection for Artecnica, based on traditional book craftsmanship. The 360 Light – Deep Jungle pendant uses laser technology to combine two dimensional book pages into a rich and imaginative 3D landscape. The simple book design unveils a whole story at one glance in a carousel format…. [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]
Muuto adds new colours to the E27 Pendant Family
Scandinavian design company Muuto introduces a new orange version to the colourful and popular E27 collection. Designed by Mattias Ståhlbom, the E27 adds pop of colours to contemporary settings by celebrating the simplicity of the naked bulb. The simplicity of the naked bulb is hard to compete with. It stands for something that feels romantic… [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]
Moulds by Jan Plecháč & Henry Wielgus
Jan Plecháč & Henry Wielgus created a collection of suspended lights for Lasvit, showcasing Czech crystal at its most resilient and lively form. The duo created Moulds as a series that puts emphasis on the contrast between the delicacy of crystal, and the rustic beauty of wooden forms. The collection was introduced at the 2014… [Read More]
Crystal Rock by Arik Levy for Lasvit
Arik Levy created a series of roughly cut hand-blown glass pendants for Czech lighting specialist Lasvit. Crystal Rock comes in a variety of different colours and opacities, creating a game of reflections. The gem-like pendants can be viewed at the 2014 Milan Design Week, as part of Lasvit’s <E>MOTIONS Exhibit. Not from the Stone Age but closer… [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]
Daniel Libeskind Creates the Ice Chandelier for Lasvit
Architect Daniel Libeskind has designed a geometric glass chandelier for Czech lighting manufacturer, Lasvit. The Ice Chandelier is made out of clear hand-blown glass pieces, to create geometric and modular patterns. The new addition to Libeskind’s portfolio is currently being showcased at the 2014 Milan Design Week, as part of Lasvit’s <E>MOTIONS Exhibit at Fuori… [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]
