Toronto based industrial design company Fig40 was approached by GRIP Metal to develop a collection of furniture based on a new manufacturing process that would change the way many things are made today. As a result, the Perplex collection incorporates a 14 feet long concrete bench, a stool, and a concrete table. Borrowed from the… [Read More]
Fluyt Bench by Willow & Stump Furniture Design
Presented as one of 14 winning prototype submissions in the 3rd Annual IIDEX Woodshop Competition at IIDEX Canada Toronto in December 2015, the Fluyt Bench was an immediate standout. Designed by Kalyca Ryan and Bram Sawatzky of Willow & Stump Furniture Design, the delicate design combines functionality and aesthetics. The design inspiration came from the rich history of traditional… [Read More]
BuzziPicnic Table by Alain Gilles for Buzzispace
Alain Gilles has recently designed for Buzzispace, a versatile indoor picnic table that can either serve as a common eating table, a gather point for group interactions, a temporary working space, or just a bench. BuzziPicnic was envisioned to be used in common space, where its versatile design lets its function evolve according to people’s… [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]
Bubbles Seating by busk+hertzog for +HALLE
Formerly known as globe zero 4, the Danish furniture company recently changed its name to +HALLE. In collaboration with designers busk+hertzog, they developed the Bubbles seating system. The Danish duo took a unique approach to traditional upholstery techniques, that won them the 2013 IF Product Design Award. Behind every product lies a story. Sometimes it’s obvious and can be… [Read More]
Bird Bench by Henrique Serbena for A Lot Of Brazil
Designer Henrique Serbena worked closely with A Lot Of Brazil, to create a piece that captures the essence of contemporary Brazilian design. The Bird Bench is quite a metaphorical piece. The concept of freedom is reflected in the shape and form of the bench. The sculptural bench features a rigid central part that branches out… [Read More]
