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]
Torei Side Tables by Luca Nichetto for Cassina
The Torei Family was born as a collaboration between designer Luca Nichetto and Italian manufacturer Cassina. The concept for the small tables, grew out of the idea of a serving tray’s small dimensions and flexible use. The name Torei complements the concept, as it is a phonetic transposition of the Japanese word for “tray”. The… [Read More]
Tom Dixon Presents CLUB at Milan Design Week 2014
Tom Dixon reinterprets the conventional Gentleman’s club at the Milan Design Week, where he will showcase his latest furniture, lighting and accessories. The theme of the CLUB takes the historic British members club, and transforms it into a “a modern day home-away-from-home, a plush and cultured haven where pleasure and work collide”. A misspent youth spent in the London… [Read More]
Walk The Line Exhibition Milan Design Week
Luca Nichetto and Lera Moiseeva will introduce Walk the line at the Milan Design Week, an exhibition that features the Sucabaruca coffee set, and Cheburashka table set. The exhibition will focus on the stories behind the two products that were born in different cultural, and geographic parts of the world, yet share so many craftsmanship… [Read More]
