This year at the 2014 Milan Design Week, Italian manufacturer Arper introduced the Colina family of armchairs. The soft yet sculptural design was initially created to complement the fluid architecture of the modular sofa system Loop. The elegant organic form and diverse range of options, makes the Colina family adaptable to any interior. The armchairs… [Read More]
Mood by René Holten for Artifort
Internationally renowned company Artifort, together with designer René Holten, created a sleek upholstered bucket seat with five different bases, four different styles of upholstery, and a great selection of colours and fabric options. The Mood chair portrays itself as the ideal dining chair that can adapt itself to any interior style. I feel privileged to be able… [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]
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]
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]
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]
Gemma Armchair by Karim Rashid for B-LINE
In collaboration with Italian furniture company B-LINE, world renowned designer Karim Rashid has created the Gemma Armchair, which explores a new interpretation of rotomoulded polyethylene. Karim Rashid developed Gemma as a small, compact, and multi-faceted armchair that recalls the shape of a precious stone. The armchair can be used as table seating due to its… [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]
Hully Chair by DesignYouEdit
The Italian design company DesignYouEdit created a multifunctional work station that reflects the company’s “editable” design concept. The Hully Chair, designed by Michele Franzina and Venezia Homedesign Team, can be easily transformed from a relaxing armchair into a working station, by repositioning the cushioned seat onto the chair’s metal armrests. Designyouedit products are “editable”: they… [Read More]
Molecule Seating by Stefano Bigi for La Cidivina
The Molecule seating system by Stefano Bigi for Italian manufacturer La Cidivina, is a fun solution to public seating. The molecular and polyvalent composition reminds us of puzzle pieces that are just waiting to be put together. Molecule consists of four different types of seats, and one small table, allowing numerous possible seating configurations. The… [Read More]
