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The Sempoa chair blends traditional inspiration with modern functionality. Inspired by the Japanese Soroban abacus, it features a backrest with moving beads that offer both tactile engagement and a subtle massaging effect. The beads, mounted on stainless steel rods and held by flexible bentwood frames, move with the user's body. Crafted from intersecting solid wood boards, the design balances structured aesthetics with durability, ensuring stability, style, and inviting user interaction.
Crochet is a floor lamp inspired by knitting, one of the oldest decorative crafts. The metal structure resembles the interweaving of spokes during knitting, and the flexible light emitting diode cord recalls woolen threads. The matte cord forms a smooth oval, and its weight and bending behavior were studied so that the lamp looks balanced from every angle. The metal tubes are collapsible, and a cast metal element joins them at the center. Placed at the top of the lamp, the cord gives soft light for reading, work and rest.
Whale 0 is a pillow shaped after the streamlined body of a whale. The curved form supports the head, face and neck, and it adapts to back, side and stomach sleeping positions. The pillow is made of carbon dioxide polyol and bio vegetable oil polyols, which reduce the use of fossil fuels and improve biodegradability. A fully water blown foaming process is used to produce the foam. The material is hydrophilic, so the surface stays dry and breathable. The whale form is intended to bring a calm sense of peace and safety to the bedroom.
Lagos is a dining table designed for dining rooms and other shared spaces. The design uses clean lines and defined geometric shapes for a minimalist appearance. The wooden base has a textured finish that recalls cement, linking natural and urban references. The base form can vary, from traditional structures to more sculptural interpretations. The table measures 310 centimetres in width, 80 centimetres in height and 120 centimetres in depth, offering ample space for guests. Certified wood, metal and concrete finishes support durability in daily use.
The star of the show is the molding under the seat. The design is inspired by the facade of sukiya style architecture. It is characterized by a linear composition of square timbers. The wooden parts under the seat create an intentional space, and the light shining through the gaps accentuates the texture and color of the wood. This structure brings calmness and lightness to the space, and the chair itself is designed to accentuate the space.
Frozen is a pendant lamp inspired by northern landscapes and forests. The glass shade is based on a fragment of a tree, which was scanned in three dimensions and refined in software so that the wood pattern is more pronounced and the reflections of light are richer. The shade is made of cast glass in transparent, tinted green-blue and matte white finishes, which recall winter scenery. The hole for the replaceable G4 bulb is matte, so the bulb stays hidden and the light is soft. Slim metal fasteners in a brass finish hold the cylindrical glass.