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Radiance of Nature with Urushi Lighting

Yu Watanabe Lighting Lighting Monday, 29 June 2026

Radiance of Nature with Urushi

Derived from sustainably harvested natural sap in Japan, Urushi lacquer is applied to bamboo creating an immersive space amongst tree-like forms. Unlike Western culture, where people remove shadows from space, this project intentionally creates shadows as a part of aesthetic beauty. The columns of Urushi can reflect a candle-like light in a dark room, giving off a luminous glow that gives a sense of the depth of darkness. The unique properties of shape and light create an enchanting interplay of light reflections and shadows evoking a microcosmic space reminiscent of nature.

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Alskar Lounge Chair

Cassily Danwei Zhao Lounge Chair Furniture Sunday, 28 June 2026

Alskar

Alskar integrates the beauty of nature into the home, providing a comfortable and visually pleasing space. It is designed to blend nature into residential living spaces seamlessly. Crafted from plywood to preserve its natural beauty, the chair draws inspiration from Ginkgo leaves, featuring organic shapes for the back and seat. The smooth curves and round edges create an inviting and comfortable seating experience. The nest-shaped base symbolizes belonging, with the leaves nestled within, forming a harmonious and cozy environment.

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Silia Bathroom Fittings Collection

Anna Słowińska - Owczarek Bathroom Fittings Collection Sanitary Ware Saturday, 27 June 2026

Silia

The new Silia collection from Deante stands out with exceptional complementarity. It consists of a total of 178 elements, available in various color variants, providing endless possibilities for arrangement. The designers' goal was to enable the creation of numerous diverse combinations, tailored to individual preferences and needs. This offering is aimed at individuals seeking tasteful solutions, for whom charming design plays a significant role in everyday life.

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Silver Wings Lamp

Two square meters Lamp Lighting Friday, 26 June 2026

Silver Wings

Silver Wings is a desk lamp designed to protect the eyes of children. A curved light source 63 centimetres long illuminates a desk width of 1.6 metres, reducing differences in brightness across the surface. Two light wings can be folded downwards so that the light beams overlap, which reduces hand shadows during writing. A micro-surface diffusion panel spreads the light in several directions for even illumination. A knob and a screen control the brightness, the colour temperature and the timer functions.

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Ariu Armchair

Vito D'Amato Armchair Furniture Thursday, 25 June 2026

Ariu

Ariu is an armchair that merges eco-design with adaptability, revolutionizing sustainable furniture with its easily disassemblable structure, promoting waste reduction and recyclability. Its core, an ottoman, links the spheres with tensioning bands, blending form and function. This modular design allows use as exercise balls, catering to the demand for versatile furniture. Ariu adapts to modern interior design needs by offering space-efficient, multifunctional solutions, encouraging sustainable consumption. Innovation can lessen environmental impact and redefine sustainable living!

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L and S Arno Series Piano Lamp

L&S Lighting (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd Piano Lamp Lighting Wednesday, 24 June 2026

L and S Arno Series

L and S Arno Series is a piano lamp designed to light piano keys and sheet music. The illuminance on the keys is no less than 300 lx. A full-spectrum LED with a color rendering index of at least 95 provides light similar to sunlight, without flicker or blue light hazard. An OLED display, a hygrothermograph and a metronome are integrated into the lamp. Multi-shaft joints rotate at large angles for all-round illumination, so the lamp suits electric, upright and grand pianos. The conical base has a silicone pad that prevents slipping and protects the piano surface.

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