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Modern Chinese Chair

Modern Chinese

Modern Chinese is an armchair intended for seating and also suitable for display as an art piece. The form borrows from the traditional Chinese armchair and from Marcel Breuer's No. B33 chair. CNC processing shapes plywood and solid walnut into a fluid and seamless outline, replacing the angular parts and woodworking joints of traditional construction. The structure and the strength of the wood were calculated to support body weight. A metal tube frame was studied first, but wood was chosen for its warmer appearance.

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V Stool Self Assembled Seat

V Stool

V Stool is a self assembly seat made of beech or integrated bamboo with acrylic parts. The design uses a new tenon and mortise structure that relies on the natural elasticity of the wood, combined with a dovetail lock. No separate connecting parts are needed, so the seat can be taken apart and put together by hand in three or four steps. V Stool measures 360 by 360 by 450 millimetres. The flat package lowers transport costs and suits online sale. The simple form is intended for young users with small homes who move often.

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Coral Electric Radiator

Coral

Coral is an electric radiator made entirely of aluminum. The form was generated with parametric design software, which grew a closed curve with a very extended perimeter. The long perimeter raises the thermal output and spreads heat evenly over the whole surface. The 8 mm aluminum sheet is laser cut and then milled for the electric heating system, and the thickness helps the radiator hold the reached temperature. Coral is offered in a rectangular format and a circular format. A dedicated application sets the days and times of operation, the heating speed and the temperature.

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Circular Flood Lamp Landscape Lighting

Circular Flood Lamp

Circular Flood Lamp is a landscape lighting fixture designed for outdoor public spaces such as courtyards, gardens, parks and factories. The housing is made of aviation aluminium alloy and measures 25 by 15 by 27.5 centimetres. The soft contour curve of Song porcelain inspired the shape of the lamp. A double anti-glare design reduces visual discomfort. Different accessories turn the fixture into a garden light, tree light, high bay light, lawn light or flood light. A digital control system adjusts the light colour of all lamps through a Bluetooth connection.

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Marilyn Table

Marilyn

The design of the dining table is inspired by Marilyn Monroe's classic costume style in the movie The Seven Years. The leather is made of Italian top Tuscan cowhide, giving the entire dining table an elegant and attractive pleated skirt shape. The leather skirt of the base is removable, and the atmosphere of the table will change dreamily with the replacement of leather. A total of 48 leather colors are available. The Marilyn collection round table measuring 160 cm, Top in Carrara and Emperador marble or ceramic.

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The Sixth Sence Floor Lamp

The Sixth Sence

The Sixth Sence is a floor lamp designed for simple tactile control. The base has a cross shape, so the lamp can be placed close to a desk or between pieces of furniture. The switches are set above the shades, within arm's reach of a seated person. One or both shades can be turned on without looking at the lamp. Metal, frosted glass and LED boards are used, so no light bulb needs to be replaced. The finish is matte black with a textured surface that is pleasant to touch. The lamp is collapsible to protect it in transport and reduce packaging.

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