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Fan Table

Fan

Fan is a coffee table inspired by the Chinese folding fan. The tabletops are made of marble and artistic bark, combined with a central bronze piece shaped as a half-moon. The curved metal surface recalls an open fan, an object linked in Chinese culture with kindness and with moving freely. A semicircular space at the center can hold flowers or small ornaments. The marble was sanded repeatedly to fit the curved metal precisely. The table measures 1120 mm in width, 1120 mm in depth and 700 mm in height.

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Pages Pillow

Pages

Pages is a pillow designed to suit different seasons. Pages is made of three pillow cores with different materials and partition designs. The three cores are joined in an S shape. Folding them in different ways creates several combinations and five levels of comfort. The cool layer is filled with mulberry silk for summer. The warm layer is filled with goose down for winter. The support layer holds latex particles and antibacterial fibers. The outer fabric combines pure cotton and Tencel.

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Da Vinci Home Textile Pillow Core

Da Vinci

Da Vinci is a cervical pillow designed to support the head and neck during sleep. The pillow uses a two section design formed by a quilting process. Two thirds is the headrest area, filled with high fluffy down, and one third is the cervical support area, filled with Japanese pipe tubes. The cover is made of 100 percent cotton. A zipper allows the tubes to be removed, so the height can be adjusted. The shape supports the neck and holds the back of the head. The aim is to correct the curve of the cervical spine and improve sleep.

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Mishima Lounge Chair

Mishima

Mishima is a lounge chair built around a frame of continuous carbon fiber composite. The frame is 3D printed as a single unibody form, without joints, bolts or glue. A one leg structure supports the asymmetric seat, which can rotate a full 360 degrees. A stainless steel base completes the chair. Upholstery is offered in vionette, mohair wool or leather, and a matching ottoman can be added, allowing up to 186 combinations. The organic curves and balanced form were inspired by a stone chair in the Mishima Grand Shrine in Japan.

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Memphis Folding Chair

Memphis

The simple yet elegant design is handcrafted in rustproof stainless steel in powder coated finish. Inspired from a paperclip and childhood candies, this a stackable folding chair that has a very clean and minimal frame design. The idea is to make a folding chair that pays attention to detail like the exposed brass screws and the groove throughout the frame of the chair. The profile is very simple and was designed intentionally to make it look almost like a line drawing therefore drawing the viewer to look closer at the details. The chair can be easily flat packed or stacked for large shipment

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Pebble Outdoor Sofa

Pebble

Inspired by the tactility of pebbles, Pebble is an outdoor sofa made from white-grey cork. It consists of various pebble-like cushions that perfectly fit together. The design translates the tactility of pebbles, the urge to feel and touch, into a pebble-like composition that everyone can experience at any time of the year. The sofa can be left outdoors permanently and is resilient against natural weathering. The use of cork is a premier in outdoor furniture. It allows a new design language to emerge, is lightweight, and shows the potential of using cork beyond indoor use.

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2182 Vessel Speculative Vase

2182 Vessel

2182 Vessel is a ceramic wine glass designed to hold premium champagne. The form refers to four historic drinking vessels: the Patera, the Kylix, the Tazza cup and the champagne coupe. A wide opening allows the aroma to spread quickly. Drinking takes place in two stages. The shallow upper part holds the first portion and supports the sense of smell. The narrow middle section slows oxidation, so the wine in the deeper lower part keeps its taste. The glass measures 50 mm in width, 50 mm in depth and 140 mm in height.

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Wink Chair

Wink

The Wink Collection is a range of seating that includes dining chairs, lounge chairs and bar chairs. Each piece has a convex elliptical backrest shaped like an eye, supported by slender solid wooden legs. The forms are produced with CNC technology combined with traditional woodworking skills. Anodized cast metal parts join the backrest to the frame, adding strength while keeping the structure light and open. The backrest is offered in solid wood or upholstered with foam backing, and sustainably sourced woods are available. The curved back shape supports long periods of seated conversation.

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Twist  Console Table

Twist

Twist is a console table designed for entryways, hallways and dining rooms. The tabletop is made of marble or colored tempered glass with chamfered sides. Two twisted legs start at the center and end at opposite sides of the top. A metal frame with cut-outs holds the tabletop and reveals the material detail. A support structure under the tabletop connects the legs and adds strength. The legs can be rose gold or chrome electroplated, or black powder coated steel. The two twisted legs give Twist a sculptural form.

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Shell Sofa

Shell

The Shell sofa appeared as a combination of sea shells outlines and fashion trends in imitating exoskeleton technology and 3d printing. The aim was to create a sofa with the effect of optical illusion. It should be the light and airy furniture that could be used both at home and outdoors. To achieve the effect of lightness a web of nylon ropes was used. Thus the hardness of the carcass is balanced by the weaving and softness of the silhouette lines. A rigid base under the corner sections of the seat can be used as side tables and soft overhead seats and cushions finish the composition.

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Scallop Leisure Chair

Scallop

Scallop is a leisure chair inspired by the shape of an open scallop shell. The curved seat and backrest are made of stainless steel plate, while the legs and armrests are formed from hot bent stainless steel wire. All parts are joined by welding. The metal surface is treated with an imitation copper corrosion finish. The backrest is perforated to improve air flow and to reduce weight. Hand sewn leather armrest covers and a cushion are added for comfort. Scallop suits reading, tea drinking and office use, indoors and outdoors.

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Kuan Armchair

Kuan

Kuan is an armchair designed for contemporary living spaces. The structure is simple and unpretentious, combining metal with wool upholstery. The volume of the seat, the lines of the frame and the contrast between solid and empty forms reflect the reserved character of oriental philosophy. The cover is made of imported wool fabric, stabilized by a traditional process to create a smooth surface with good resistance to wear and pilling. Layers of sponge of different densities are combined to give a comfortable seat. Kuan is available with different covering materials.

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