It's Great Design

It's Great Design featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 
Clover High Stool

Shuangyong Jin High Stool Furniture Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Clover

Clover is a high stool made of solid wood. The form is inspired by the Romanesque arch, and the top surface has the shape of a four-leaf clover. Each leaf is made from small wood pieces left over in the factory, joined in a mosaic pattern that shows the natural grain. The curved legs are first carved by a computer controlled machine and then refined by hand polishing. A special mortise and tenon joint in the center holds the four leaves together and keeps the structure stable. Ash or black walnut is used, with a stainless steel footrest ring at the base.

Continue reading about Clover High Stool

 
Spiral Blonde Side Table

Ben Dungey Side Table Furniture Monday, 11 May 2026

Spiral Blonde

Inspired by fractal art and mathematics, the Spiral Blonde side table is equally a work of art and also a functional piece of furniture. Its distinctive geometric form and intricate patterned surface of shimmering rye straw combine to achieve a striking aesthetic which attracts the eye in any setting, subtly transforming over the course of the day as the quality of light changes. Production of the table has combined the traditional art of straw marquetry with modern 3D printing and all materials used in its assembly are fully biodegradable and come from renewable resources.

Continue reading about Spiral Blonde Side Table

 
Joaquim Folding Screen

PEDRO GALASO Folding Screen Furniture Sunday, 10 May 2026

Joaquim

Joaquim is a folding screen designed for homes and other interiors. The piece works in three ways, as a room divider, a bookshelf and a mobile vertical garden. Three hinged sections unfold and retract, so the width can be adjusted to suit the room. The structure is made of tubular carbon steel with a black electrostatic paint finish, and the twenty-one oval shelves are made of pink peroba wood. Reclaimed steel and wood from demolished houses were used to limit environmental impact. The frame and the shelves were made by hand by skilled locksmiths and cabinetmakers.

Continue reading about Joaquim Folding Screen

 
Heli X Modular Furniture System

Helen Louisa Sauter Modular Furniture System Furniture Saturday, 9 May 2026

Heli X

This multifunctional furniture system was developed to provide a wide range of flexibility on small space. Due to the special shape, the modules can be used as different furnishing elements. Stacked onto each other, they build a shelf that winds up like a helix. Also, the elements can be used as a low table which invites to gather around while sitting on the floor. Each single cube may serve as a simple sitting accommodation and if there is the need to store the Heli X system they can be piled with minimum space requirements.

Continue reading about Heli X Modular Furniture System

 
Less is More Chair

Roberta Rampazzo Chair Furniture Friday, 8 May 2026

Less is More

The inspiration for this chair was a summary of the pandemic experienced in recent years and the lessons learned. The design has always represented social aspects, and nowadays a product needs to represent these key elements like comfort, no excess, and sustainability more than ever. Simplicity is often the most difficult to achieve. To be simple it is necessary to eliminate the excesses and the unnecessary and this could be achieved in life and also on the design. The result is a minimalist, elegant, and sustainable chair.

Continue reading about Less is More Chair

 
Season Stool

Wenhan Zhang Stool Furniture Thursday, 7 May 2026

Season

Season is a multifunctional seat designed for small rented homes. Removing the top cushion turns Season into a side table that can hold a laptop or small items. The table surface can also be lifted to reveal hidden storage for a phone charger, pens and notes. A wooden support under the base helps the piece move easily between rooms and protects the lower materials from abrasion. The inner structure is solid wood from certified sustainable forestry, with a perforated top of low formaldehyde microparticles. Several colours and finishes are offered.

Continue reading about Season Stool