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The linear and curved forms of the Symphony chair animate the design. The curves are defined by the undulating frame and continue to the base where it eventually folds at an angle to bring the movement to rest. The base positions the piece firmly in place to pay respect to its function. The padded seat on the chair can be upholstered in fabric or leather.
Kodama Bar Stool is a wooden seat designed for use at counters and bars. The design follows a Japandi approach with a grounded and organic look. Contrasting walnut and applewood highlight the original wood joinery, which stays visible. Traditional woodworking knowledge is combined with a CNC router, allowing joinery of greater complexity and precision. The stool measures 45 cm in width, 54 cm in depth and 66 cm in height. The name Kodama means spirit of the tree, and the design pays tribute to wood as a renewable material.
Drago Desk idea originated by attempt to connect two worlds, the impersonal workspace and home represented by spending time with your pet. The feel of professionalism lingers in the simplistic lines, variability and overall functionality of the design. While the contrast of home is illustrated by the personalized, almost intimate bond between the owner and their pet. Although Drago Desk was initially designed as a furniture design for home environment, it reflects on the rise of the trend of pet-friendly offices and its versatility predetermines success in such spaces.
The lifestyles have changed with various digital devises. But the designs of desks have not changed. The modern intellectuals' work desks are usually flooded with various types of wirings when they place PCs. They should need to be improved. Especially in the era when Work From Home is common, the work desks at home need to be sophisticated. Consentable WT Ao provides new work experience for PC user with hiding noisy wirings and devices into the simple form, and with the indigo dyed top plate that resemble the sea surface.
Cubus is an armchair with a matching footstool designed for contemporary interiors. The form is based on a tilted cube in which a second straight cube is nested, and the inner cube defines the seating position. The result is a comfortable seat resting on an apparently unstable base. The structure is made of wood with steel feet and is finished with colored lacquer or with silver leaf. The cushions are made of leather or fabric with a synthetic foam interior, allowing many color combinations. The footstool can also be used on its own.
Kawadoko is a wooden bench designed to offer relief from summer heat. The name refers to platforms built over rivers in Japan during summer, where people cool down beside running water. The bench is made of white oak, using mortise and tenon joints and woodturning, and follows the structure of traditional wooden architecture. Long gaps between the seat rods allow air to pass through for a cool sitting experience. The seat is wider than average, so users can sit cross-legged or lie down to rest. The rounded rod edges serve as handles when the bench is moved.
Hus is a coffee table that also works as a toy house for children. The table consists of two modules and a removable top. Each module represents a floor of a building, with windows, stairs, movable walls and miniature furniture. The modules can be shifted, turned or separated, and guide rails keep them stable. An empty module serves as storage. The bottom piece and legs are made of solid oak, and the upper piece and top are made of MDF. Children can explore the textures and weight of construction materials such as wood, concrete and clear panels.
Plit is a side chair designed for corporate and residential interiors. The seating surface is split on the vertical axis, creating two sides that react independently as the user shifts weight and changes posture. The seat surface is scored to provide better support. The base is formed by two curving strips of machined and cold-formed aluminium with polished and black satin anodized finishes. The seat is overmolded polypropylene copolymer around an aluminium frame, and the surface is flexible with a smooth matte texture. The design responds to the dynamic nature of sitting.
Walky is a chair designed to bring a sense of movement into interior spaces. The form captures the moment of a person walking, and several chairs placed together create an impression of dynamism and social activity. The rear legs end in shaped wooden shoes, which give the chair a playful character. Walky is made of solid ash and walnut. The central connector is bent-laminated wood, routered and shaped by hand. The seat is cut with a CNC machine, while the backrest, legs, structure and shoes are shaped and turned by hand. The chair measures 500 mm in width, 590 mm in depth and 790 mm in height.
Butterfly is a chair inspired by the shape of a butterfly. The curved lines of the wings were extracted and developed into the form of the seat, the backrest and the legs. The backrest and the seat surface are divided into two parts, following the movement of the wings. The chair is made of high-speed steel and is shaped as a single piece by 3D printing, which gives good strength and a metallic luster. The structure is stable, and the shape and the structure are well integrated. The chair can be used for rest, reading and decoration.
Ori is an accent chair inspired by the art of origami and by the form of a ruffled palm leaf. The design translates paper folding into metal folding. Thin galvanised metal gives the chair strength and a light, paper-like appearance and suits outdoor use. Wood is applied only at the seat and the backrest to improve seating comfort. Bolts and magnets join the folded parts into one piece with a clean finish. The chair folds down for compact packing and delivery. The colours are drawn from the sunflower. Unfolded dimensions are 880 mm high and 950 mm in diameter.
Wave is a coffee table made of ash wood. It combines opposites in many ways. The shape of the table resembles the stairs of the pyramids and the form of waves. So, it displays man-made and natural forms at the same time. The softness of the wave counterparts the angularity of the structure. Beside being a static object, it also gives the impression of dynamic motion by the fan-like rotation of the parts. Wave provides a new visual sight from every angle. By this it symbolizes the variety of nature. Wave does not contain any fittings or stiffeners. It holds itself.