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Arc Coffe Table

Hung Yuan Chang Coffe Table Furniture

Arc

Arc is a coffee table designed for contemporary living spaces. Arc is made of ash wood shaped by laminated bending. Three curved strips are joined to form a rounded, three-dimensional triangular structure. Each strip connects to the two others, so four joints are needed on every strip and each angle must be cut precisely. The table measures 77 centimeters in width, 77 centimeters in depth and 48 centimeters in height. The design is light in weight and can be used as furniture or viewed as a sculptural object. Arc draws on modern architecture and on simple structures without excess decoration.

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Shell Sofa

Natalia Komarova Sofa Furniture

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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The Swing Chair Seating

Jiangying Guo Seating Furniture

The Swing Chair

The Swing Chair is a seat inspired by the swing. The design responds to body movement and creates a dynamic interaction for relaxation and play. The seat and backrest are flexible and adjustable, so they follow the preferred sitting positions and movements of the user. The angle between seat and backrest can change from 120 to 133 degrees. The structure is a cube of 61x61x61 centimeters. Oak wood is used for the frame, plywood for the seat and backrest, and cotton cord for the swinging parts. The rough cord creates friction with the wood, which keeps the movement controlled and safe.

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River Vase

Sini Majuri Vase Furniture

River

River is a mouth blown glass vase inspired by a blue river in Suonenjoki, Finland. The vessel is 22 centimetres tall and has a simple oval shape. Each piece is studio made and hand shaped in Finland, so the flow of colour within the glass layers is unique. The colour moves across the surface like flowing water. Small soda bubbles at the base react with light. Every vase is signed by hand. The design joins a calm Scandinavian form with Finnish glass blowing to create a timeless and durable everyday object.

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Venus Cradle Furniture

Golnoush Zamani and Hajar Shahsavari Cradle Furniture Furniture

Venus

Venus is a multi-purpose furniture piece that works as both a sofa and a cradle. The oval structure is made of wood cut by a CNC machine, filled with 60 mm upholstery foam and covered with fabric. A plywood fence can be turned down to protect the baby. A cushion with stethoscope technology lets the mother hear the heartbeat of the fetus during pregnancy. Venus supports rest, feeding and sleep for a mother and a child up to five years old. The form is inspired by ancient Iranian clay statues of the Neolithic era.

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Air Dream Mattress

Mohan Zeng, Jiawen Jin, Sang Liu Mattress Furniture

Air Dream

Air Dream is a mattress designed for comfortable and breathable sleep. The mattress is filled with TPEE, a washable and recyclable material that lets air pass through and keeps the touch soft. Built-in independent springs are held in non-woven bags to give precise support and to keep working noise low. Five internal layers replace the usual comfort, slow-release and support layers. The cover is detachable, so it can be cleaned easily. The structure follows the natural curve of the spine and helps reduce turning during the night.

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Petit Duc Bench

Julien Hac Bench Furniture

Petit Duc

Petit Duc is a bench designed for both outdoor and indoor use. The seat is a tablet of shale sandstone, a local stone quarried near Malmedy in Belgium. The stone blocks are cut, machined and polished, and the chamfers are shaped by hand. The tablet rests on slender legs of metallized steel with a powder coating that resists corrosion and ultraviolet light. The bench measures 2000 mm in length and weighs 80 kg. Four finishes are offered: raw, honed light, honed dark and sanded. The aim was to give new value to a local material.

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Tai Chi Work Desk

Lu Yi Work Desk Furniture

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a work desk designed for offices and studios, especially for people who draw by hand. Three edges of the desktop are raised to stop brushes and other tools from falling to the floor. The front edge is cut as a soft corner for more comfortable use. The curved form is inspired by Chinese Tai Chi and its balance of yin and yang. The metal parts are made by CNC machining, and the wood used is beech. The curved sections are shaped by machine and finished by hand. The desk measures 1600 by 800 by 710 millimeters.

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Rollerback Rocker Chair

Timothy Hardman Chair Furniture

Rollerback Rocker

Rollerback Rocker is a rocking chair made for adjustable, active seating. The welded metal frame holds hand-cut walnut accents that slot into the structure and are fixed with set screws. The cylindrical leather cushions spin on mounting rods, so a seated user can roll them and change the back support at any moment. The chair also rocks forwards and backwards, adding a second form of movement. The walnut inserts soften the angles of the metal frame. The chair measures 570 mm by 570 mm by 920 mm.

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Elements Universal Interior System

Olga Shchukina Universal Interior System Furniture

Elements

The Elements system is suitable for all spaces and styles thanks to its simple shapes and familiar materials. Besides providing free access to clothes and shoes the open structure showcases your belongings to create a space that looks like your personal boutique. A system without doors allows for an immediate view and quick retrieval as well as space where light can flow freely. The Elements impresses with its modern language of form and function with a human-oriented design in mind. The production is based on the principles of sustainability and well-thought-out concept for installation.

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Embroidery Upholstery Seating

Yongphan Sundara-vicharana Upholstery Seating Furniture

Embroidery

Embroidery Collection is a group of upholstered seating and tables for living spaces. The collection includes a one-seat sofa, a two-seat sofa, a coffee table and a side table. Smocking, a hand sewing technique taken from the fashion industry, gathers the fabric into pleats and forms patterned reliefs on the upholstery. The smocking detail replaces the hub-pulling method used in traditional sofa work. Fabric and leather are combined in each piece. The aim is to present upholstery craft in a new visual form.

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Malmo Modular Table

Liubov Borisovskaia Modular Table Furniture

Malmo

Malmo is a modular desk designed for both children and adults. The base is a frame with a connecting shelf that supports either a child height or an adult height table top. The table top extends at the front and sides, so the desk can stand against a wall with a radiator or in front of a window. A hole for cables is provided in the surface. A shelf 150 mm high holds books or a small printer, and drawer units can be added. Malmo is made of solid ash and ash veneer, finished with oil and wax on the frame and enamel on the tabletop.

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