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Axel Chair

Helle Nielsen Chair Furniture

Axel

Axel is an outdoor chair produced in Indonesia from sustainable materials. The design blends Indonesian craftsmanship with classic Scandinavian lines. The shape is inspired by Scandinavian furniture of the 1960s, and in particular by an old heirloom piece. The renewed interest in retro style guided the development of Axel. The use of sustainable materials supports responsible production. The chair is intended to suit any modern home, and Axel offers a simple form for contemporary outdoor settings.

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Arc Furniture Series

Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Furniture Series Furniture

Arc

Arc is a furniture series composed of a lounge chair, a footstool, a desk, a floor lamp and a display shelf. The design is inspired by the curved lines of the Taihang Mountains in Shanxi Province, China. These lines are refined into the supporting frame of each piece. The frames are made of white steel and are covered with hand-sewn leather. Clear glass panels are added to contrast with the leather and the steel. Mechanical analysis of the support structure defines the angles and the sizes. The result is a light and modern appearance.

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Birds Multifunctional Table

Oksana Belova Multifunctional Table Furniture

Birds

Birds is a multifunctional table designed for interiors. The base is made of terrazzo, formed from small pieces of stone that are joined into one new material. The vertical element is made of reused metal, and its many layers of old paint remain visible as a record of earlier use. Thin lines of light surround the stone and give a soft glow. Birds measures 1500 by 350 by 1500 millimeters. The table can also serve as a floor lamp, a bar, a bookshelf or an interior installation. The design shows how discarded materials can be given a second life.

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Bamboo Leisure Chair Chair

Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Chair Furniture

Bamboo Leisure Chair

Bamboo Leisure is a leisure chair suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The frame is made of round bamboo poles, and the exposed parts are polished. The seat and the back are woven by hand, using the toughness and elasticity of bamboo to provide comfort. The parts are joined by notching, wrapping and winding instead of metal fittings. Three legs form a triangle that keeps the chair stable. The shape is drawn from the petals of the morning glory flower as they unfold. Bamboo is lighter than wood, so the chair is easy to move.

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God's Math Cabinet

Michael Potter Cabinet Furniture

God's Math

God's Math is a cabinet inspired by mathematical patterns found in nature. The Fibonacci spiral is the central design element, and it is surrounded by the golden ratio and the circle. The spiral is built as a welded steel structure that supports and passes through the wooden body. The cabinet has two doors and three compartments, and sits at a height chosen for comfortable use. Rosewood, birdseye maple and cocobolo veneer laminates reduce the amount of solid wood needed. The cabinet measures 1219 mm wide, 508 mm deep and 1981 mm high.

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Chloe Chair

Juan David Martínez Jofre Chair Furniture

Chloe

Chloe is an armchair in which its straight lines stand out, by playing with angles achieves this minimalist and imposing design that dominates Minimal Studio. Its main inspiration was the need to create a large piece that evoked the primordial sensations of balance and "about to break" at the same time. The concept of this project is based on its slender geometry. Its skeleton is made of tinted French oak, forming a geometric structure identifiable with the general aesthetics and concept of the brand.

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Mudita B Dining Chair

Lodovico Bernardi Dining Chair Furniture

Mudita B

Mudita B is a dining chair designed for homes and hotels. Mudita B belongs to the Mudita line of chairs, which combines a simple form with the warmth of wood and a Nordic aesthetic. The seat and backrest are curved and padded for comfort. The chair is available in natural wood or in painted wood with visible grain. The shape gives attention to practicality and real use, so comfort and everyday function are supported together. The chair measures 500 mm in width, 606 mm in depth and 880 mm in height, with a seat height of 450 mm.

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Emperor Table

Tiger ChongSheng Guo Table Furniture

Emperor

Emperor is a table and the first piece of the Imperial Furniture Series. The design follows the Neo-Sino methodology, which combines traditional design principles from the long history of China with contemporary design practices from other cultures. The wooden parts are CNC routed from sustainable Jarrah, and the metal parts are CNC milled from brass. The details are laser etched. The table measures 861 mm by 994 mm by 672 mm. The aim is to bring Chinese design influence into contemporary furniture in a respectful way.

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Pagoda Cabinet

Bruce Tao Cabinet Furniture

Pagoda

Pagoda is a storage cabinet inspired by the form of Buddhist pagodas. Each level carries an eave, and the cabinet opens by rotation instead of by pulling drawers. The user grasps an eave and turns the level around an axis at the back, which opens more storage area within the same footprint. The lowest level is a traditional drawer 15 centimeters high, and this drawer keeps the center of gravity low and stable. Four universal wheels allow the cabinet to be moved easily. The body is made of red zebrawood.

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Green Nest Planter

Utsav Khadka Planter Furniture

Green Nest

Green Nest is a planter stand inspired by the characteristics of a design classic, the E1027 side table by Eileen Gray. The structure is made of powder-coated tubular steel with a chrome-plated finish, which recalls the tubular frame of the original table. A circular base supports a planter with soil and plants and accepts pot sizes from 80 mm to 150 mm. Additional sections at the back of the frame provide space for hanging planters. The planter stand measures 600 mm by 500 mm by 700 mm.

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Khayyam Table

Ali Sharifi Omid Table Furniture

Khayyam

khayam side table is inspired by a postmodern architectural work this design has been developed from the repetition of X-shaped geometric motif around the center of a circle from another point of view, this motif looks like dummies who are dancing around the axis of a circle together bright metal of this table reflects the light and colors of the surroundings and It somehow interacts with the environment Transparent smoked glass on the table exposes the overall form of the table to the audience.

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Dress Your Chair Removable Upholstery

Yumeng Gai Removable Upholstery Furniture

Dress Your Chair

Dress Your Chair is a series of removable upholstery made for a common and easy to assemble chair. The series includes one set of foam undergarments and three coverings inspired by the seasons: a spring dress, an autumn jumpsuit and a winter Teddy coat. The foam undergarments use various densities and provide support and comfort during seating. The jumpsuit and the Teddy coat close with invisible zippers around the seat, while the dress slides on and off. Each piece is easy to change, wash and ship, so an existing chair can be renewed instead of replaced.

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