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Wavy Desk

Agne Balke Desk Furniture

Wavy

Design was inspired by nature elements. The writing desk was created using water theme, to move some feeling of nature to home. The top of the desk creates an effect of ripples which are made by water drop. Writing desk edge performs a function. It does not let to fall writing supplies down on the ground. Also it is as meditation tool while thinking or relaxing, because there is a possibility to roll small marbles along the lines. Desk is made from non porous material, so it opens up more possibilities and much more freedom. So user can work with laptop or paint with watercolor.

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Lido Expandable Table

Nak Boong Kim Expandable Table Furniture

Lido

The Lido folds into a small rectangular box. When folded, it serves as a storage box for small items. If they lift the side plates, joint legs project out from the box and Lido transforms into a tea table or a small desk. Likewise, if they completely unfold the side plates on both sides, it transforms into a large table, with the upper plate having width of 75 Cm. This table can be used as a dining table, especially in Korea and Japan where sitting on the floor while dining is a common culture.

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Phan Collection

Yongphan Sundara-vicharana Collection Furniture

Phan

Phan Collection is inspired by the phan container that is a Thai container culture. The designer uses the structure of phan containers to make the structure of furniture that makes it strong. Design the form and detail that make it modern and simple. The designer used laser-cut technology and a folding metal sheet machine combination with CNC wood for making a complex and unique detail that is different than others. The surface has been finished with a powder-coated system to make the structure stay long, strong but light.

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Glimpse Side Table

Kenan Derya Sargin Side Table Furniture

Glimpse

Glimpse is a side table designed for use beside seating units. The form of Glimpse is a reflection of an organic shape divided into small sections, joining an organic outline with a minimalist design. The table is made of wood and tempered glass. The wooden parts are produced with a CNC router, and silicone dots are attached to the wooden parts to stop the tempered glass from slipping. The glass has a concave slope that allows easy access from a sitting position on a sofa. The glass can be flipped, so the table can be placed on either side of the seating.

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Saltatur Furniture

Masoud Akbarzadeh Furniture Furniture

Saltatur

Saltatur is a long-span table designed as a prefabricated composite structure. The table combines a compression-only concrete body, post-tensioning steel rods and an ultra-thin glass top. The glass top is shaped as a funicular three-hinged arch spanning 3.75 meters. The structural form was developed with three-dimensional graphic statics, so the concrete body is held in compression by tension ties at the top and bottom. The discrete spatial system reduces the volume of concrete and the carbon footprint while preserving the mass needed for structural performance.

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Suite Mutifunctional Stool

Yulong Zhang Mutifunctional Stool Furniture

Suite

Suite Stool is a set of three seats designed for small homes. The three parts nest together to form one compact unit and can be pulled apart for separate use. Any two parts can also be joined, so one, two or three people can sit. The seats are made of plywood, which gives strong support, and all three parts are cut from a single wood panel measuring 1.2 by 2.4 meters. The compact shape allows flat packaging and quick assembly. Each unit measures 500 by 400 by 450 millimeters.

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Tomeo Outdoor Metallic Chair

Hugo Charlet-berguerand Outdoor Metallic Chair Furniture

Tomeo

During the 60s, visionary designers developed the first plastic furniture. The designers’ talent coupled with the versatility of the substance led to its indispensability. Both designers and consumers became addicted to it. Today, we know its environmental dangers. Still, restaurant terraces remain filled with plastic chairs. This is because the market offers little alternative. The design world remains sparsely populated with manufacturers of steel furniture, even sometimes republishing designs from the late 19th century… Here comes the birth of Tomeo: a modern, light & stackable steel chair.

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Cilindro Desk

Miguel Arruda Desk Furniture

Cilindro

Cilindro is a mobile desk designed for home working. The cylindrical body divides into two semi-cylinders. One half serves as a container with shelves, while the other half opens into a horizontal work surface. A telescopic steel leg folds out from the underside and holds the surface at 720 millimetres high. The semi-cylinders are made of curved MDF panels coated with laminate, and six wheels allow easy movement through interior spaces. Folding steel panels at the base give access to cable storage. The rounded form avoids sharp edges and suits small rooms.

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Taiwan Imagery Chair

Yi Ju Tseng Chair Furniture

Taiwan Imagery

Taiwan Imagery is a chair inspired by traditional Taiwanese culture. The design combines the KA-TSI bag, a woven bag commonly used in Taiwan, with the Tai-Shi Chair, a classical Chinese wooden armchair used in early Taiwanese homes. Bulrush and aluminum are the main materials. The chair measures 500 by 980 by 710 millimeters. The back, the cushion and the legs form three separate parts joined with screws, so transport is compact and manufacturing is simpler. A mold controls the curved shapes and reduces production errors.

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Eclosion Planter

CHUNG WEI WANG Planter Furniture

Eclosion

Eclosion is a modular planter which helps people grow the plants and raise the butterfly which provides opportunities to observe the life cycle of the nature. It can be a set of furniture in the garden or home and also a habitat for butterfly and the plant. Eclosion is designed to protect monarch butterflies and thrive the population which sustain the monarch migration into perpetuity.

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Moon Gate The Bar Chair

Thunderstone Technology Limited The Bar Chair Furniture

Moon Gate

Motichair is a bar chair designed for seating and conversation. The frame uses circles to connect the support points, which balances the forces and reduces material loss. Mortise and tenon joints together with fully hidden dovetail joints make the structure stable. The chair is made of carbon fiber composite material combined with steam bent wood. The form is inspired by arches and moon gates in ancient Chinese gardens, and the circular openings give a broader visual sense. A two color treatment separates the circles visually.

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Folding Seasons Coffee Table

Aw Siao Ping Coffee Table Furniture

Folding Seasons

The concept is conceived from the Fibonacci spiral occurring in nature. This 3-dimensional spiral design is crafted using 4 concentric circles to form the top spiral while the bottom part is a flip mirror. These circles would form an endless loop resembling that of a spiraling star held in suspension. The spiral blades form undulated peaks and valleys while these points are meticulously calculated to form supports for the tabletop and base. 4 highest peaks to support the top while the subsequent 4 valleys form the bases. This gave the sculpture a sense of transparency, fluidity and cantilever

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