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The Stance Chair by John Niero

May 07 2009

American designer John Niero has created the Stance Chair.

Poised like a dancer on nimble feet and slender legs, Stance exudes a modern, sophisticated aesthetic that is ready to veer into playfulness and whimsy, by changing the finish and color.

The chair was recently exhibited at the 2009 Salone del Mobile furnishings show in Milan, and can also be seen at the upcoming International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York.

Visit John Niero’s website – here.

The Bansko Boo Seating Collection by Mirko Tattarini

May 07 2009

Taking inspiration from Bulgarian design of the second half of the twentieth century, with a particular focus on the Soviet period, designer Mirko Tattarini of Lagos Design has created the Bansko Boo seating collection for the Bulgarian manufacturer Design Apparat.

Visit the Design Apparat website – here. Visit the Lagos Design website – here.

The Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro

May 07 2009

Italian designer Giorgio Biscaro has created the Atlas Bench for the manufacturer SLIDE.

Giorgio Biscaro’s inspiration to create the Atlas bench came by noticing that since many pubs and bars in Europe no longer allow smokers to smoke inside, they’re all outside on the street with nowhere to sit, although they can often be seen sitting on the front of parked cars. So the idea is to provide a bench for one or two people to sit on. The benches are well suited to be used outdoors, since they’re made from rotational moulded polyethylene.

Visit the SLIDE website – here. Visit Giorgio Biscaro’s website – here.

Mozia Clocks by Giovanni Levanti

May 07 2009

Italian architect Giovanni Levanti has designed the Mozia clocks for Diamantini & Domeniconi.

from Giovanni Levanti:

Colourful Mediterranean abstraction. Clocks characterized by a wide, thin and cone-shaped face housing, in an unusual relationship, the minute and the hour hands. Solar synthesis turning time into an aesthetic experience.

Visit the Diamantini & Domeniconi website – here. Visit Giovanni Levanti’s website – here.

The Peacock Chair by Dror Benshetrit

May 06 2009

New York based designer Dror Benshetrit has created the Peacock chair for Cappellini.

Created out of three sheets of felt and a minimal metal frame. The folds of the felt are woven tightly to form a structured yet incredibly comfortable lounge chair, with no weaving, sewing, or upholstery involved.

Visit Dror Benshetrit’s website – here. Visit the Cappellini website – here.

The Drew Dining Table and Coat Stand by Purewhyte

May 06 2009

Purewhyte is a new design brand founded by London based designer Kirsty Whyte in 2008.

During the 2009 Salone del Mobile furnishings show, Purewhyte exhibited the Simplexity Collection, which includes the Drew dining table and coat stand. According to Kirsty, the core principle that defines the Simplexity Collection is simplicity layered with complexity, resulting in a pure design. “I try to remain true to function & exploit a materials integral property, in order to create a purely designed piece of work. Most of my designs come from one continuous shape or line, which can then be embellished or adapted into a range.” says Kirsty.

Visit the Purewhyte website – here.

The Cascade House by Paul Raff Studio

May 06 2009

Canadian architect Paul Raff has designed the Cascade House.

From Paul Raff:

Located in Toronto, Canada, this 352 m2 residence sits amongst the old growth trees and traditional houses of the Forest Hill community. Perched on a gently sloping site, the house is a marriage of environmentally responsible building strategies and elegant architectural composition. The design is shaped around the concept of making visible the architecture as interface between habitation and landscape.

Visit the website of Paul Raff Studio – here.

Cast Aluminium Series One by John Reeves

May 06 2009

John Reeves is a designer from the UK who lives Vietnam. At the 2009 Salone del Mobile furnishings show in Milan, he launched a new collection called Cast Aluminium Series One.

From John Reeves:

The mighty Cast Aluminium Series One, is the first REEVESdesign series that is made almost completely out of solid aluminium (100% recycled). It is a tough product range that will stand the test of time and endure the elements. Casting allows a simplicity of fabrication that ensures solid durability, it also gives an opportunity to be more efficient during the production process as any mistakes can be easily melted down and cast again.

After initial concept and sketch models had been made, I worked with skilled carvers to make the wooden master to sand cast off. Carving the timber mould by hand, is quite a juxtaposition to the rapid prototyping techniques that are being used in the West. Although the product will find its way into a die cast mould, the initial hand carved shape will be maintained. This maintains the poetic and organic feel, texture and soul of the product.

Visit the REEVESdesign website – here.

The Making of Cast Aluminium Series One by John Reeves

May 06 2009

Here are some photos taken during the process of making the Cast Aluminium Series One
by John Reeves.

See our post with the finished version – here.

IJburg House by Gabriëls Webb

May 05 2009

The Amsterdam based architectural firm of Gabriëls Webb have completed the IJburg House.

This freestanding villa on the new island of IJburg provides for a family to live both independently or together. A lowered children’s level with kitchenette and bathroom can be accessed from the street, while the raised groundfloor provides the communal living zones that proceed to the canal side garden. The upper level contains the parents’ studio space, bedroom and bathroom. The internal levels are demarcated in the facade with white bands and horizontally laid western red cedar boards further striate the volume.

Visit the website of Gabriëls Webb – here.

TwentyTwo Armchair by Jaime Hayon

May 05 2009

Spanish designer Jaime Hayon has created the TwentyTwo armchair for Ceccotti Collezioni.

The chair is made from twenty two pieces of solid maple wood stained a dark brown, with an upholstered seat and back-rest covered in fabric.

Visit the Ceccotti Collezioni website – here. Visit Jaime Hayon’s website – here.

Copenhagen Penthouse Interior by Norm Architects

May 04 2009

Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Kasper Rønn of Norm Architects have completed a new interior design for a penthouse apartment in the Frederiksberg area of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Visit the Norm Architects website – here.

Crow Table by Sander Mulder

May 04 2009

The Crow table is one of the recent designs to emerge from the Veldhoven, Netherlands based studio of Sander Mulder.

This trestle design provides stability for your tabletop while keeping far away from the traditional 4 leg structure. It uses the same basics as found in natures bird feet, made into wooden reality by traditional carpenters craftsmanship combined with cnc technology.
The smoked glass table top enhances the spacious design, while the clear lacquer finish accents the beautifully detailed wooden joints.

Visit Sander Mulder’s website – here.

The Eclipse Light by Keiji Ashizawa

May 04 2009

Japanese designer Keiji Ashizawa has created the Eclipse Light.

A circular sheet is slit and then bent by hand.
This transformation gives it strength and volume.
It can be hung from the ceiling,mounted on a wall,or placed on the floor.
It reminds us of a lunar eclipse and casts a generous light.

Visit the Keiji Ashizawa Design website – here.

The Leaf Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue

May 03 2009

Kenneth Cobonpue has designed the Leaf Chair.

The sexy and sensuous Leaf chair is inspired by nature’s curves. Graceful and slim, the upholstered top sits on a steel base as if floating in its own space.

Visit Kenneth Cobonpue’s website – here.