Design | CONTEMPORIST

How Cup Fungi Inspired Nader Gammas’ Vessels Lighting Series

November 25, 2025

A sculptural lighting collection inspired by cup fungi, Vessels by Nader Gammas blends handmade ceramic craft with soft organic forms, creating glow filled pieces that feel alive within a space.

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How a furniture designer rethought guitar amps for homes, and ditched ugly boxes

October 15, 2025

Sonoforma turns guitar amps into sculptural furniture you’ll actually want in your living room. Designed by Mike Nopper, these solid teak pieces merge mid-century warmth with studio-quality sound, proving that high performance and good design can share the same space.

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Outdoor Seating You’d Actually Want to Visit: Where Nature Is Wrapped in a Whimsical Birdcage

July 1, 2025

A serene urban pavilion in San Francisco’s Mission Rock, The Garden Party by Min Design reinterprets the Victorian greenhouse as a light-filled public space. With its curving form, custom detailing, and living canopy of integrated trees, this open-air installation invites pedestrians to pause, connect, and enjoy a moment of calm in the city.

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Wallpaper as Art: Inside Zambaiti’s Latest Nature-Inspired Collection

June 14, 2025

Contemporary wallpaper mural in a living room.

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Central Bark: A Desk Designed for You and Your Dog

June 10, 2025

Central Bark by Chrissy Fehan for Darran is a sleek modern desk with a built-in pet nook that slides neatly in and out. Perfect for pet-friendly workspaces, it offers a cozy spot for dogs without sacrificing style or function.

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This Wall Light Looks Like Draped Fabric, but It’s Solid Plaster

May 28, 2025

The Requiem Wall Light, handcrafted in plaster using a unique sculpting technique, captures the fluidity of draped fabric in a striking wall-mounted form.

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