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Arasta Multifunctional Bench

Surton Multifunctional Bench Furniture

Arasta

Arasta which is designed from inspired from ability to move, folding and make them ready for reuse when necessary in built-in furniture existing in Turkish traditional architectural culture draws attendion its different proportions and multi-functionality. The product which is designed to allow different uses during the day to accompany the transformation and movement of life creates a solution for the different needs during the entrance and exit of the place with its revolving tray and wooden shelf. The product aimes to be a character of the lifestyle that values hospitality.

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Hopper Chair

Takashi Niwa Chair Furniture

Hopper

Hopper is a wooden chair designed for relaxed seating. The double curved frame with a customized profile supports comfort and gives the chair a dynamic form. Three corners of the profile are rounded where the body touches the chair, while one sharp edge remains to highlight the overall shape. The reclined angle turns into smooth armrests and backrests. Resting and support panels add lightness and structural stability. The parts were made with five axis CNC machining and then assembled by hand.

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Origami Bookshelf

Yeak design Bookshelf Furniture

Origami

Origami is a bookshelf designed for the storage of books of different sizes. The staggered inclined arrangement creates shelves with heights from 24 to 32 centimetres, so large albums can be placed beside smaller books in a neat order. The varying depths follow the sizes of the volumes. Special folds tie the parts together and give an origami-like appearance. The bookshelf is assembled from solid North American black walnut or hard maple with mortise and tenon joints and is finished with wax oil. A stainless steel base with anti-tipping connectors keeps the structure stable.

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CP 21 Table

Tobia Repossi Table Furniture

CP 21

CP 21 is a table designed for living and dining spaces. The top is made of marble and measures just 2 cm in thickness, with 45 degree bevels along the edges. Cuts in the corners reveal the steel structure below and hold the marble top in place. The double Y shaped steel structure is stable and is offered in brushed steel, black painted steel or brass. The top is available in Italian marble types such as Verde Alpi, Calacatta, Rosso Francia, Nero Marquinia and Arabescato Corchia. CP 21 is delivered in a flat cardboard pack with a wooden frame for easy transport.

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Meta Cell Pool Table

Abbas Sufinejad Pool Table Furniture

Meta Cell

Meta Cell is a pool table designed to suit many different interiors. The form is inspired by imagined alien creatures that change shape to remain unseen, and the soft silhouettes help the table fit into varied environments. The futuristic legs support both the appearance and the function of the pool table. Meta Cell is made of fiber-reinforced plastic for higher stability, and the top surface has a glazed finish that is easy to clean. The design invites users to observe and think about the surrounding world.

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The Free Spirit Home Office Unit

Anamaria Burazin Eskinja Home Office Unit Furniture

The Free Spirit

The Free Spirit is a mobile home office unit designed for domestic interiors. The unit is equipped with wheels and a handle, so the desk can be moved from one room to another as home activities change. When the worktop is closed, tools and materials are hidden and the desk becomes a closed cabinet. Storage includes two lockable drawers, a drawer for A3 and A4 papers and a laptop, and space for folders. Power sockets and a USB charging station are built in. The compact body is made of veneer plywood and powder coated steel.

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Sseuim Chair

Kihyun Ahn Chair Furniture

Sseuim

Sseuim is a chair designed for use in Korean saunas and spas. The name Sseuim means to use freely in Korean. The form supports lying, sitting, leaning and resting postures, so each user can select a position according to purpose and comfort. The shape refers to Korean mountain ranges and stones, and it offers a private area within the open space of a Korean sauna. Sseuim is made of wood with traditional Korean woodworking methods, and the parts are cut by machine and then joined. The chair measures 2300 by 850 by 650 millimeters.

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Haragana Lounge Chair

Tobias Kappeler Lounge Chair Furniture

Haragana

Haragana is a lounge chair made from bent steel tubes and cork disks. The chair is reduced to its essential structure, so no cushions or upholstery are used. The outline resembles an armchair, although armrests are absent. The low seating position of 28 centimetres invites people to lean back and observe their surroundings for a longer time. The open frame keeps the chair visually light and allows it to fit into interior spaces without claiming much attention. The simple cork disks contrast with the curved tubular structure. Each chair is bent, welded and sanded by hand.

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Fly Modular System

Linda Martins Modular System Furniture

Fly

Fly is a modular furniture system designed for flexible living spaces. The system is composed of two structures of different heights, with drilled channels, bars, shelves and butterfly-shaped screws that allow many layout configurations. Fly is made of brass, steel and reused pressed wood. Assembly is simple, because the bars are fixed into the drilled channels with the butterfly screws to support the shelves. The system can be assembled and disassembled without professional help. Fly can be used in the office, the bedroom and the kitchen.

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Purnu Jar

Sini Majuri Jar Furniture

Purnu

Purnu is a glass jar designed for storing food, flowers and other small items. Purnu is hand shaped from mouth blown glass in a studio in Helsinki, Finland. The jar is 20 cm tall and has a simplified form with playful colors that reflect Northern aesthetics. The jar can hold food or flowers, and can also be displayed empty as an interior object. Opening the tall jar and placing items inside takes time and calmness. The design also supports the preservation of traditional glass making craftsmanship.

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Bio Chair

Vladimir Zagorac Chair Furniture

Bio

Bio is a low armchair collection designed for use in modern interiors. The opening in the backrest recalls a leaf or a shell, and the shape changes near the outer edge into a form similar to the flower of the Calla aethiopica plant. This edge bends slightly backwards and rises on one side, creating an asymmetric silhouette. The asymmetry occurs only in the outer areas of the form, so comfort and ergonomics are preserved. The materials include molded thermoplastics, steel, cast aluminum, oak wood and leather.

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Bamboo Joint Modular Shelf

Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd Modular Shelf Furniture

Bamboo Joint

Bamboo Joint is a modular shelf designed for small homes and rented spaces. The metal support rods are shaped to recall bamboo joints, and the solid wood panels rest on the rods by their own weight, so no tools are needed for assembly. Each panel has pre-drilled holes fitted with rubber pads that strengthen the connection with the rods. The number of panels can be chosen to suit the room and the intended use. Flat packaging simplifies transport. Single panels and rods can be bought separately, replaced or returned for recycling.

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