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Birds Multifunctional Table

Birds

It's Bird 2 is a multifunctional table designed to serve as both furniture and an art object. The base is made of terrazzo, in which small pieces of stone are joined into one new material. Reused metal, marked by layers of old paint, forms the structure and receives a new purpose. Thin lines of light surround the massive stone and give a soft glow. The table measures 1500 mm by 350 mm by 1500 mm in height. The piece can be used as a floor lamp, a bar, a bookshelf or an interior installation.

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TPH Tissue Paper Holder

TPH

TPH Leather is a compact design with paper sandwiched between two leather trays and taken out from above. The material and weight of the upper and lower tray cores are changed so that the paper can be taken out smoothly. The top is made of aluminum, which is in addition to there are a variety of leather variations, and take advantage of the characteristics of the leather to change sewing.

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Kala Laminated Bamboo Retractable Stool

Kala

Kala, a stool made in laminated bamboo with a retractable mechanism in the central axis. Taking oil-paper umbrella structure as its inspiration, laminated bamboo strip was heat baked and clamp fixture in the wood mold that bended into shape, showing its simplicity and oriental charming. Interestingly the elasticity of laminated bamboo structure designed and the retractable mechanism in the central axis, one’s will find interaction when sitting on Kala stool, it will descend lightly and smoothly, and when one’s stood up from Kala stool, it will ascend back to its position.

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Static Movement Kitchen Sideboard

Static Movement

This product manifests an essential design, which connects function and idea through precise craftsmanship. The project wants to describe the moments spent today in the kitchen, often lived in a frenetic way. The legs of the sideboard simulate a fast movement, like a run. The main feature of this product is the material: it is made entirely of centenary olive tree. The Designer says that the timber was obtained from some specimens felled due to a land deficit, which brought these trees to the end of their life cycle. This project was made entirely by hand.

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Xray Chair

Xray

Fujimura designed X-Ray Chair that the backside is erased as if it is looked at X-rays image, and the translucent lightness in it is felt. He used wood for the seat and leg parts which are needed structural strength, but he reduced successfully the whole weight by making other parts frame which is needed a few burdens. The X-Ray Chair adapting itself to the interior space naturally by the light chair's image can be seen.

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Chairry Pouf

Chairry

Chairry is a modular pouf system designed for shared and public interiors. Each pouf has a pie shape, so several units can be joined to form squares, circles and many other patterns. A single pouf offers a private seat, while a circular arrangement supports group interaction. Each seat is made from a three-dimensional machine-cut polystyrene core, strengthened with plywood and covered with foam and fleece. Each unit measures 650 mm in width, 650 mm in depth and 450 mm in height. When not in use, the poufs can be stacked and stored in a small area.

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Mix and Match Seat

Mix and Match

Mix and Match is a bench seating collection designed for hotels, entrances and commercial buildings. Each bench has a wood veneer surface in oak, walnut or tineo, with openings that hold chairs in place. The chairs have their legs removed and receive a mechanism that secures them to the bench and lets them rotate freely. Three bench sizes hold two, three or four chairs, and six chair models are offered. A small table and USB charging sockets can be added, so many combinations are possible.

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Pohihi Entry Console

Pohihi

Pohihi is an entry console designed for storage in modern homes. The body is made of stained beech, and the four drawer fronts are made of monkeypod. The drawers are built from solid beech and slide on wooden tracks. Handwoven laced Danish cord forms the cabinet door and a low shelf. The woven door works as both a decorative surface and a handle, as no separate handle is fitted. Magnetic fittings hold the door closed, and the interior includes a shelf. The weaving reflects Arab and Hawaiian cultural traditions.

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Rt  Stool or Sidetable

Rt

Rt is a backless seat that can also be used as a side table. The design is inspired by the Chinese tangram and is composed of three right-angle parts. Two L-shaped aluminum plates of identical size support one right-angle wooden block made of ash. The aluminum plates are 6 mm thick and are shaped by laser cutting and machine bending. All three components are screwed together, so users can assemble and disassemble Rt on their own. Rt measures 300 by 300 by 500 millimeters and appears different from each viewing angle.

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PinTheTime  Planner Clock

PinTheTime

People usually prefer writing down their plans to be in their sight, PinTheTime is designed to sort all of those messy notes. The user writes down the task and pins it on the part of the clock, which is related to the desired time of day. A complete round of PinTheTime clock means 24 hours. This convex felt shape with all delicate Cross-stitch sewing, implies time like a chubby little friend on the wall, which makes each touch calming, to have a more relaxing approach to time in these modern cold times.

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Roentgen Nightstand

Roentgen

Roentgen is a nightstand designed for the bedroom. Roentgen is made of solid wood and holds two sets of drawers, visible and hidden. When a false bottom drawer is pulled outward and turned, five hidden small drawers appear. Two visible small drawers and one large drawer with built-in charging points for electronic devices are also provided. A wireless charger is set in an upper corner. Push to open fittings and metal runners are used. The design refers to 18th century mechanical furniture with secret compartments.

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Arc Guitar Stand Guitar Stand

Arc Guitar Stand

Arc is a guitar stand designed to hold a guitar in a stable upright position. The stand is made of ash wood. The arc strips are shaped by laminated bending and are then connected with joints to form a triangular structure. The triangular body keeps the guitar steady during storage. The form was inspired by modern architecture and by space design, with attention to structures that are not over-decorated. The simple shape allows the stand to suit contemporary interiors, where it can serve both as a tool and as a decorative object.

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