Tadeas Podracky’s Metamorphosis furniture rejects the uniformity of mass produced design
Podracky reformulates traditional design applications using discarded materials like old car parts, ceramic fragments and waste glass. Who said designing […]
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Handmade
The magic of what is Handmade, despite the advent of new technologies, will hardly disappear. Imagine a craftsman, in his workshop, while giving shape to a product. The smells, the light, the rhythm of the chisel. Here, a selection of signature products.
Jörg Hugo’s bubble-like lighting tests the boundaries of hand-blown glass
A recent boom in creative glassmaking has sparked a trend in unique, statement lighting like Jörg Hugo’s “Lightbodies” series, a […]
Jasper Morrison’s cantilevered Iso-Lounge chair defies gravity
Seemingly simple in form, the Iso-Lounge chair pushes the technical performance of plywood as a material. The cantilevered chair is […]
Loose Parts’ modular kit is the forward-thinking furniture we need
The OAK collection presents a “Swiss-Army knife approach”, which can be customised according to individual needs. “At Loose Parts we […]
These terracotta planters serve a quadruple function
Created by Basque studio Iratzoki Lizaso, the design concept behind the Lur collection revolves around the idea of multi-functional furniture. […]
These mycelium-inspired tables are all about co-creation
Swedish studio LI-AN-LO has created a trio of fully locally-produced tables with the intention to ‘slow design down a bit’. […]
Stamuli’s Memphis-style furniture is inspired by iconic artists
Tagadà, which refers to the popular, high-octane amusement ride, is an apt name for a collection as vibrant as this. […]
Our highlights from design fair EDIT Napoli 2021
The third edition of EDIT Napoli, founded by Emilia Petruccelli and curated by Domitilla Dardi (read the interview), took place […]
PensieriPanteschi: Elena Salmistraro pays tribute to the Mediterranean landscape
Called ‘PensieriPanteschi’, the new collection by Elena Salmistraro, designed for the Sicilian brand Lithea, captures iconic elements from an island’s […]
Tension is the only force keeping together this sculptural furniture by Paul Coenen
When piecing together sheets of stainless steel Netherlands-based designer Paul Coenen doesn’t use screws, glue or any other fasteners. He […]
Zero Miles: Superlocal maps local production around the world
Exploring sustainable, small-scale production, Italian designer Andrea de Chirico has developed Superlocal, a global network facilitating the possibility of creating […]
Sho Ota’s Whispering Wood collection exposes the natural knots within a tree
Sho Ota’s pieces are unique because they highlight the quality of wood knots, the character of which is often treated […]
