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Tomeo Outdoor Metallic Chair

Hugo Charlet-berguerand Outdoor Metallic Chair Furniture

Tomeo

During the 60s, visionary designers developed the first plastic furniture. The designers’ talent coupled with the versatility of the substance led to its indispensability. Both designers and consumers became addicted to it. Today, we know its environmental dangers. Still, restaurant terraces remain filled with plastic chairs. This is because the market offers little alternative. The design world remains sparsely populated with manufacturers of steel furniture, even sometimes republishing designs from the late 19th century… Here comes the birth of Tomeo: a modern, light & stackable steel chair.

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Hui Lounge Table and Chair

Dan Shao Lounge Table and Chair Furniture

Hui

Hui is a set of lounge furniture, made up of a chair and a small table, designed for reading and drinking tea. The form of the Ma Tau Wall, a gable element of Huizhou architecture in China, is transformed into a structural and decorative part of the furniture. The set is made of beech, leather and glass, joined with traditional Chinese mortise and tenon craftsmanship. The leather cushion and backrest are soft and give sufficient support. The table has two layers, and the lower leather layer holds books and magazines. The intent is to bring regional culture into the modern home.

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Infier Chaise Longue

Fereshteh Haji Gholami Chaise Longue Furniture

Infier

The Infier chair is a comfortable chaise longue inspired by sculptural forms and ergonomic design. Its unique properties include providing ergonomic support, a lightweight foam and frame design, and high-quality wooden material for a luxurious appearance and durability. It seamlessly blends into any environment, making it perfect for both work and leisure settings. The creative challenge was to balance form and function while ensuring ease of manufacturing and cost-effectiveness. The Infier chair is a standout piece that meets the needs of a wide range of users.

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Folding Seasons Coffee Table

Aw Siao Ping Coffee Table Furniture

Folding Seasons

The concept is conceived from the Fibonacci spiral occurring in nature. This 3-dimensional spiral design is crafted using 4 concentric circles to form the top spiral while the bottom part is a flip mirror. These circles would form an endless loop resembling that of a spiraling star held in suspension. The spiral blades form undulated peaks and valleys while these points are meticulously calculated to form supports for the tabletop and base. 4 highest peaks to support the top while the subsequent 4 valleys form the bases. This gave the sculpture a sense of transparency, fluidity and cantilever

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Cecilia Armchair

Linda Martins Armchair Furniture

Cecilia

Cecilia is an armchair made from reused and discarded materials. The structure is built from pressed slats of leftover wood, shaped with wide feet and a broad seat so that short offcuts can be used. The backrest is formed by small pieces of leftover fabric tied to a flexible base with foam inside, creating a soft volume and added comfort. The seat is made of discarded leather, which can receive patches and details, so each armchair is unique. The low and reclining form invites rest and follows a Scandinavian style.

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Eclosion Planter

CHUNG WEI WANG Planter Furniture

Eclosion

Eclosion is a modular planter which helps people grow the plants and raise the butterfly which provides opportunities to observe the life cycle of the nature. It can be a set of furniture in the garden or home and also a habitat for butterfly and the plant. Eclosion is designed to protect monarch butterflies and thrive the population which sustain the monarch migration into perpetuity.

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Taiwan Imagery Chair

Yi Ju Tseng Chair Furniture

Taiwan Imagery

Taiwan Imagery is a chair inspired by traditional Taiwanese culture. The design combines the KA-TSI bag, a woven bag commonly used in Taiwan, with the Tai-Shi Chair, a classical Chinese wooden armchair used in early Taiwanese homes. Bulrush and aluminum are the main materials. The chair measures 500 by 980 by 710 millimeters. The back, the cushion and the legs form three separate parts joined with screws, so transport is compact and manufacturing is simpler. A mold controls the curved shapes and reduces production errors.

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Moon Gate The Bar Chair

Thunderstone Technology Limited The Bar Chair Furniture

Moon Gate

Motichair is a bar chair designed for seating and conversation. The frame uses circles to connect the support points, which balances the forces and reduces material loss. Mortise and tenon joints together with fully hidden dovetail joints make the structure stable. The chair is made of carbon fiber composite material combined with steam bent wood. The form is inspired by arches and moon gates in ancient Chinese gardens, and the circular openings give a broader visual sense. A two color treatment separates the circles visually.

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Slice of Jupiter Coffee Table

Alexia Mintsouli Coffee Table Furniture

Slice of Jupiter

A round, sumptuous, hand-crafted coffee table. The genuine black of Nero Marquina Marble from Spain and the mesmerizing green of Verde Guatemala Marble from India, divided by a Gold Metal Leaf. Resting on a solid brushed bronze base. The handmade process, as well as the overall material selection and combination, ensure that each Slice of Jupiter is truly unique and original.

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Gloria Sofa

Paolo Demel Sofa Furniture

Gloria

Design is not only an external form, but it is also a research on the internal structure, ergonomics and essence of an object. In this case the shape is a very strong component, and it is the cut given to the product that gives it its particularity. The advantage of Gloria has the strength to be 100% customize, adding different elements, materials and finishes. The great peculiarity are all the extra elements that can be added with the magnets on the structure, giving the product hundreds of different shapes.

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Plit Side Chair

Kutay Guler Side Chair Furniture

Plit

Plit is a side chair designed for corporate and residential interiors. The seating surface is split on the vertical axis, creating two sides that react independently as the user shifts weight and changes posture. The seat surface is scored to provide better support. The base is formed by two curving strips of machined and cold-formed aluminium with polished and black satin anodized finishes. The seat is overmolded polypropylene copolymer around an aluminium frame, and the surface is flexible with a smooth matte texture. The design responds to the dynamic nature of sitting.

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Walky Chair

Armando Mora Medina Chair Furniture

Walky

Walky is a chair designed to bring a sense of movement into interior spaces. The form captures the moment of a person walking, and several chairs placed together create an impression of dynamism and social activity. The rear legs end in shaped wooden shoes, which give the chair a playful character. Walky is made of solid ash and walnut. The central connector is bent-laminated wood, routered and shaped by hand. The seat is cut with a CNC machine, while the backrest, legs, structure and shoes are shaped and turned by hand. The chair measures 500 mm in width, 590 mm in depth and 790 mm in height.

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