At the initial stage of designing ‘Bro’ chair, I was looking for new type of detailing to go with lamination bending. Of course from the manufacturing process, laminated wood itself has beautiful authentic details. Since the invention of the wood lamination bending technique with the traditional detail kept as a common rule, I was trying to look for a well-matched detail in current visual era. The chamfered edge (normally not done for laminated wood, but done in solid wood furniture) and applied a stripe of contrasting color to give it a graphical thin-edge-effect on the chair.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
The Woven Series by Timothy John
An interest in creating texture through weaving is also a key component in the series. Industrial synthetic felt, intended for lining nautical vessels is cut and sewn into strips then woven around the steel framework to form a unique covering.Creating the Genius first inspired the making of a second piece in which the steel wire frame is semi-exposed. The Mastermind is essentially the Genius, partially deconstructed, showcasing just how beautiful the body under all its layers can be. The Deviant clock exhibits these very same materials and techniques, applied to a large Grandfather clock form, putting a twist on tradition.The series provokes thought and emotion. Viewers cannot help but reach out to touch and interact with each piece.
Friday, May 27, 2011
The K-Chair & K-Plus by Helle Damkjær for Kitani
Japanese furniture company Kitani has collaborated with Paris-based Danish-born designer Helle Damkjær to produce ‘k-chair’ and ‘k-plus’, an arm chair and ottoman set on show at the 2011 Stockholm Furniture fair.
Helle Damkjær has designed the K-Chair & K-Plus foot stool for Japanese manufacturer Kitani.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
FAVN Sofa by Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen
Jaime Hayon has designed the FAVN sofa for the Danish furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen.
FAVN; the Danish name for embrace, is a new sofa designed by Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen. The new sofa is the result of a creative dialogue and will be launched during the Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2011 at Republic of Fritz Hansen’s showroom in Milan.“I wanted the sofa to be based on a shell. A shell being hard on the outside, soft and welcoming on the inside.” Says Jaime Hayón. “I wanted to create a form that embraces you, something really organic – that’s why we named it FAVN.” Hayón continues.Recognized by his fresh, colourful and extrovert design style, the award winning artist-designer is the most recent addition to Fritz Hansen’s family tree of designers. Hayón carries forward Fritz Hansen’s long tradition of working with some of the world’s most talented architect and designers.
“FAVN is an evolution of Fritz Hansen’s design language that brings together the qualities of Spanish and Danish design”. Says Jaime Hayón. “FAVN is picking up from the long tradition of Arne Jacobsen in the sense that I wanted to create a form that was based on a shell, like the Egg™ and the Swan™ which looks equally beautiful from all angles.” Hayón continues.FAVN is the result of an experimental dialogue and presents an honest interpretation of Fritz Hansen’s design values. It represents a true reflection of Fritz Hansen’s ambition to achieve sustainable quality in crafting timeless design.The new sofa is presented in ten unique Designer Selections; light grey, sage green, clear beige, taupe, chocolate, moutarde, red, violet, dark blue and black. It includes a mix of three fabrics to express the form of its three main components; the shell, seat and back and decorative cushions.
The E-lastic Table by Timothy Schreiber
London based designer Timothy Schreiber has created the E-lastic Table.
In line with his “pop modernism” manifesto, Schreiber’s new design carries forward the spirit of the second generation 1960s and 70s modernists. Inspired by the work of Eero Saarinen and Verner Panton, Schreiber translates the zeitgeist and optimism of this era into the digital design and manufacturing realm of the early 21st century. Featuring the signature style that created the Morphogenesis Chaise and E-Volved table (FueroDentro), the E-lastic Table embodies sleek design with a hypercontemporary touch.
Timothy Schreiber is pleased to announce the launch of his E-lastic Table at the Milan Furniture Fair, Rho Fairgrounds from 12th -17th April 2011.
In line with his “pop modernism” manifesto, Schreiber’s new design carries forward the spirit of the second generation 1960s and 70s modernists. Inspired by the work of Eero Saarinen and Verner Panton, Schreiber translates the zeitgeist and optimism of this era into the digital design and manufacturing realm of the early 21st century. Featuring the signature style that created the Morphogenesis Chaise and E-Volved table (FueroDentro), the E-lastic Table embodies sleek design with a hypercontemporary touch.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Corsica Chair by Ian Spencer and Cairn Young
British designers Ian Spencer and Cairn Young have created the Corsica chair.

One my “must google” items, that I draw a blank on describing in five or less words, is the look of this Corsica Chair by UK designers Ian Spencer and Cairn Young. When I was living in Costa Rica, the pattern of warm woods in a geometric patchwork was commonly seen in little shops consisting of cutting boards and salad bowls.
Although the history of this look is still a question mark in my mind that hasn’t been dug up for years, I’ve always loved the look. The color palette in its random placement draws you in just like a great pair of Desigual pants from Spain, but more than that, I find that its shape tests us to re-examine the symmetry we seek in furniture.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
The Shark Chair by René Holten for Artifort
Dutch designer René Holten has created the Shark chair for the manufacturer Artifort.
This is The Shark Chair by René Holten for Artifort, a modern chair has designed by Dutch architect, Avalaible on eny several color. example Green, Yellow and purple.this design and chair is very support to modern and contemporary inetrior design ideas
This is the shark chair, this chair comes with several kinds of colors, it looks like the chair can be used as furniture cafe, it’s because they have the form of a stylish and modern. They were designed by René Holten for Artifort.
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