The Design Magazine

Maisonord

Decorative Bookshelf

Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Toke

Toke is a decorative tabletop bookshelf designed for interior spaces. A polished limewood sphere with a diameter of 16 centimetres sits at the centre of the design and acts as both support and balance point. The sphere moves with gravity and keeps the books in order. The frame is made of specially bent metal rod and cut metal plate, joined by welding and finished with electrostatic powder paint. Toke measures 18 centimetres in height, 49 centimetres in width and 16.5 centimetres in depth. The simple form suits living rooms, bedrooms, restaurants, cafes and shops.

Nastaran Khanzade

Sofa Set

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

Seylan

Seylan is a sofa set designed for contemporary living spaces. The form is inspired by the flowing curves of Persian Nastaliq calligraphy. Continuous lines and soft curves replace sharp angles, so the sofa set appears sculptural from every side. The structure is made of solid wood, shaped by CNC cutting and then carved, sanded and finished by hand. The seating is built from layered high-density foam with fabric upholstery, and the curves guide a comfortable posture. The set includes a single seater and a three seater. The intent is to bring a traditional craft into modern interiors.

Chinen Mizuki

Shelf

Monday, 14 September 2026

Flowerblock

Flowerblock is a shelf designed to serve as both storage furniture and a room divider. The design is inspired by flower blocks, concrete units with geometric openwork patterns used in Okinawan architecture, which filter strong sunlight while letting air pass. Gaps between the boxes give the shelf a light and open appearance. Stainless steel rods connect the boxes for stability, solid white ash supports the load-bearing points, and plywood reduces the overall weight. The shelf has no back panel, so it can be placed against a wall or in the centre of a room.

Larissa Sanches

Armchair

Sunday, 13 September 2026

Alvorada

Inspired by the quiet transition of dawn, the Alvorada Armchair reflects moments of pause, renewal and introspection. Its enveloping laminated wood shells evoke distant mountains on the horizon, while the integrated upholstery and matching ottoman create a supportive and tactile seating experience that encourages relaxation and mental restoration. By combining organic references with ergonomic precision, the armchair offers a sense of comfort and balance, reinforcing the home as a place of refuge, presence and well being.

Isabelle De Mari

Jewelry Cabinet

Saturday, 12 September 2026

Takumi

Takumi is a jewelry cabinet that combines Japanese craft principles with contemporary furniture construction. The cabinet has fifteen drawers with chamfered edges and a concealed sliding system that works without lateral panels, creating a floating drawer effect. The interior is lined with natural leather and fitted with removable suede dividers for flexible organization. The brass handle is cast by the lost-wax method using reclaimed offcuts. The design turns the storage of personal jewelry into a calm and attentive routine.

Isabelle De Mari

Lounge Chair

Friday, 11 September 2026

Tokyo

Tokyo is a lounge chair made of solid Brazilian sucupira hardwood. The frame is fully exposed, showing the joinery and the shaped wooden parts. The arms and back supports are turned on a lathe under manual control, with concave detailing at the ends. A natural leather inlay is recessed into each armrest and finished with stitching. The seat and back cushions combine layered polyurethane foam and feather filling, upholstered in brown linen. Surfaces are hand sanded and finished with a matte varnish. The design applies Japanese woodworking principles to a Brazilian material.