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Hourglass  Multifunctional Shelf

Hourglass

Hourglass is a multifunctional shelf that combines a coat rack, a storage shelf and a lamp in one piece of furniture. The frame is made of three colored stainless steel elements, and two boards of different sizes serve as the laminates. The boards and the metal frame are joined with angle iron screws. A screw at the top of the frame works as a coat hook. The lamp can be detached and carried to other places, and its low temperature light source does not heat up. Hourglass measures 500 mm in width, 500 mm in depth and 1700 mm in height.

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Paula Storage Rack

Paula

Paula is a multifunctional storage rack designed for flexible home spaces. Paula is made of iron and wood, with an iron frame, wooden back plates and movable shelves. Placed vertically, Paula serves as an open shelf with three storage heights for books and decorative objects. Placed horizontally, Paula serves as a television cabinet for game consoles and discs. The frame is fixed with screws and the shelves rest directly on the frame. The unit can be taken apart into eight iron pipes and two iron frames, which allows flat transport and quick assembly at home.

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Mob-Clock Clock

Mob-Clock

Mob is a desk clock formed by a graded Mobius strip mounted on a stand, with a small ball serving as the pointer. Time is a linear concept, yet common clocks repeat two cycles each day, AM and PM. On Mob, the ball moves in one direction along the single boundary of the Mobius strip and passes 24 hours without repetition. The main body is injection molded from PC and ABS, and the legs are made of metal bars. The clock marks time in steps of 15 minutes, without seconds, to support a calm and natural sense of time.

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Grille Bookcase

Grille

Grille is a modular bookcase inspired by the form of the traditional Chinese grille. The bookcase is made of pine wood and measures 124 cm in length, 32 cm in width and 186 cm in height. A white frame holds small wooden boxes, four in each row and six in each column. Each small box can be placed in four different directions, and one part of the box is rotated by 45 degrees. Users assemble the boxes themselves, so many different patterns can be created. The bookcase provides storage that can be arranged by personal preference.

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Zero Sun Lounger

Zero

Zero is a modular sun lounger designed for outdoor areas. The seat rests on a cylindrical support, which balances the lounger and forms a sculptural element. The cylinder comes in two modular lengths, 0.90 meters and 1.80 meters, so one lounger or several units can be combined. The pieces can be placed on opposite sides or on the same side, suiting many layouts in homes, hotels and swimming pool areas. The cylinder is made of solid Cumaru wood screwed to an aluminum core. The molded aluminum seat has an anatomical curve for comfort.

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Bumpy Vase

Bumpy

Bumpy is a glass vase designed to hold flowers and to serve as an interior object. The vase is mouth blown and shaped by hand by glass studio craftsmen in Poland. Rough glass shards are placed on the rim, where they act as ornaments and recall the texture of melting ice. A calm Scandinavian color palette gives the vessel a harmonious character. The simple shape suits a windowsill, a side table or a dining table. Bumpy holds a single flower branch and also looks complete when left empty.

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Plastic Recurrence Public Bench

Plastic Recurrence

Plastic Recurrence is a series of public benches made from recycled household plastic waste. The twelve benches were designed for a district town hall in Hong Kong, using plastic collected from the same district. Each bench is assembled from only two module types, repeated in varied lengths and rotations. The rotated modules form curved shapes that recall ripples on a river. Tactile textures and uneven colour make every bench distinct. The curved form gently separates users and lets children sit in free postures.

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Perier Sideboard

Perier

Perier is a sideboard designed for interior spaces, especially the dining room. The cabinet offers 500 liters of internal storage, while the upper surface can be used for display. Symmetrical cabinet doors and side panels are covered with leather in a bag inspired form. The soft texture also supports room acoustics. The raised body rests on slim metal legs with titanium plating and is combined with painted MDF woodwork. Touch-open mechanisms remove the need for handles. The sideboard measures 240 cm in width, 76 cm in height and 55 cm in depth.

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Burgu Stool

Burgu

Burgu is a height adjustable seat designed for spaces such as bars and barber shops. The height adjustment gear is supported by four separate legs instead of a single central hub, so the whole mechanism stays visible. The seat and the gear are made of laminated solid wood, and the lamination prevents deformation and extends the service life. The legs and the gear are shaped on five axis machines for high precision. A large gear diameter and a thick thread allow the height to be adjusted quickly and steadily while seated.

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Silhouette Dining Chair

Silhouette

Designed by Architect Joana Santos Barbosa, Silhouette is an eye-catching dining chair reminiscence of a woman's sensual curves. Having been influenced by twentieth-century artists that painted several realities in one single dimension, such as musicians having instruments as part of their own bodies, Joana embodied this joint dimension into a surprisingly elegant design. The dark structure reveals the movement of a woman’s hips who is seating on the object, while the curved seat draws an inviting smile. Silhouette carries narrative and symbolism and is truly mesmerizing.

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Canyon Vase

Canyon

The handcrafted flower vase was produced by 400 pieces of precision laser cutting sheet metal with different thicknesses, stacking layer by layer, and welded piece by piece, demonstrating an artistic sculpture of flower vase, presented in a detailed pattern of the canyon. Layers of stacking metal shows the texture of canyon section, also increasing the scenarios with different ambient, creating irregularly changing natural texture effects.

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Venturi Showcase

Venturi

Venturi provides real value for displaying works of art, perfectly complementing the personality of its owner. Careful use of aspect ratios in the Venturi design has resulted in an experience that maximizes visual power. The continent of the design is aesthetic timelessness, where purity of form combines elegance and durability. Every detail in the design is the result of careful and disciplined research. The most important factor in the emergence of the design was that it had a completely original and strong line.

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