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Cilindro Desk

Cilindro

Cilindro is a mobile desk designed for home working. The cylindrical body divides into two semi-cylinders. One half serves as a container with shelves, while the other half opens into a horizontal work surface. A telescopic steel leg folds out from the underside and holds the surface at 720 millimetres high. The semi-cylinders are made of curved MDF panels coated with laminate, and six wheels allow easy movement through interior spaces. Folding steel panels at the base give access to cable storage. The rounded form avoids sharp edges and suits small rooms.

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Tatamu Folding Stool

Tatamu

By 2050 two thirds of the earth population will live in cities. The main ambition behind Tatamu is to provide flexible furniture for people whose space is limited, including those who are frequently moving. The aim is to create an intuitive furniture that combines robustness with an ultra-thin shape. It takes only one twisting movement to deploy the stool. While all the hinges made of durable fabric keeping it light weight, the wooden sides provide stability. Once pressure is applied to it, the stool only gets stronger as its pieces lock together, thanks to its unique mechanism and geometry.

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Acorn Leisure Chair Multipurpose

Acorn Leisure Chair

Acorn Leisure Chair is a multifunctional seat inspired by the shape of an acorn. The backrest follows the curve of the human back and supports a correct sitting posture for reading and other calm activities. The frame is made of solid wood, shaped by computer controlled cutting and hand grinding, and is completed with metal lines bent by hand heating. The wood and metal parts are joined with hardware and can be taken apart for transport. A large open space under the seat can be used for storage or as a resting place for pets.

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Sushi Chair

Sushi

Sushi is a chair designed for homes and other interiors. The structure is handmade from noble wood and shaped with simple lines and clear geometric angles. The parts are made one by one and glued, following traditional carpentry methods. Textured fabrics bring comfort to the seat and the cylindrical backrest, while brass details complete the piece. The backrest is fixed in a way that allows the fabric to be replaced later. The chair measures 520 mm in width, 500 mm in depth and 810 mm in height.

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Lotus Armchair

Lotus

The Lotus Armchair is an exquisite piece of hand-made craftsmanship, combining the elegant lines of the Bauhaus era with vanguard techniques and the finest materials. By curving each piece with the utmost care and attention to detail, designers shaped a design with a unique and modern look that brings a touch of freshness and unmistakable beauty into houses. Each tube that shapes its lightweight frame has been specifically designed to confer the user maximum comfort and resilience without compromising the overall design; gifting it with a stunning personality and a perfectly balanced look.

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Dava Workspace

Dava

Dava is developed for open space offices, schools and universities where quiet and concentrated work phases are important. The modules reduce acoustic and visual disturbances. Due to its triangular shape, the furniture is space efficient and allows a variety of arrangement options. The materials of Dava are WPC and wool felt, both of which are biodegradable. A plug-in system fixes the two walls to the tabletop and underlines simplicity in production and handling.

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Move It Mobile Office System

Move It

Move It is a mobile office system designed for flexible and agile work environments. Move It supports desk sharing, co-working, activity-based working and project work. The system has a modular design and can be used to transport office supplies. Office boxes in two sizes, small and large, are attached with a simple coupling mechanism. The height of the system is adjustable. High-quality materials are used, and product safety has been certified by an independent testing service. Move It is intended for modern offices where workplaces change often.

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Duo Partition System

Duo

Duo is a modular system, capable of creating a spatial graphic sign which captures the 1960s mid-century modern vibe. The modules are easily assembled and disassembled with rubber bands, without any tools, allowing the user to adjust the aesthetic to their own liking. The black and white modulation recalls the geometric compositions of mid-century style, while in pastel colors it changes into a flight of butterflies. Duo can be arranged with ease as a room divider, console, side table, always creating a distinctive pattern that changes stylistically with changing colors.

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Flower Stool

Flower

Make their lifestyle fun and convenient with a stool that can be rotated to change its purpose. Rotate to use as a stool, or use as a side table, magazine rack or stackable shelf. The side of the flower is a laminated plywood pattern using original colorful paper. Along with the performance that makes people to rotate, it also entertains children visually. It can change how to use it according to child's growth and lifestyle, so it can spend a long time with them.

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Tomeo Outdoor Metallic Chair

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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Eclosion Planter

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

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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