01.30.13
Troy Turner

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Vintage Fusion

Vintage Fusion

This original seating design called Statthocker transforms old-fashioned 1960s street lanterns into modern, stackable stools that pay homage to the repurposed material. Noticing that local discarded lanterns were the perfect seat height, the designers covered the tops in durable HI-MACS material and left the underside open for easy stacking. As an ode to the origin, LED lights are fitted into a milled recess beneath the seat, bringing new life and functionality to the recycled shades.

0 Designers: Oliver Bahr & Bastian Demmer

01.29.13
Troy Turner

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Hiyaaaa!

Hiyaaaa!

The Samurai Chair’s striking aesthetic gives the illusion that it’s fallen victim to a samurai’s razor sharp katana. It will make you think twice before sitting down, but rest assure, it’s still capable of holding up to 330 lbs! Need proof huh? Hit the jump to see designer Seo Young Moon put it to the test.

0 Designer: Seo Young Moon

01.28.13
Troy Turner

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Daydream in the Clouds

Daydream in the Clouds

Who hasn’t dreamt of laying on the clouds?! This playful seating collection called Cirrus brings the fluffy stuff indoors in a whimsical series of gentle sofas and lounges. As comfortable as they look, each piece is composed with a rigid OSB frame and sinuous spring system in the seat and back surrounded by flexible PUR foam so it keeps shape without sacrificing comfort.

0 Designer: Dizajno

01.23.13
Troy Turner

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Levitating Table

Levitating Table

Designed with eyes on the future, this striking table was inspired by the Maglev train’s use of magnetic technology and applies the same levitating principles to a functional, futuristic dining table. Using an electromagnetic suspension system, the table levitates above a steel plate while electromagnets attached to the table are oriented toward the plate from below. The user can easily change table height by adjusting the strength of the magnetic field.

0 Designer: Yana Christiaens

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01.22.13
Radhika Seth

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Baby Crib

Baby Crib

A look at the Kumo and you wish you could curl up like a ball and fit into that beautiful baby crib. Inspired by the different shapes of clouds, it comes as no surprise that the furniture has been given a Japanese namesake. The designers give you the option of hooking on ropes and then attach it to the ceiling, to give it the floating cloud vibe. Sweet!

0 Designer: Sora Design

01.17.13
Troy Turner

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Squishy Monster Fishy!

Squishy Monster Fishy!

I LOVE the story behind this wild chair – when designer Jason Goh would play with his food as a child (his favorite being fish balls), his grandma came up with a scary fish ball monster story to deter him. She said that if he kept playing the fish balls would turn into a big hairy monster and eat him up! Bringing the story to life, this monstrous Moyee  chair inspires play in kids and adults alike.

0 Designer: Jason Goh

01.16.13
Long Tran

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Sorri Chair, Wide Loads Welcome

Sorri Chair, Wide Loads Welcome

I am LOVING the Sorri Lounge Chair. When I say wide loads welcome, I don’t mean that in a condescending way. I’m serious. I love a wide chair, especially when it gently cups my butt. Not to mention it makes logical sense since there’s enough room to sit my bag next to me instead of on the floor. Ladies, can I get an amen? If you want one, WEWOOD is taking it into production. The chair will also be on display at Maison & Objet from the 18-22nd in Paris.

0 Designer: Gonçalo Campos

01.16.13
Troy Turner

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Frumpalicious

Frumpalicious

The Frumpy Chairs aren’t what you my typically think of as attractive… in fact, they’re pretty weird. But the process by which they’re made IS beautiful! Designer Jamie Wolfond pours plastic regrind (ground up rejects of failed injection-molded parts that would otherwise go to waste) into a fire-proof silicone pattern and heats them in a pizza oven. After heating the plastic to its melting point, he slumps the mold over a crude form—letting the plastic determine the final product.

0 Designer: Jamie Wolfond

01.15.13
Troy Turner

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Repeating Seating

Repeating Seating

Admittedly, I wasn’t sure what I was looking at when I first saw this design by Streng, but I think that’s just a part of its appeal & exactly what I like about it so much. The metal Meme stool gives the illusion of heaviness but is actually one continuous surface of lightweight aluminum sheet that’s handmade using a metal-turning process. Using interlocking top & bottom components, the user can stack or group multiples together to create unique sculptural arrangements. Check out the vid to see how it’s made!

0 Designer: Streng

01.14.13
Troy Turner

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Cool Stool

Cool Stool

Named “270°” for the degree by which its 3 circular pipe mechanisms swing, this functional stool design is actually an all-in-one chair, desk and table! It’s the perfect multipurpose piece for both compact spaces and modern offices, effortlessly transitioning from seat to workstation with a simple pull of one of the panels.

0 Designer: Sankalp Sinha

01.11.13
Troy Turner

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Table-gami

Table-gami

Origami often has the connotation of lightness and fragility, but the MIura table is capable of holding weight up to an astonishing 176 lbs! The design, inspired by the origami fold of the same name, transforms from a flat sheet of paper into a functional, robust piece of furniture in one quick, straightforward folding process. Easy to transport or store, and even easier to assemble!

0 Designer: Forrest Radford

01.08.13
Long Tran

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Living
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Modern Easy Lounge Chair

Modern Easy Lounge Chair

Check out this Kickstarter project called the Suzak – a lounge chair available in multiple color combinations. I’m partial to the simple design which invites you to sit almost any way you want. The material is made of industrial spandex that’s ultra tough, yet pliable. Strong enough to be used outdoors without concern for UV damage. You can support the project with as little as a $1 but you’ll need to put in $99 to get a chair. I want it because it looks like something my dog could use but easy for me to clean.

0 Designer: QSTO

01.08.13
Troy Turner

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Massively Minimal

Massively Minimal

The SPAN table’s unusual yet simple construction achieves a bold, deceivingly bulky aesthetic that is actually composed of minimal material usage and slender proportions. Composed of sweet chestnut and toughened glass, the legs are jointed with bespoke corner fillets that mirror the legs themselves, independently bonded to the glass top. Lit from above, this striking separation is visible through the translucent top.

0 Designer: Matthew Jones

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