12.21.12
Troy Turner

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Furniture
Product Design

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Drops of Functionality

Drops of Functionality

The function of this modern furniture piece isn’t immediately obvious, but that’s just a part of its appeal! The Drop magazine stand’s functional tear-drop shape provides an elegant storage solution for all your periodicals and it also makes a great bookmark. Just place your current read over the top to save the page until you’re ready to pick it back up. The unique construction is made of 3mm birch sheets bound with a lamination technique that makes it possible to mold in just one major manufacturing process.

0 Designer: Designest

12.20.12
Troy Turner

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Furniture
Product Design
Seating

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Awesomely Atypical

Awesomely Atypical

We’re loving this weird design! The Inception chair aims to break our ideas of the stereotypical chair in a number of ways. The striking elongated backrest’s divided planks sweep forward in random opposed to the classic elegant swoop backwards. According to designer Jong-Dae Ryu, this is also a functional enhancement, giving the seated person a place to hang a hat, bag or jacket. Additionally, a single arm rest on the right side is an uncommon feature that plays with the viewers perception and positioning when seated.

0 Designer: Jong-Dae Ryu

12.18.12
Radhika Seth

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Furniture
Product Design

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I’m Not A Hanger!

I’m Not A Hanger!

For once I am in total agreement with a designer’s explanation so I’m quoting word-for-word! “In general, we like to hang things on a chair. However, the back of chair is not a place to hang clothes. Angry Chair expresses such feeling toward men’s behavior by giving up the role of clothes hanger.”

0 Designer: Yena Lee

12.12.12
Troy Turner

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Furniture
Product Design
Seating

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The Darker Side of Design

The Darker Side of Design

We’re loving this gothic-influenced stool, appropriately named… Venom. It looks more like a creature out of a bizarre Tim Burton world than a piece of furniture! In designing it, Jurmol Yao experimented with various surface changes to the carbon fiber material and ultimately utilized origami folds to achieve its sci-fi style. It’s a little menacing and a lot futuristic, perfect for those with modern spaces that aren’t afraid of something a little scary and wild.

0 Designer: Jurmol Yao

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12.11.12
Troy Turner

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Furniture
Product Design
Seating

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Imagination-Inspiring Chair

Imagination-Inspiring Chair

Gotta love this awesome kid’s chair by Japanese design firm, h220430! The unique design was inspired by the art of Furoshiki, where all forms of an object are created by wrapping them with a single piece of cloth, and the folding art of Origami where shapes are formed by folding. Flat-pack-ready, the chair arrives as a planar piece to be folded into position by the little one, inspiring their creativity through interaction as they help it come to life! So. Effing. Cool. I need an adult size for myself ASAP!

0 Designer: h220430

12.03.12
Troy Turner

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Furniture
Product Design
Seating

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Choose Your Lean

Choose Your Lean

The INDU chair is composed of two entirely separate structures that allow the seating angle to be adjusted simply by shifting the position of the seat on one of three notches on the backrest. No mechanical systems to worry about or replace over time- just simple, intuitive construction that’s easy to work with. Further increasing the object’s lifespan, the fabric seat and back are easily removable and safe to machine-wash, making it super-easy to clean too.

0 Designer: Stefan Hrusovsky

11.29.12
Troy Turner

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Furniture
Product Design
Seating

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Brain Training Furniture

Brain Training Furniture

The Lean on Me series of furniture by TSCHUS studio (a team of really cute designers I might add!) aims to challenge the user to rethink the way each object is used by forcing them to evaluate each interaction they have with the piece. For example, while most chairs dictate a predetermined direction and seating position, the “12min Stool” pictured here requires the user to make a conscious decision about what direction and what position they will sit. Hit the jump to see a vid on other thought-provoking designs!

0 Designer: TSCHUS Studio

11.28.12
Troy Turner

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Furniture
Product Design

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Table With an Identity Crisis

Table With an Identity Crisis

One look at the Split Personality table’s contrasting aesthetic and it’s easy to understand the clever name! The coffee table was inspired by designer Axel Yberg’s own self reflection on his constant personal battle of opposing emotions when presented with a design challenge. With steel legs on one side & black walnut on the other, the materials meet in the middle to create an interwoven representation of the harmony created when everything finally comes together. Something many designers can relate to!

0 Designer: Axel Yberg

11.27.12
Troy Turner

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Furniture
Product Design
Seating

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The Egg-cercise Chair

The Egg-cercise Chair

Gotta love this über-cool design by Andrea Santarossa! The Kokkode chair’s playful egg shape isn’t just for looks, it also encourages correct posture. Composed using cold polyurethane foam injection and a counterweight for balance located at the bottom, the ergonomic design adapts to the postural needs of the seated person by forcing them to rely on their core muscles. Get it here! (Sexy man sold separately.)

0 Designer: Andrea Santarossa for ILPO

11.26.12
Long Tran

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Furniture
Living
Seating

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Boring Chair Gets A Fabulous Makeover

Boring Chair Gets A Fabulous Makeover

Fashion’s purpose? My peers would tell me it’s about monetizing trends. My teachers would tell me it’s a clever tool that provides social commentary. Some proclaimed fashion to be art. Drawing some distinction between clothing which is utilitarian and fashion which is design, the common thread is change and designer Jung Eunyoung illustrates that so well with her steel mesh chair. Simply by changing its cover, the chair takes on a new persona, similar to how one changes clothes to project their moods, needs, and wants.

0 Designer: Jung Eunyoung

11.19.12
Troy Turner

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Furniture
Product Design
Seating

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Organic Essentialism Perfected

Organic Essentialism Perfected

Following designer Ross Lovegrove’s self-described “organic essentialism” style, Sara Vaz’s Natura chair takes inspiration from materials and shapes in nature, applying them to create unique, organic pieces. Specifically, the Natura was inspired by a two-petaled leaf, the form of which is apparent in its light, bisected halves. Composed entirely of plywood and a small metal reinforcement inside the back, the design consists of just 3 pieces: seat, back and front legs.

0 Designer: Sara Vaz

11.13.12
Troy Turner

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Furniture
Product Design

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No Frills Coffee Table

No Frills Coffee Table

Designed with simplicity in mind, the Kitara table features clean lines and straightforward construction that make it an excellent addition to a variety of living space styles. Composed of just 2 white glossy glass surfaces, a few metal screws, and a blend of natural and painted wood pieces, the table is flat-pack ready and super easy to assemble. It’s minimal with a touch of industrial style, perfect for the minimalist living room.

0 Designer: Max Ptk

11.12.12
Radhika Seth

Categories:
Product Design
Seating

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Beware The Sharky

Beware The Sharky

Move aside JAWS, we have a more helpful shark here to ensure correct posture and aid better sitting. Basically Sharky is a ‘cross leg stopper’ that can be used both the ways. When placed on the chair, it makes sure you don’t end up crossing your legs unconsciously. Flip it up to use as a table and a cross-leg stopper. Research says that prolonged leg crossing can lead to joint pains at the knees and the hips. Like they say, better to befriend Sharky than be sorry!

0 Designer: Lucy Jung

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