The modern Rope Stool takes inspiration from the most widely used drum in Korean traditional music, the janggu. The form of the slim waist drum is hinted in the hourglass shape of the structure. Free of adhesives and screws, the raw design is held together with tension created by just 3 ropes and a single dowel.
Designer: Minki Kim
This multifunctional furniture piece combines crib and rocking chair into one singular rocking unit. It’s effective in getting sleepy babies to bed and helps acclimate them to being in a crib. When the young one outgrows the crib, the side unit converts to a magazine rack, giving new life to the chair. Better yet, it’s easy to assemble- 12 screws and 2 ropes later and you have the perfect addition to the nursery that’s great for new parents.
Designer: Dirk Ploos van Amstel
A welcome addition to any home or aircraft hangar, this stealthy chair design by Mauro Fragiotta combines angular geometries and stackable functionality into one memorable seating solution. The monoblock injection molded chair is composed of ABS and nylon, making it suitable for both indoor or outdoor use. The dimensions and seating position were inspired by the Eames Plywood chair, but unlike the Eames, this sharp, lightweight design is easily nested in unlimited numbers, making it a great option for storable, extra seating.
Designer: Mauro Fragiotta
Part functional public seating solution, part kinetic sculpture, the Bend Bench was designed around a unique frame that makes it possible to rotate both vertically and horizontally. It can spin like a merry-go-round to face any direction for different views. Once in position, one side can be flipped vertically to provide shade or cover from the rain over the other. Simply flip it back down to double the space for others to sit. One of the most versatile bench designs we’ve seen!
Designer: Attila Jonas
A twist on the urban bench, the Mnogoyarus applies the functionality of bleachers into a more compact design that provides added seating without taking up much more space. The raised, tiered wooden plank seats are situated on a sturdy concrete base anchored deep in the ground for stability. The simple design offers a different view and encourages the sharing of space between park-goers.
Designer: Lebedev Studio
The Serenad chair’s elegant form is inspired by the unique sleeping position of the swan with it’s head between its wings as it floats on the water. Its soft yet extravagant shape is off-set by a surprising reflective chrome finish that mirrors the colors and patterns of everything around it. Definitely not appropriate for every interior style, but place it in the right room with the right surroundings and it’s sure to make a statement!
Designer: Ali Alavi
While it might just look like an interesting art installation set in nature, Shade by Ohad Lustgarten is actually a moveable structure for mountain tops, hiking trails, deserts, or any other place where people might seek refuge from the sun and other elements. The skeletal, spiraling shape can be adjusted by the users to cast a shadow for cooling down or to shield from harsh wind. It’s functionality at it’s most beautiful!
Designer: Ohad Lustgarten
I’m loving the latest design from Snapp: the Orbit stool. The captivating design taps into our natural tendency to move and shift. Taking inspiration from the spinning top, it features a slightly pointed cork base so you can rotate on its spinning axis and wiggle all you want. For light reading, the tapered drum cushion also has a slim cavity on the side for storing magazines or books. Do want!
Designer: Snapp
The Long 8 stems from the multi-disciplinary Swiss artist Natanel Gluska’s log creation. He saws off a huge chunk of log and transforms it into a beautifully refined lounge in a very short timeframe. This current iteration is in fiberglass and can be crafted in many colors. Have a look at the awesome video to see the sawing in action. Totally awesome!
Designer: Natanel Gluska
The Strucchair approaches modern seating design from a different angle; it aims to fit into irregular, ever-changing environments rather than traditional settings. The unique adaptive structure consists of several kinetic units held together by rubber hinges. Together they form two quadrilateral prisms that move independently to create a balanced and comfortable surface no matter how irregular the terrain might be. Confused much!? Don’t worry… there’s a vid to explain it all! Hit the jump to watch!
Designer: Dora Medveczky
The Mola bench by Andrija Večenaj was inspired by his experience growing up in the seaport city of Rijeka, Croatia, where he would spend time watching the saves, docking ships and multitude of personalities pass through. The shape is an abstract representation of waves and boat hulls, exaggerated by planked wood that references the deck of the ships. A hollow concrete base supports the adjustable surfaces and gives the structure a catamaran-like aesthetic that compliments the nautical feel.
Designer: Andrija Večenaj
The Levity chaise-lounge is composed of 12mm thick birch plywood and 12mm thick birch rods that together create abstract geometries that suggest levitation of a reclined person. The slender structure looks as if it might not support the weight of an individual, but the simple construction is lightweight and surprisingly sturdy with 20 supporting legs held firmly in place.
Designer: Zsanett Benedek & Daniel Lakos
The Typo furniture collection brings typography to the third dimension in a humorous and articulate series of tables and chairs. Each monocoque structure is made of methacrylate, making it extremely resistant and durable as well as 100% recyclable. The clever collection looks great in a modern living room or as a learning tool in a child’s playroom!
Designer: Luiza Boaventura Mendonça
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