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The Swing Chair Seating

Jiangying Guo Seating Furniture

The Swing Chair

The Swing Chair is a seat inspired by the swing. The design responds to body movement and creates a dynamic interaction for relaxation and play. The seat and backrest are flexible and adjustable, so they follow the preferred sitting positions and movements of the user. The angle between seat and backrest can change from 120 to 133 degrees. The structure is a cube of 61x61x61 centimeters. Oak wood is used for the frame, plywood for the seat and backrest, and cotton cord for the swinging parts. The rough cord creates friction with the wood, which keeps the movement controlled and safe.

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Elements Universal Interior System

Olga Shchukina Universal Interior System Furniture

Elements

The Elements system is suitable for all spaces and styles thanks to its simple shapes and familiar materials. Besides providing free access to clothes and shoes the open structure showcases your belongings to create a space that looks like your personal boutique. A system without doors allows for an immediate view and quick retrieval as well as space where light can flow freely. The Elements impresses with its modern language of form and function with a human-oriented design in mind. The production is based on the principles of sustainability and well-thought-out concept for installation.

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Rollerback Rocker Chair

Timothy Hardman Chair Furniture

Rollerback Rocker

Rollerback Rocker is a rocking chair made for adjustable, active seating. The welded metal frame holds hand-cut walnut accents that slot into the structure and are fixed with set screws. The cylindrical leather cushions spin on mounting rods, so a seated user can roll them and change the back support at any moment. The chair also rocks forwards and backwards, adding a second form of movement. The walnut inserts soften the angles of the metal frame. The chair measures 570 mm by 570 mm by 920 mm.

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Tai Chi Work Desk

Lu Yi Work Desk Furniture

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a work desk designed for offices and studios, especially for people who draw by hand. Three edges of the desktop are raised to stop brushes and other tools from falling to the floor. The front edge is cut as a soft corner for more comfortable use. The curved form is inspired by Chinese Tai Chi and its balance of yin and yang. The metal parts are made by CNC machining, and the wood used is beech. The curved sections are shaped by machine and finished by hand. The desk measures 1600 by 800 by 710 millimeters.

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Petit Duc Bench

Julien Hac Bench Furniture

Petit Duc

Petit Duc is a bench designed for both outdoor and indoor use. The seat is a tablet of shale sandstone, a local stone quarried near Malmedy in Belgium. The stone blocks are cut, machined and polished, and the chamfers are shaped by hand. The tablet rests on slender legs of metallized steel with a powder coating that resists corrosion and ultraviolet light. The bench measures 2000 mm in length and weighs 80 kg. Four finishes are offered: raw, honed light, honed dark and sanded. The aim was to give new value to a local material.

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Tenement H Modular Cabinet

Pimploy Sabchareon Modular Cabinet Furniture

Tenement H

Tenement H is a modular cabinet inspired by the shophouses of Bangkok, where each facade serves a different purpose. Every module has a different closing mechanism, ranging from scissor gates to accordion doors and shutters, so the front can be arranged to suit different storage needs. The cabinet can be set to open from the front, the back, or both sides, which allows use as a semi partition. Aluminium is used because the material is light and durable. The unit measures 1200 x 400 x 1350 mm and can be stacked vertically or widened.

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Malmo Modular Table

Liubov Borisovskaia Modular Table Furniture

Malmo

Malmo is a modular desk designed for both children and adults. The base is a frame with a connecting shelf that supports either a child height or an adult height table top. The table top extends at the front and sides, so the desk can stand against a wall with a radiator or in front of a window. A hole for cables is provided in the surface. A shelf 150 mm high holds books or a small printer, and drawer units can be added. Malmo is made of solid ash and ash veneer, finished with oil and wax on the frame and enamel on the tabletop.

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Embroidery Upholstery Seating

Yongphan Sundara-vicharana Upholstery Seating Furniture

Embroidery

Embroidery Collection is a group of upholstered seating and tables for living spaces. The collection includes a one-seat sofa, a two-seat sofa, a coffee table and a side table. Smocking, a hand sewing technique taken from the fashion industry, gathers the fabric into pleats and forms patterned reliefs on the upholstery. The smocking detail replaces the hub-pulling method used in traditional sofa work. Fabric and leather are combined in each piece. The aim is to present upholstery craft in a new visual form.

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PEGnPLAY Modular

Zuo Zuo Limited Modular Furniture

PEGnPLAY

PEGnPLAY is a modular office furniture system based on a seating bench. Add-on elements such as a sofa back, an armrest, a back cushion, a coffee tray, a writing tablet, a table frame, a bookcase and a meeting island can be pegged onto the bench. The modular structure makes transport and assembly simple and allows many combinations from a limited stock. Space planners can adapt the system to a given floor area or function. PEGnPLAY suits receptions, waiting areas, meeting corners, coffee lounges and open offices.

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Akoustand Acoustic Amplifier Stand

Imran Othman Acoustic Amplifier Stand Furniture

Akoustand

AkouStand is a uniquely design cell phone stand and speaker that blends engineering and design for best sound performance. Its acoustic delivers a clearer tone quality and greater listening experience. The designer's vision results in an elegant, compact and lightweight speaker. Users are free to use it anytime and anywhere. An ideal choice for both outdoor and indoor use, and hands-free video calls.

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Stalk Side Table

Diogo Pinelli Side Table Furniture

Stalk

Stalk is a side table made from a single metal plate. The iron plate is three millimetres thick, laser cut with precision, then bent and powder coated. Symmetrical lines and angled folds give the table a minimalist appearance and a stable structure. Stalk is offered in two sizes, measuring 420 by 600 by 420 millimetres and 400 by 600 by 380 millimetres. The side table can be used as a single piece or combined with other units in modular arrangements. The design aims to unite simple form, durability and daily function.

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Soul Chair

Wen Jenq Cherng Chair Furniture

Soul

Chair of Soul is a chair designed to support the body in a relaxed upright posture. The height of the seat, the backrest at the waist and the armrests carry the weight of the upper body. The slightly curved backrest follows the shape of the body and eases tension in the shoulders, neck, waist and limbs. Traditional Ming Dynasty furniture provides the blueprint for the simple proportions. Ebony from Sulawesi forms the main structure, paired with copper tube legs and a purple Nappa leather seat. Mortise and tenon joints connect the parts, and an arc structure links the legs to the seat.

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