Furniture
Snoopy by IKSOS – BERLIN for Versus
2 weeks ago
⋅ Design
The latest offering from IKSOS - BERLIN comes in the form of the Snoopy Armchair and Sofa designed for Danish manufacturer, Versus. Harking back to the days of post-WWII pieces, when furniture was marketed as "comfortable" more than it was "stylish," the Snoopy's sculptural...
nendo @ Maison & Objet 2012
January 10, 2012
⋅ Design
During Maison & Objet in Paris, Japanese design studio nendo unveiled a number of exhibitions, none more interesting than "Object Dependencies," which showed off their unique pairing of dysfunctional design and art. The "Object Dependencies" collection presented 'weak furniture'...
Contemporary Chinese Furniture by Shao Fan
January 10, 2012
⋅ Design
Shao Fan is a painter, sculptor and designer in Beijing famous for innovative "reconstructive" furniture. His work deconstructs boundaries between fine art and applied design, marrying classical Ming wood carving techniques with contemporary design and materials to achieve a...
Piet Side Tables by Hugo Passos
December 18, 2011
⋅ Culture
Portuguese-born and London-based designer Hugo Passos has brought together design sensibilities he's acquired over his many years in the industry for his Piet Side Tables. Featuring an asymmetrical leg structure in solid walnut with contrasting colored tops in matte lacquer,...
Hors Série Exhibition @ Centre Commercial
November 22, 2011
⋅ Arts
Veja’s retail project, the Centre Commercial, currently play host to an exhibition that showcases the works of six young designers. Called "Hors Série," this event gathers around various furniture and lighting decors that complement well to the minimal interior of the store....
Exo Chair by Fetiche Design Studio
October 24, 2011
⋅ Design
Fetiche Design Studio’s Carolina Armellini and Paulo Biancchi were enlisted by Brazilian home design organization Schuster to come up with an interesting piece of furniture. The result is the “Exo Chair” which is said to be emulated from the casing of an insect. Featuring...
Alexander Rehn: Cay Sofa
September 21, 2011
⋅ Design
Alexander Rehn's furniture is known for its multifunctional design and various moveable pieces. The Cay Sofa by Alexander Rehn is the designer's latest invention and is for those who want to go home and relax in front of the fireplace, the TV, or just enjoy a good book. The...
Note Design Studio Boet Stools
August 26, 2011
⋅ Design
Perhaps owing to their love for nature and the 480 bird species found in the region, Stockholm-based Note Design Studio have created the Boet Stools (which means "nest" in Swedish). Equipped with a metal bowl and soft cork to sit on, this revolutionary design by Johan & Nystrom...
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman Asia Limited Edition
August 25, 2011
⋅ Design
From Zeeland, Michigan, the famous "Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman" was born. Today, this masterpiece has been exhibited at major museums such as the New York Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Smithsonian Institution and the Whitney Museum.
Expect everything you’d expect....
Margaret Howell x ercol Household Goods
August 21, 2011
⋅ Design
Although we've come to associate the name Margaret Howell with clothing, this new venture sees the brand enter the realm of furniture design. Featured above are several pieces from a collaboration effort with UK furniture company ercol as the brand takes inspiration from the...
Spar Light by Jamie McLellan
August 5, 2011
⋅ Design
New from designer Jamie McLellan comes a very high-tension standing lamp for the home. Held fully in place by a tightly-strung, bright red wire, the matte black light is emblematic of the clever combination of form and function that contemporary design seems to be edging towards...
COMME des GARCONS GOOD DESIGN SHOP Further Look
July 29, 2011
⋅ Design
We're pleased to present you with a further look at the COMME des GARCONS GOOD DESIGN SHOP. As previewed here, the concept space plays host to a space full of timeless items that stand the test of time. Curated by Kenmei Nagaoka, the shop will feature everything from...
BALLY x Herman Miller 160th Anniversary Chair
July 27, 2011
⋅ Design
In celebration of its 160th anniversary, BALLY has collaborated with award-winning interior furnishing manufacturer Herman Miller to design this special edition Eames shell chair. A combination of seat and stool styles, the chair features four collapsible wooden legs with a...
Shubhankar Ray & Eckart Maise: The Return of Jean Prouvé Through G-Star and Vitra
July 20, 2011
⋅ Design
The idea of collaboration comes as no surprise to the frequenters of Hypebeast. One of the most visible and overly abused marketing tool, as of a few years ago, many had felt they had seen it all in the collaborative realm. But where there still lies interest, is when...
Lost & Found Furniture
July 15, 2011
⋅ Design
One of the many pleasures of traveling the world is having an opportunity to see, firsthand, the various creative approaches taken by local retailers and shopkeepers. If, like us, you haven't had a chance to check out Beijing-based furniture store Lost & Found, these images...
