A Little Less Waste – The S-1500 Chair Designed by Snøhetta for NCP
This chair has been designed by Norwegian design studio Snøhetta for chair manufacturer NCP and is a structural redesign of Norwegian modernist Bendt Winge's classic R-48 chair from the late sixties.
Fresh Design Perspective – Wooden Chairs by Danish Studio Sibast Furniture
Anna and Ditlev Sibast, who are now owners of Sibast Furniture, borrowed their grandfather's design and gave it a fresh vision, crafting beautiful furniture that is bound to stand the test of time.
Manufacture in Mind – Theo Furniture by British Designer Simon Pengelly
Simon Pengelly has been able to turn his Theo chair designed in 2013 in to a range that includes tables and benches and comes in both wooden and upholstered versions.
Powerful and Bold – Furniture by Bavarian Manufacturer Studio Benkert
Benkert is a family owned business in Bavaria run by Gerhard Benkert, a creative who had a brain wave and decided to explore a brand new project, creating sculptures that can be sat in.
A Subtle Fade of Colour – Daze Tables Edition #2 by Design Studio Truly Truly
This series of table designs by Truly Truly, founded by Australian designers Joel & Kate Booy, reminded me of the inspirations in nature and how one flash of light can illuminate an idea in the mind.
Monochromatic Elements – Furniture by Italian Company Henry Timi
Handcrafted in Milan, Italy is this collection of furniture by Henry Timi that are sometimes blocky and sometimes flowing in form. His design ethos is to follow a language deprived of disorder.
Lavitta Collection – Furniture by Finnish Architecture and Design Studio Poiat
We were captivated by this furniture made by the Poiat architecture and design office, a collaboration of three young designers Antti Rouhunkoski, Timo Mikkonen and Marco Rodriguez.
Classical and Contemporary – Fafa Furniture Collection by Schneid Design
The Fafa table by designers Julia Mülling and Niklas Jessen are made using that natural ash wood and a clear lacquer to finish. It’s also classical in construction but contemporary in appearance.
We Make Chairs – Short Film on American Furniture Manufacturer Emeco
This short film for American furniture maker Emeco really triggered my imagination, a video showcasing some of the processes that go in to making their super strong metal chairs and tables.
Simple, Strong & Sustainable – Furniture by Australian Maker Benjamin Baldwin
I was taken aback by the simplicity in Australian designer and maker Benjamin Baldwin's furniture from afar, up-close all the joints and fine details come through. It's really something to behold.
Furniture and Objects Designed by Jean Louis Iratzoki
Jean Louis Iratzoki tends to work with small furniture producers but also dabbles in other areas of the craft field, such as pottery and metal work.
Giancarlo Piretti’s PL Series for Castelli S.p.A.
Today, we will be covering an example of a past design movement that tends to be mentioned only briefly, if at all: The Space Age. These products represent the “Brutalism of plastic”.