FUTURE PAST – Antiques & Objects Explored by Ryosuke Harashima
It’s interesting how designers and artists alike are attracted to very similar worlds. You often see those with similar ideals as yourself congregate in the same locations or make the pilgrimage to those works by different design icons. Tadao Ando is an architect in which I have always admired, an
Earthy Simplicity – Timeless Furniture Collection by Maria Osminina
What is the real attraction of brutalist and monolithic form? I know many seem to despise concrete or stone in the home, saying it’s too cold and it evokes no warmth. Used smartly though there’s an earthy and deep quality that the aesthetically attuned can attest to. I am one of those. M
Exploring the Whimsical – Furniture & Objects by Daniel Nikolovski
Playful and creative ideas are always tricky to explore when you are in the pursuit of function. You are in many ways beholden the psychological element of design that requires an object to be approachable for it to be useable. Just interjecting a sculptural element can throw off the human psyche, c
A Sculptural Approach – Furniture by Cara Judd & Davide Gramatica
I have always been a big proponent of producing design directed at being beneficial to humanity. Recently though, I have also tried to broaden my way of thinking, studying the ways in which sculptural values can be incorporated in to industrial design as a whole. I think this was what made the Eames
On Balance – Wood Shelves & Pedestals by Anne Brandhøj
Unfortunately we as consumers have become so impatient. The instant gratification of something fresh and shiny out of the box seems to fizzle out with time, leaving us wanting more and more of that initial feeling when we first set our eyes on it. It takes foresight to see something for its maturing
Fusing Design & Play – Cloud Furniture Series by Veermakers
There’s a fine line between whimsical and something that veers more toward the tacky side. Saying that, I have to applaud designers who try to incorporate shapes of nature in to their work, as the risk is much higher. When it does succeed the pay off is high. One of those studios who I think [
Characterful Simplicity – Contour Furniture by Giles Pearson
British designer Giles Pearson and his UK-manufactured furniture company Origin Furniture has been on my watch list for a while now. Geared toward hospitality, workplace and educational environments, Giles’ mission is to combine aesthetic and function into an affordable product. I picked out t
Sublime Equilibrium – Slump Furniture by Paul Cocksedge
At Paul Cocksedge Studio, people come first. Whether they are creating useful products or developing architectural projects, every design is meant to respond to the human form and the way we interact with objects and spaces. Founded in 2004 by Paul Cocksedge and Joana Pinho, the London-based studio
Stone Combinations – Furniture by Korean Designer Lee Sisan
Stone integrated into furniture has definitely become a big of a trend. I came across Korean designer Lee Sisan’s work and I think he takes stone furniture to another level with these stunning metallic forms. By integrating large stones in both innovative and functional ways the end result is
Authentic Solutions – Furniture Design by London Studio Mentsen
A common misconception is that design is the process of crafting the centre of attention, when in reality it’s the important process of creating a world in which balance prevails. If the object is too showy there must be a harmony to counter balance. Then, with each element maintaining its pro
Nature as a Centrepiece – Furniture Design by Simon Johns
Simon Johns makes viscerally appealing furniture that employs equal, often mirrored focus on its sculptural and functional qualities. Based in the woods of East-Bolton in southern Quebec, Canada, he is able to combine the visual qualities of this secluded landscape with a razor sharp attention to cr
Abstract Landscape – Furniture & Objects by Elisaossino Design
Elisa Ossino is a Sicilian architect and designer with an appreciation for elegant geometry found in natural materials. Her ‘Abstract Landscape’ series is a collection of unique furniture sculptures made from Abonos: wood that has been preserved for hundreds or even thousands of years in
