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
Seamlessly Flowing – Velo Chair Series by Jan Waterston
Today’s furniture titled ‘Velo’ is simple, it’s minimal and has exquisite craftsmanship thanks to the hand of British maker Jan Waterston. This chair has a C shaped backing that begins at the front of the chair and waves backward to provide support. With no middle section, th
Practical and Poetic – Sake Tables by NOTE Design for Ariake
I’ve been following Japanese brand Ariake ever since 2017/2018 when I discovered that a designer I had been following by the name of Zoe Mowat had collaborated to make an exquisite indigo-dyed cabinet. Ariake is a furniture brand founded by Legnatec and Hirata Chair, two factories from the fur
Light & Transparency – Furniture by Design Studio Facture
The simple but colourful designs of Facture Studio definitely have a child-like feel and a modern edge that is sure to put a smile on’ face. The geometric shapes use different shades and tones, although creative there’s definitely a feeling of timelessness thanks to the minimalism in the
Celebrating Life’s Simplicities – Furniture by Woodworker Cody Campanie
In today’s busy world, especially one that’s requiring us to spend more time inside, we need to look for pieces that offer comfort but still have a simplicity and practicality about them so as not to overwhelm our senses. The Campagna studio checks all of the boxes when it comes to providing
The Opulent & Imperfect – Noviembre Furniture Collection by BREUER
Mexico-based studio BREUER have asked some interesting questions in this new collection of work for 2020 titled ‘Noviembre’. The collection itself consists of tables, seating, and other decorative pieces that have been crafted to make the onlooker explore form and function in more detail
The Timeless Classics – Furniture by Shin Okuda of Waka Waka
If we look back at Alvar Aalto and the other icons of the modernist design we have take in to account that this aesthetic has become a particular style or category in design. Whether that’s good or bad can be debated, but the film grain aesthetic, which obviously matches that specific time per
