Testing the Boundaries – Experimental Furniture by Stephane Parmentier
Paris-based interior architect and designer Stéphane Parmentier has to be commended for his ability to stray from the rules and make works that have links to everyday life but also have elements of frivolity.
Shaping Relationships – A Selection of Furniture by Sun at Six
Brooklyn based furniture design studio 'Sun at Six' captured my attention as I was drawn to the silhouettes that are thin in form but still value the use of natural materials such as leather and wood.
Made by Choice – Airisto Furniture Collection Designed by Studio Joanna Laaijisto
Joanna Laaijisto worked with Finnish manufacturer Made by Choice to design this furniture collection that's been crafted from hardwood but doesn't overpower or interrupt the surrounding environment.
Perception Shift – Offset Furniture by Philippe Malouin for Resident
This series titled 'Offset' by British-Canadian designer Philippe Malouin has legs that jut out slightly from the top surface, giving this collection a quirky aesthetic that certainly catches the eye.
Unscripted Shapes – Bone Stools & Benches by Canadian Designer Loic Bard
Montreal based designer Loïc Bard has taken it upon himself to experiment with shape starting with freely drawn sketches that are then carved out of wood directly and testing them in real life.
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.
Crafted by True Enthusiasts – dk3 Furniture by Jacob and Ann Plejdrupand
Dk3 Furniture, founded by Danish designers Jacob Plejdrupand and his wife Ann Plejdrupand, started their company with the idea to re-establish some of the classics that have since been forgotten.
Life On Earth – Stone Coffee Tables by Georgian Design Studio Rooms
Rooms, owned by designers Nata Janberidze and Keti Toloraia, used "Homestone" to carve a collection of furniture that plays with basic geometric forms and the solidity of this organic rock.
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.
Expressive Shape – The Okito Furniture Collection by Läufer + Keichel
Berlin-based studio and creative partnership Julia Läufer and Marcus Keichel of Läufer + Keichel have produced another knockout titled 'Okito' for manufacturer Zeitraum.
Working as One – Bespoke Furniture by Japanese Craftsman Iinuma Katsuki
Traditional Japanese carpentry has always been held in high regard and Japanese furniture maker Iinuma Katsuki is carrying this ideal forward with his simple but detailed woodwork.
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.