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Sourcing The Greats – A Selection of 20th Century Furniture at 1934

Looking to explore the greats? Look no further than the beautiful selection of furniture at London-based practice 1934. Headed by Abel Sloane and Ruby Woodhouse, this duo have…

Crafting New Aesthetic – Chairs & Tables by Fomu Furniture

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

Melbourne has always been on the cutting edge of a new aesthetic. With so much youth in the city and a vibrant art scene it’s obvious to see…

Balancing Point – Alex Chair by Designer Isaac Piñeiro for Omelette

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

When I saw the Alex chair designed by Isaac Piñeiro for the unusually named ‘Omelette’ I had to share it here. It’s a little kick back to the Jean Prouvé forms but with much thinner lines and quirky details such as the inverted arm rests and a swooping back.

Reverberating Colour – Tone Project by Korean Designer Yun Sohyun

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

Korean Designer Yun Sohyun’s intent with this series titled ‘Tone’ was to create an “artwork in everyday life” and has achieved this through the use of acrylic and various colours combinations.

Balancing the Voids – A Selection of Furniture by Italian Designer Guglielmo Poletti

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

Italian Designer Guglielmo Poletti uses a selection of wires for both practical and artistic reasons, constructing a unique range of furniture that plays on the idea of balancing the voids.

Made for a Lifetime – Furniture Handmade in the United States by Kalon

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

Kalon is a furniture brand founded in 2007 by Michaele Simmering and Johannes Pauwen with their focus revolving around functional forms using natural materials that are sure to stand the test of time.

Tradition & Innovation – Furniture Handcrafted by Mokkou Yamagen

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

Mokkou Yamagen, headed by craftsmen Genki and Mizuki Nishiyama, really are artists at stripping back any unnecessary elements and letting the beauty of the wood shine through.

Testing the Boundaries – Experimental Furniture by Stephane Parmentier

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

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.

Made by Choice – Airisto Furniture Collection Designed by Studio Joanna Laaijisto

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

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

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

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.

A Little Less Waste – The S-1500 Chair Designed by Snøhetta for NCP

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

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

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

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.