Sophisticated Play – Cleo Series by Stine Aas
It’s not the first time we have written about the work of Norwegian designer Stine Aas. Her work has been a constant source of intrigue for me as she looks to incorporate playful design into the Scandinavian design aesthetic with her beautiful chair series for furniture manufacturer Dims. Of cours
Endemic Materials – Burnt Cork Collection by Made in Situ
Made in Situ is a Lisbon-based interior and furniture design studio run by Frenchman, Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance. Burnt Cork is Made in Situ’s second collection of limited-edition pieces consisting of a dining table, two low tables, a dining chair, a lounge chair, a chaise-longue and a stool. Each pi
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
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
A New Perspective on Classic Design – Unique Miniature Chairs by 1:16
There is something about a dollhouse and its furnishings that is simply captivating. Children will enjoy creating family scenarios within the home, while adults may wonder over the details of the furniture, rooms and interior. It is that same sort of fascination that goes into the pieces One to Sixt
Simple Sophistication – Furniture by John Eric Byers
John Eric Byers exhibits ‘beauty in simplicity’ stunningly in his range of wooden furniture. This Oregon-based designer and craftsman specialises in creating sophisticated, geometrically-inspired furniture for interior spaces. Every piece in the range is painted in either black or white
Rediscovering Norwegian Design – Furniture Handcrafted by Eikund
Eikund is forging a path of rediscovery in the history of Norwegian Design. This company, located in Hellvik, Norway has been scouring public and private records to uncover hidden gems to bring to the public eye. Their collection is not a body of work completed by a single artist, but rather a congl
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 been sourcing some fantastic twentieth century furniture and have also been exploring how these pieces work in contemporary
Crafting New Aesthetic – Chairs & Tables by Fomu Furniture
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 the reason why. The aesthetic itself is a little harder to pin down but I definitely see the close proximity to Asia, especially Japan, as an obvious [&h
From a Common Base – Capsules Furniture Collection by Alfredo Lopez of OWL
Owl Furniture, a brand based in Barcelona headed by maker Alfredo Lopez, have let their beautiful styling and craftsmanship do the talking for their newest collection titled 'Capsules'.
Tradition & Innovation – Furniture Handcrafted by Mokkou Yamagen
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.
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.
