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In the Grain – Curv Chair & Table by Jörg Boner for Stattmann Furniture

I wanted to highlight this fantastic series titled ‘Curv’ that consists of a table and chair designed by Swiss-based designer Jörg Boner for German furniture makers Stattmann.

From a Common Base – Capsules Furniture Collection by Alfredo Lopez of OWL

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

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’.

A New Design Language – Bark Sculpture by Swedish Artist Sarita Arte

Sculpture Posted by Mark Robinson

Talented up and coming artist is Swedish creative Sarita Arte who specialises in collecting wood from her surroundings and translating these in to sculptural abstract artwork.

The Boundary of Form – Suple by Chilean Design & Architecture Studio Gt2P

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Gt2P, aka Great Things to People (which by the way is an amazing name), is based in Santiago, Chile and works on projects relating to architecture and in the art and design fields.

Rising from Nature – A Selection of Furniture Handcrafted by Siki

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

Siki Furniture, a factory based in the city of Asakura in Fukuoka Prefecture, was one that I came across on my travels and I was blown away by the design style and their strong focus on handicraft.

An Effortless Balance – A Selection of Handcrafted Furniture by Base 10

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

Base 10 is a Los Angeles furniture studio founded by woodworker Joshua Friedman in collaboration with Lindsey Muscato and is influenced by Frideman’s experience in Japanese woodworking.

Rustic But Refined – Taso Bowl and Vase Series by Mathieu Delacroix

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

French designer Mathieu Delacroix has been able to capture both rustic and refined in his series titled Taso that consists of wooden vases and bowls made by a woodworker on the lathe.

New at OEN Shop – Fujii Works Lacquerware Available for Pre-Order

In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

Back in stock at OEN shop from Fujii Works is the ever popular Round Horse Chestnut Tray, Nested Urushi Bowls, White Lacquer Tray, and a selection of other objects handmade in Japan.

Shaping Relationships – A Selection of Furniture by Sun at Six

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

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.

Unobtrusive Beauty – Handcrafted Wooden Containers for Shibui

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Shibui is a Japanese word that refers to an aesthetic of simple, unobtrusive beauty and is also a Switzerland-based company founded by designers Athanasios Babalis and Constantinos Hoursoglou.

Tactility & Composition – TRAY by Finnish Designer Lotta Nieminen for AKTTEM

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

This object titled TRAY by Finnish Designer Lotta Nieminen is a storage system that’s an interesting twist on a basic serving tray, when disassembled the different mats can be used in a variety of ways.

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.