The Wasara range of single use crockery and cutlery breathes life into the scruffy world of throwaway party ware, a real breath of fresh Japanese-design air. Not only is it manufactured from bio-based materials including sugarcane waste bagasse, but also the shapes are crisp, clean and designed to fit into the most discerning guests paws. The whole range includes platters, small plates and bowls, cutlery and cups. Continue reading →

The Globe Light is a versatile pairing of a spherical pendant light plus a concave reflecting plate. The design bounces light off the disc instead of shining directly into a room, giving off a flattering warm and even glow. The lights themselves can also be used alone or clustered, or bounced off another surface to the same effect. Continue reading →

As part of a collection concept to celebrate the beautiful material that is sustainable Finnish wood, NIKARI invited 12 designers to conjure a piece in said material, one for each month of the year. There were only 12 of each piece produced last year, from stools to shelves to a wooden chandelier, and part of the sales are donated to WWF Finland for saving forests worldwide. Continue reading →

Soft, tidy and simple – this houseplant planter series could well herald a new design wave for indoor greenery. Instead of a solid pot cluttering a surface, plants are hung in a breathable layered canvas pocket, with compost replaced partly by water-holding clay granules. The series is easy to install, and pockets can be hung on one another, with water monitors to read the soil moisture in the center. Continue reading →

The established rug and carpet design house Nani Marquina has released the Natural Rug Collection this year, composed of 8 styles made from 4 different raw materials, all ultra-natural and kept that way. Afghan wool, Jute, Silk and our favorite Nettle are tamed with simple but hard work manual processes to softer forms of themselves. They are then simply knotted, knitted or woven into rugs that come in custom sizes. Continue reading →

An Italian feeling in design calls for high quality and luxury, wouldn’t you agree? Bugatti’s Individual line of kitchen appliances has been developed by talented Italian craftsmen, just for this purpose: to satisfy the desire of those who want a product with special features, that distinguish it and make it unique. A range of hand finished products created by combining different colors and materials. Continue reading →

Living in a small space? Don’t fret, as you won’t need to compromise when it comes to high quality pieces of furniture. Think multi functional and space saving! Just like Flip – a foldable side table both for indoor and outdoor use. Continue reading →

A part of the award-winning collection from Portuguese duo behind Simple Forms Design, the cork washbasin is a functioning sink in a material more usually associated with wine bars and beach huts. The piece nicely sums up the design houses’ mission – to revive forgotten materials into pieces that can stand alone in any interior. The cork is given a modern flavor with rubber composite mix and a specialist surface treatment against water and wear. Continue reading →

This bright family from lighting specialist Plumen has brought design to an everyday object. The low-energy bulb is a sexed-up version of standard forms in curving lines to form droplet shape that comes in standard mini styles thus suitable for main lights and also lamps. Continue reading →

Four cushions piled on a low wooden table, wrapped with two leather belts – so simple, yet so attractive. Perfectly formed for tea (or other beverage) lovers with a small space, a great garden, or wanderlust. The Banquette tea bench is a Japanese inspired pale wooden portable coffee table and seats in cream linen. The table is in keeping with smooth Scandinavian carpentry, featuring a drawer and grooves for the belts to fit. What’s more – when all wrapped up it’s a great stool seat alone. Continue reading →