The Essential Bed is the latest in the select family of bed designs from Dutch bed masters, Auping. The shape is modern comfort – curved lines and a slim profile. Made of an aluminum frame, with a wooden and synthetic headboard, it comes in a choice of six lush colors, including yellow and carbon black. Additional bonuses include a headboard and integral bedside table, both of which complement the rounded form and amp-up the usability of the (well named) Essential bed. Continue reading →

A simple square with setback square legs, the Origami table has a several variations, each after a folded paper shape, but geometrically designed so that the aerial view is always a square. Our favorite variation is the centerfold version, where a deep v in the center serves to stabilize the table, but also to act as storage. Continue reading →

When curves fell in love with lines, the Nube armchair by Stua was born. Designed by Jesus and Jon Gasca in 2007, it looks as fresh as being a newborn, even after 6 years of its conception. A truly magnificent example of how opposites attract or depending on the point of view, how they compliment each other. Daring to combine perfect sleek and straight lines with the softness of gentle curves, the designer achieved a balanced outcome, celebrating a happy marriage between masculine and feminine forms in just one go. Continue reading →

The Ecopoltrona, Ecopouffe and Ecopanca – armchair, stool and bench – are a series of soft form casual seats in various sustainable coverings, including a washable cellulose fiber and recycled sails that can be popped in the washing machine when you like. Continue reading →

The This, That and Other series is a dining chair, lounge chair and stool respectively are a family of seats that have just the right balance of delicacy and strength to their look, and are highly material efficient keeping costs down. Continue reading →

Somewhere in between a drum and an up side down cupcake is where my imagination brought me in order to find a simple way to describe the Panier Stool by Helen Kontouris Design. Its rubbery texture, the diamond like design and the colors remind of sugary treats crafted with the finest art, wouldn’t you agree? Continue reading →

While Goethe brilliantly pointed out that architecture is frozen music, I cannot stop comparing beautiful design with poetry. Especially when the subject is multi functional storage and display solutions where dialogue among shapes, volumes and lines seems to be an endless play of possibilities for magic to be written in any way other than words rhyming with one another do. Continue reading →

As a person whose work often takes place from home, deciding on a desk that is both functional while also fits my domestic environment has always been an important issue. I love desks. In fact I’m amazed from the possibilities that modern design offers, satisfying the craziest organization requirements combined with appealing and surprising appearances. Continue reading →

This limited edition lounge chair is the result of a collaboration between the car manufacturing denizen Maserati, and the long established furniture designers, Zanotta. The chair is a stand alone piece, and allows you to own a piece of the Maserati velocity, even without moving. Continue reading →

A vertical and horizontal shelf in orange and grey, plus a horizontal shelf and a sideboard in grey and yellow composite the Storage and Five Boxes series. Based on square pole metal frames, and using standard vinyl boxes found in most hardware stores, the piece is a song to simplicity. Continue reading →