As a design enthusiast with a deep appreciation for the fusion of physical and digital worlds, I find the metal coffee table by Form truly captivating. The inspiration drawn from the unique irregularities of the Sahara el Beyda desert in Egypt is a testament to the artist’s journey and experiences. It’s fascinating how the contours of a rock found in such an arid landscape can be transformed into a refined, linear construction that resonates with a modern aesthetic.
A significant amount of what we’ve viewed lately hails from Dutch Design Week, a yearly event held in Eindhoven during October. Typically, the exhibited projects lean towards speculative and conceptual ideas, but this season appears to have witnessed a higher number of aesthetically pleasing furniture pieces – potentially suggesting growing interest in collectible design.
In other locations, we found an assortment of rugs with designs inspired by the Milan metro system, which instantly caught our attention. We also noticed a plush couch reappearing for sale, stirring our enthusiasm.
Read on for our pick of October’s best.
Leopard Bench
Rik van Veen
This one was a real eye-catcher at this year’s Dutch Design Week. Created by Rotterdam-based designer Rik van Veen creates, the Leopard bench is made up of discarded pieces of gas pipes collected from construction sites. These are then fused together, before being carved to reveal the black interior and create its animalistic pattern.
Infillfilled chair
Soft Baroque
Located in London, Soft Baroque unveiled a fresh chair design. This piece is skillfully crafted using walnut and aluminum, which is characteristic of their style. The studio, led by Nicholas Gardner and Saša Štuci, often lies at the intersection of art and design, producing pieces that challenge conventional furniture categories.
Orbital Mirror
Clara Schweers
Clara Schweers’ Orbital Mirror is crafted using meticulously hand-polished and silvered glass. Displayed during Dutch Design Week, this intriguing piece is inspired by the concept known as the “gravitational lens”, which NASA describes as an effect that occurs when a massive celestial body like a galaxy cluster causes space to curve so much that light traveling around it appears to be bent, similar to how a lens works.
Snoopy Lamp in Blue
Flos
You may not be familiar with Flos’ “Snoopy” lamp by its name, but you’ll definitely recognize it. This iconic piece has graced design-focused spaces globally since its inception in the 60s, symbolizing good taste ever since. Now, for 2024, it’s making a comeback in a fresh navy blue hue, complementing its earlier color versions of orange, green, and black. While the new color is a change, all original details designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1967 remain intact – including its distinctive shape, which was inspired by the beloved cartoon canine.
Beyda Coffee Table
Louis Barrett
Louis Barrett graduated from London’s Central Saint Martins in 2021, since then he has been experimenting with a creative approach that merges the physical and digital realms. The metal coffee table was designed using cross-sections of a rock he discovered in the Sahara el Beyda desert in Egypt. “The idea reflects the preservation of the one-of-a-kind roughness found in the constantly evolving chalk formations of the desert,” Barrett explains. “It’s an artistic representation of the rock’s contours, broken down and reassembled into a sleek, geometric structure.
Pillow Sofa
Muller van Severen for BD Barcelona
When Muller Van Severen introduced the Pillow Sofa in collaboration with Kassl Editions, it caught our attention. Now, our excitement has doubled as BD Barcelona added it to their collections, offering fresh fabrics and an array of vibrant hues. The chair design features two cushions placed one on top of the other, which are then secured around a sturdy base frame, also upholstered for comfort, providing an ideal place to lounge in style.
PHU Chair
Studio Finemateria
seldom does one find oneself captivated by the underside of a chair, yet here we are. Studio Finemateria has skillfully matched the vibrant yellow accents on each PHU Chair’s legs with the tender lilac tone covering its entirety – resulting in an exquisite color harmony.
Chairs
Primo Arets
At Dutch Design Week, we also came across Primo Arets’ chairs, and our preferred one is the one you see here. However, the collection included a total of six other designs. According to the designer, the initial chair was crafted from solid oak wood, while the remaining five were inspired by this design but made from reclaimed wood. Each piece differs in terms of color, form, and texture.
Torino Lamp
Shigeaki Asahara for Stilnovo
This lamp’s design is said to reflect the “history” of its creator, Shigeaki Asahara, who has spent significant parts of his career in both Italy (specifically Turin) and Japan. The term “Turino,” which means Turin, encapsulates the design elements and signatures he’s acquired from these two cities. From a technical perspective, he drew inspiration from Japan, while for aesthetic purposes, he was influenced by the historical architecture of Turin, particularly Piazza Vittorio Veneto.
Rugs
Massimo Giorgetti for CC Tapis
These rug designs serve as an affectionate tribute to Milan’s inaugural subway line, the M1, celebrating its 60-year anniversary. The distinctive red handrails, initially designed by Franco Albini and iconic throughout the network, are a part of this original design. Although they were originally intended to prevent coats from getting caught as passengers entered and exited the station, their enduring popularity has made them a symbol of the city. Massimo Giorgetti, in his interpretation, has elegantly incorporated these red curves into a series of rugs for CC Tapis, describing them as a “timeless question mark that embodies the spirit of the city.
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2024-11-05 20:26