Sunday 27 November 2011

Doca – Flatpack Coffee Table by Rafael Simoes Miranda


Brazilian designer Rafael Simoes Miranda brings his design talent to the coffee table, creating this cunning flatpack cardboard design. the table folds together like a piece of origami, creating an design that is green in more ways than one. Shown at the Milan furniture fair in 2005, this table created quite a stir, both for its functional and decorative design, and for the way that simple cardboard was transformed into a complex, load-bearing design.



Memory Chair by Tokujin Yoshioka




Memory Chair by Tokujin Yoshioka
Memory Chair by Tokujin Yoshioka 2
Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka launched a crumpled aluminium chair for Italian brand Moroso in Milan last year.
The Memory Chair is covered in a layer containing recycled aluminium, which retains its form.

Shadowy-Chair-by-Tord-Boontje-P1050228
I took this photo of the Shadowy Chair during my recent visit to La Suite and didn’t know what it was until I searched a bit for Tord Boontje and found out at the excellent site of Bonluxat that this is a outdoor chair designed by Tord Boontje forMoroso. When I took the photo I thought: “This must be scorpion inspired!” What is your idea?

Cloud by Tokujin Yoshioka
CLOUD by Tokujin Yoshioka for Moroso
Moroso brought a range of major new products to the Milan Furniture Show this year. The basic concepts for this year’s show are lightness and playing with images – things are not always exactly what they seem – and a study of forms, colours and fabrics: super sophisticated, high-tech and new.

Tropicalia by Patricia Urquoila for Moroso
Description
The 2008 show will witness the presentation of the Tropicalia collection, the design of which starts off from the same structure as the Antibodi collection, though using weaving techniques.
The collection comprises a chaise longue, couch, armchair, chair, outdoor bed, swinging nest….
The design envisages a tubular steel structure with complex geometrical shapes, embellished with a clever weft of threads that alternate solids and voids to a specific pattern, paying meticulous attention to detail.
Each object in the collection takes on a different personality depending on the material and the colour used. It can be made playful and cheerful by using thermoplastic polymer threads free of heavy metal and recyclable, sophisticated and precious by using leather, simple and elegant by using HT polyester double plaited cords in either one or two colours.
The coloured versions are made using three threads combining different colors and creating interesting colour mixes.
Structure
Base in stainless or varnished steel, seat made of string weave available in 3 different versions:
- polymer
- polyester HT
- leather

CREATIVE BULB HOLDERS


It's such a joy looking at these whimsical bulb holders, ha!

Modern Furniture Design




Modern Furniture Design


Elegant and stylish kids furniture

Elegant and stylish kids furniture

Modern Furniture Design
Modern Furniture

Fair included the following groups:
International Furniture, Kitchen and technology for kitchens, bathrooms, equipment and the “Salone Satellite” dedicated to the creativity of young people.
This is the first time exhibited at the fair and one Croatian company, Ancona from Djakovo. On the surface of 60 m2 exhibited kuninja from their recent range, and exposure was achieved with support from Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Regional Development, Forestry and Water Management. The fair is presented much internationalinterest in the Croatian product, which can be a big boost production for the inclusion of Croatia into the international market of furniture and equipment.
Modern Milan design chair

Modern Milan design chair

Luxury leather executive chairs
Luxury leather executive chairs

In comparison to previous years, the general impression of design delay in the final design. The emphasis is on the way of processing and combination of materials and the introduction of vibrant colors, while the formal expression is similar to last year. Shaped still prevails minimalism with the introduction of oval shape in detail.
Long-term dominance of black and white is on the decline, but is still present, but is becoming more common combination of brown in all shades, especially the cream. Really refreshing in a recession is to use very vivid colors – pink, purple, plum, blue in all shades of yellow, nje?nozelene that the existing design bring refreshment and optimism, and are often completed and floral patterns. Print with different patterns appear on all elements of furniture.
Among the materials is dominated by stone and imitation stone, especially marble. From bathrooms to bedrooms, an indispensable element of space and excellent in the most integrated modern and classic furniture. Combined with wood, glass, metal, laminate. Using different materials and their unusual combination this year is very important. Besides the materials themselves, is an important and texture and the introduction of relief, rough surfaces, combined with increasingly smooth.
Hollywood lights and shapes of lighting fixtures are still important. Chandeliers of large dimensions are introduced in all areas – bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms and nursery. The omnipresent and LED lighting that provides great creativity in its expression. Lighting is one of the dominant element in the overall expression of space.
Despite zadr?ci design, each room has got a new interesting details, which will certainly be interesting to ultimate users.
In living rooms, the biggest change felt in the shaping of seating furniture which become visually softer and zaobljenjije while geometri?nosti minimalism and lost. Since the material dominates the skin, which is combined with other materials and colors, floral patterns and the introduction of the detail becomes mandatory. Coffee tables are also becoming oval, usually dominated by the stone, and carpets are still expressive. They prevail in the long thread, one color and a very colorful and dynamic as the opposite. Large samples are still present.
Racks are still large – living room is often complemented by the enriched partition wall shelves and the elements along its surface, while the cabinets to smaller TVs, complemented by simple and LED lights.
The bedrooms have all become very simple in its expression. Head of the bed were still elevated, but simple and expressionless, except for LED lighting, which is required element of decoration. Bedside cabinets are oval or rectangular, but also very neutral. In the same way they created and front closet garderobnih – surfaces are smooth, simple, without too kombinacja color or material. However, give the impression of elegance and refinement, not boredom. A common element of the bedrooms, the library. Luster is required element of debcoration.
Great interior furniture

Great interior furniture

Contemporary luxury living room interior designs
Contemporary luxury wooden furniture ideas

Children’s rooms are, as every year, temperament, happy and very creative. As a novelty can be isolated themed children’s rooms, inspired by sports like volleyball, tennis, motorsports to Will’s inspiration of astronauts. And here is the present use of the large chandeliers and ice lighting and trendy colors.
Kitchens are formally retained the existing principles, and a novelty in the way of using materials. Fronts are often working in combination of two different materials, and notes the increased presence of glass. Front lacquered glass or glass with decorative foil kitchens provide a new dimension in creative expression. Stone was used as a base tops, bar tables and blagovaonskih. Lighting is dominant in the kitchen – LED lighting is integritana in shelves, drawers, edge elements, a space dominated by the chandelier. There are more elements of a kitchen hidden behind sliding doors, in order to become a neutral element space when not in use.
With kitchens are displayed and the latest technological and design achievbements in the field of kitchen appliances. Ergonomics, ease of use and attention to the size of the products are one of the most important elements in creating the device, as of today and the future.
Stylish cozy design

Stylish cozy design

Luxurious modern bedroom designs
Luxury antique furniture

Blagovaonski spaces are refined stone or a combination of wood and glass. If a glass is used as an independent element on the surface of the table, often lacquered. Chairs are still low chair, very creative, and often a combination of wood and fabric.
The exhibition offered a bathroom bathroom furniture, cabinets, showers and sauna, whirlpool and radiators. Of all the exhibits at the fair, the bathroom showed a minimum design changes. The general impression of minimalism, which is complemented by materials such as stone, wood or laminate. Basins are still formally expressive, and valves.
The biggest design improvement is seen in the radiator to get the right artwork and elements that will occupy a prominent position in space. Its expression became more important than just the bathroom elementsDesign and technology radiator deserve praise as well as exhibits at this fair!
Elegant Milan style

Elegant Milan style

Luxury interiors – kitchen
Luxury kitchen furniture and appliances

Facts and exhibits at this year’s Milan fair show that the world production of furniture and equipment feels a recession, reason is present both in design and in technology. However, the number of exhibitors, only slightly lower than last year, shows that the creative development knows no boundaries and it is ready for new challenges in the future, unburdened by the crisis that will show in its full scope.

best from the Milan Furniture Fair 2010


best from the Milan Furniture Fair 2010

Milan Design Week 2010 has ended and it’s time to wrap up some of the best home furnishings that turned heads at the show. Home furnishing manufacturers and designers from around the globe showcased a range of innovative products during the furniture fair. Here are 20 best of best from the Milan Furniture Fair 2010.






 
1) Shine Washing machine
electrolux shine concept
To top the list is the Electrolux Shine washing machine that is designed to fit easily into your limited urban environment. Shine comes in freestanding and wall mounted versions, where freestanding version complements and fits well underneath bathroom sink, whereas the wall-mounted version integrates nicely with bathroom cupboards.The sleek, ambient and elegant design perfectly complements your bathroom decor. The door features integrated light guides that works as ambient lighting and the product’s interface. The cycle time and washing phase is communicated with the light ring around the door. 

2) Whirlpool Green Kitchen
whirlpool green kitchen
Whirlpool’s Green Kitchen is the kitchen of the future. The space-efficient kitchen not only saves the space, but also the energy, resources and time. The sleek kitchen features appliances like dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, oven and more in its belly. It utilizes the water from cooking by reusing it by the dishwasher. In addition, induction cooker avoids dispersion of heat and calculates exactly how much water is needed for cooking, thereby saving energy and time.

3) Laundry Room
laundry room collection by riva 3
Designed by Terry Dwan, Laundry room is a furniture collection showcased by Italian brand Riva 1920. Laundry room features storage, a workbench, washing facilities and a lounge area. It is designed making use of scented cedar wood for the inner parts because of its moth-repellant property. The outer panels are available in different wood essence. 

4) Recycled cardboard chair
lazerianstudio recycled chair
The recycled cardboard chair from Lazerian Studio has made remarkable place in Milan Design Week. A well-appreciated teamwork from furniture designer Liam Hopkins and artist Richard Sweeney has given a new life to the waste cardboards. The recycled cardboards are shaped in well-designed furnishings to enhance your décor. These cardboards are beautifully folded to form Radioleria sofa that is inspired from wasps nests and sea organisms. In addition, the designers have made use of CNC machine plywood to design Borealis lampshades and Mensa coffee table, from nominal waste materials.

5) Color changing furniture unit
fiber sofa
Fiber optics may not be a very common term to you, unless you know little about computer hardware. The fiber optics are basically used in internet and computer connectivity. But, here in Milan Design Week, we have got to see a new use of fiber optics. These have been well used by the Fokas Fiber in the home furnishings, so that you can watch your furniture units change their colors. The changing colors are embedded in the furniture that includes the sofa, chairs, and even the carpets. You will love to watch them in different colors and is sure to be a new style statement for your home. Hit the jump to check out the video in action. 

6) Bright wood furniture
bright wood collection
Designed by Giancarlo Zema for the Avanzini Group, these amazing Bright Woods furniturecollection are displayed in Milan Furniture Fair. The collection comprises chairs and coffee tables that glow in dark. An explosion of bright and cheerful colors blended with wood and natural resin looks truly amazing. Sleek, cool lines and modular design of the furniture makes it ideal for your modern house. The strips are indulged in beautiful different colors including pink, orange, purple and white. The glowing furniture carrying pleasing appeal looks great in any indoors and outdoors, and enhances your décor with the trendy style.

7) Paper task light
paper pulp task lamp
Designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune and Wästberg, Paper task lamp is both eco-friendly and compostable. The lamp is made of paper, and makes use of KLED lights to illuminate your house. These lamps not only look good but also take care of the motherly planet. 

8) Icarus lamps
icarus lamps
Designed by David Trubridge, Icarus lamps are energy efficient that are small enough to fit in your language. These lamps make use of LED or CFL bulbs that all together consume less than 5 kilowatts per day.

9) Champ sofa
champ_sofa
Designed by Tobias Fraenzel, Champ is a the modular furniture with a simple design. Apart from resting you in utmost comfort also lifts up its back cushion to become a punching or kicking bag. Thus, it works as a comfort and the play zone at the same time. 

10) Sparkling chair
sparkling chair by marcel wanders 1
Sparkling chair designed by Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, makes use of blow-molding technique used to manufacture water bottles. It is made from transparent plastic and the hollow spaces are filled with high-pressure air to strengthen the design.

11) Club Sofa 01
club sofa 01
From the house of Quinze and Milan, this Club sofa 01 carries a design never seen before. This huge backpack has a very dynamic feel that is given by zippers, handles, pockets and shiny fabrics. It’s a perfect addition for those who look for a sporty theme in their living room.

12) Old phone clock
old phone clock
With the cell phones in the pockets, one has almost forgotten those 20th century phone. Paying tribute to those phones, old phone clock was showcased in Milan Design Week. Going back to the olden days, this clock will remind you of the phone puzzler. The clock is designed by utilizing the place occupied by the dialing numbers. They look cool indeed. 

13) Droplet faucet
faucet milano
The Droplet faucet is worth to become part of the list. The commendable design and its cool shape is sure to leave you touched. One-of-its-kind, its attractive and at the same time enhances he appeal of your décor. 

14) Leather bathtub
leather bathtub
If you looking for a luxury bath then Milan Design week brings a bathtub in leather. With an unusual sinuous shape and a touch of glamour, its design really stands out. The white leather margins are contrasted by an elegant and subtle black line that looks simply elegant in your bath space. 

15) Bathtub and a chair
bath tub and chair
A beautiful fusion of bathtub and chair, the chair turns to a tub when you take a shower. At first sight, it appears like a simple chair, but by just a simple move it turns into a bathtub. An element of both your bathroom and living room, this is a cool idea to rest and indulge in ecstasy.

16) Boat Kitchen design
boat kitchen
To add to the list here is a Kitchen design from Italian design company AR-TRE that looks like a boat. Carrying the shape of a boat, the design takes the kitchen to a whole new level. From the much-unexpected shape of the boat, this design will row you to a new and luxurious kitchen. But, the drawback is that you need pretty large space to accommodate this boat in your house. It is an exquisite make from the mixture of glass and wood, and the cupboards and chairs accompanying this table kitchen make it look simply eye-catching.

17) Bathtub sink combo
bathtub sink
A smart solution for your compact bathrooms, here is a perfect combo of a bathtub and a sink. The neat and ingenious design is a perfect combo of a bathtub and a sink. It features a water system that can be used as a tap for the sink, and a shower for the bathtub. If this is not enough, the tub offers a storage space as well to keep your small bathroom objects. Standing as perfect in sophisticated minimalism, the combo is also sure to match any bathroom decor.

18) Giovannoni WASHLET
giovannoni washlet
Designed by Italian designer Stefano Giovannoni for Japanese company TOTO, Giovannoni WASHLET is the latest toilet technology. The washlet features a heated seat, air dryer and remote control. In addition, it features a self-cleaning washing wand, a heated seat, an air dryer, a deodorizer and remote control, as well as TOTO’s revolutionary rimless toilet design.

19) Piezo shower
piezo shower
Piezo shower stands stupendous in the list of showers, and Milan Design week as well. The ingenious shower is designed by Weimann in alliance with the Stelmasuk, Jansson and Pizá. Piezo is a self-heating shower that heats itself using piezoelectricity. The electricity is produced by the fibers through movement and friction that heats up the water for a hot bathe.

20) Cool living room arrangement
shelves design milan design week
This cool room arrangement earned applause for their unique design in Milan Design Week. The shelf with twists and turns looks cool on any wall and enhances your living space. And the entire modern and yet warm atmosphere is generated by the simple and yet novel overall design. The beautiful white couch contrasts with the wooden surrounding furniture.

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