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Berlin-based designer Michael Hilgers has created COBBO, a modern single bed designed for student housing, small apartments, and guest rooms.
Designed for furniture manufacturer OTTO, the bed has a simple Nordic-inspired design with solid oak legs and white storage cabinets that are located above the sleeping area.
The opposite side of the bed is a mirror image, adding even more storage and functionality to the furniture piece.
Here’s a video showing the bed and storage in use.
Designer Michael Hilgers has created a collection of side tables and coffee tables that have a unique folded steel design.
Manufactured by Casala, the three tables in the NIVO collection are all different sizes, however, their folded steel tabletop allows them to all serve the same function, that being, having a second level.
Michael Hilgers talks about his design: “A Nivo table that acquires extra function by simply adding a fold to the tabletop. This fold elegantly develops into an extra level that can be used to place a cup of coffee or decorative items on.”
The side table is made entirely of steel, with its tabletop and frame finished with a matte structured powder coating, while the coffee table is finished with solid oak legs and comes in two sizes.
Designer Marco Lavit has created a ‘Hut’, a new outdoor furniture design that’s made to feel like a welcoming and comfortable nest.
Created for furniture manufacturer Ethimo, ‘Hut’ includes long wood slats made from Siberian Larcie or Accoya, which are fashioned in a way that’s inspired by the shapes of a tipi.
The interior of the lounge includes metal inserts and details that define the large seat, which is covered with soft cushions.
When needed, a curtain, which hangs from a metal ring, can be drawn, creating a semi-private place to relax.
As part of Itercrea’s 2019 workshop, designers Oscar Vera and Laura Sanjuan created NEA, a small modern metal stool with a comfortable round seat.
The design of the stool was born from the search for a sense of buoyancy and lightness that also integrates both elegance and comfort.
By using thin metal legs and a curved cushion that’s held in place by the minimalist frame, the stool provides a subtle pop of color as well as comfort and warmth to an interior.
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New Zealand based designers George Wilkins and William McCallum, of George and Willy, have created a contemporary version of the traditional hanging drying rack, often found in back country cabins.
Crafted in their workshop attached to their design studio, the duo have used materials like wood, metal, pulleys, and rope, to create their drying rack, making it easy for the end user to assemble.
Suspended from the ceiling using a seamless pulley system, the clothes rack quickly dries laundry by utilizing warm air trapped in the ceiling space, and can be lowered to make hanging the clothes a simple task.
Using the same skills used to craft wire baskets in the 1920’s, Swedish design brand Korbo have created a line of baskets that are sturdy and reliable.
Woven by hand using single wires, the Korbo baskets are made individually by skilled men and women to ensure that each basket is of the highest quality and results in no two baskets being exactly the same.
Made from four kinds of wire, including galvanized steel, acid proof stainless steel, copper, and brass, the baskets are designed to be capable of holding up to all kinds of hard work.
The reliable material also means that the baskets can be used in all kinds of environments, from the bathroom, the entry way, kids playrooms, the bedroom, the kitchen, and even outside.
In order to maximize functionality, Korbo handwoven wire baskets can be hung using the handles built onto them and a sturdy basket hanger that allows them to be securely attached to the wall.
Liners can be put inside the woven baskets to give them a softer look and enable them to be used as laundry baskets.
If you want to use the baskets outside, there are also liners that are made from a special type of fabric that prevents too much evaporation while also letting excess water out.
They can be used outside as planters, storage bins, transport vessels and just about anything else you might need a bin for outside.
Ilshat Garipov of Catissa has designed a collection of modern cat beds and modular cat houses.
Located in Haapsalu, Estonia, Catissa’s designs complement modern interiors with their geometric shapes, while at the same time, provide a place for cats to retreat to.
The modular hanged housing preserves the living area for people, while giving an excellent top-down overview for cats.
Not only suitable for being hung from the ceiling, the modular cat tree can be placed on the floor. Each of the beds and cat trees are furnished with natural sheep skin or faux fur, making it comfortable for the family feline.
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British designer Michael Young has created his his latest work, the MY Collection, that was commissioned by Gallery ALL of Los Angeles and Beijing, and will be exhibited for the first time at Design Miami/Basel 2019 next week.
Each piece consists of a cluster of hollow metal stainless steel extrusions capped at each end, which are then covered with white enamel and polished.
When talking about the inspiration, Michael Young says, “The concept came in two ways. A while back, I had worked with cloisonné in Northern China and began to look at how patterns and colors came together, and how metal could be shaped to create divisions of form. Some of my earlier attempts were inspired by oil on water and the natural patterns generated by this when taken in a snapshot. For Gallery ALL, we looked at these in a new way by self generating forms created by the computer, and then we extracted the patterns in two dimensional slices.”
“We had differentiated various functional forms into seating, consoles and tables,” he says. “Next we applied these patterns so they would then be twisted into 3 dimensions and extruded vertically. In production you cannot color the vertical surfaces of the pieces, so we played with making a stunning polished edge.”
“The metal is molded around huge clay forms, and the internal structure is created over several weeks. It is completely artisanal, and there is no other way to produce this than with historical methods combined with contemporary craft techniques.”
Overall, the collection consists of a couch, a side table, a writing desk, a round coffee table, a console, and a lounge chair.
Bau Design, a Danish design studio established in 2016 by Spanish architect Santiago Bautista, has created Pebble, a modern couch with a built-in side table.
When explaining his inspiration for the design, Santiago Bautista explains, “When we go out in nature and sit on a pile of rocks we always find our perfect spot. Suddenly one of the edges becomes a seat, an armrest or even a table. Inspired by this idea, I wanted to create a very open sofa concept which would invite the people to use it in their own way.”
Designed for furniture manufacturer Bolia, and produced in Europe, the couch features a simple, asymmetrical design, that has a steel base, and upholstered cushions.
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A group of designers and nature lovers have come together to launch their latest creation, the BloomingTables, a modern table design that incorporates a planter.
The functional ‘living table’ with its minimalist design, allows users to easily grow plants in their home, while also maximizing their space, and creating a glass table top to showcase small decorative items and the plants below.
Ideal for succulents and small cacti, the planter has an acrylic tub that keeps everything watertight, protecting both the table and floors from water.
A tempered glass top, which is normally held in place with suction cups, can be removed to provide easy access to the plants.
You can find out more information on their Kickstarter page.
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