Saturday, June 8th, 2013
DNA code is known to assist in convicting and exonerating criminals, determining paternity status as well as identifying probabilities of various diseases. During Milan’s 2013 Design Week, DNA code emerged in a revolutionary new way, embodying the Darwin coffee table. Designed by Tjep Studio for Dutch DNA, the Darwin coffee table personifies real DNA code of Dutch DNA founder’s daughter. Darwin coffee table was created by first mapping Guilia Wolthuis genetic profile that was then translated into a 3-D model form, a production process that elevated furniture personalization to an entirely new level.
The conception and realization of the Darwin coffee table opened a new door for those who look to have a one-of-a-kind piece, allowing the powerful personification of their DNA code and even the joined DNA of couples to be actualized on a stunning modern occasional table. To say that the Darwin coffee table and its individualized replicas is the ultimate “conversation piece” is perhaps, an understatement.
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2013
A modern chair that at first glance was not intended for seating but as an art piece that one can rest their derrière on if need be, Spike is, as described by its designer “…a sculptural chair with strong graphic identity…” Created by the Swedish designer Alexander Lervik, the inspiration behind this chair came from his recent visit to the Philippines where he observed the rain and its slanted lines. Fashioned from rods, the Spike chair contours the “sitting” body using 60 rods that vary in length with over 30 different sizes.
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Monday, May 13th, 2013
Aimed to attract the tinniest design aficionados or aficionados-to-be, Artifort’s new Junior Collection introduced in Milan last month reinforces the timelessness of the brand’s core classic products like the Orange Slice and Mushroom chair with yet another generation-bridging function. Both originally designed in the 60’s by Pierre Paulin, Orange Slice and Mushroom have both become modern design icons that withstood the tests of time which is why it was a natural extension to shrink them to a “mini-me” size.
Mini Orange Slice by Artifort
Orange Slice and Mini Orange Slice by Artifort
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Saturday, May 11th, 2013
Modern interiors with a bohemian twist are a true reflection of “layered” chic offering a sense of dis-joined completion that came to exist over a longer period of time. Bohemian style in general is often identified by clinging patterns, unconventional interpretation of functions and a very artistic sense of form. This is exactly the reason why the amazing Patricia Urquiola pinned her avant-garde seating collection as Bohemian. Offering curvaceous forms with a quirky asymmetry, Moroso’s Bohemian is a stunning eye-candy that consists of upholstered contemporary sofas and armchairs defined by stylistic conflicts and non-conforming design freedom.
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Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
While shaped and functionally predisposed to serve as modern armchairs that offer a comfortable experience, these quasi-plush options are certainly sculptural and hard to miss, but they are definitely not the piece of furniture you run to after a very long and tiresome day. What’s more, every single one of these designer armchairs is also reinvented in terms of their highly unexpected materials such as paper, wood, glass and plastic.
Red Beaver by Frank Gehry for Vitra is made of red cardboard
Ghost by Cini Boeri for Fiam Italia made of clear tempered glass
SKiN by Jean Nouvel for Molteni & C made of leather
Favela by Campana Borthers for Edra
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