Inspired by a collapsible, wooden, giraffe toy from my childhood, the ‘Lambent Chair’ is designed to shed light where you need it. Be it casting a soft light over a room or directing it down onto the fine text of your novel. A glowing switch placed behind the braid allows for the lamp to work by itself when not being used as a seat. However when you choose to sit on its floating seat, your weight compresses an inbuilt spring loaded mechanism. Activating an internal system of tension wires which tighten and loosen like tendons in a finger, causing the lamp to angle down towards you and then straighten back up when you stand. The New Zealand beech wood and Techflex, silica, braided shaft seemingly dangle from the striking, crescent, LED lamp. All adding to the illusion of an ethereal piece of furniture.

 source: Glen  Lewis - Steele

Internationally renowned French graffiti artist Tilt has collaborated with Amaze workshops to create an incredible and somewhat unexpected new piece of work. Alix , his personal reimagination of a sofa , is an iconic and boundary pushing piece of bold design. Tilt has created a covetable item that combines statement style and quality, whilst pushing boundaries to provide an evolutionary contribution to design led functional furniture. The bold monochrome palette enhances the equally striking contrast of the padded leather with a clean wooden framework. From behind, the sofa looks like another brilliant piece of Tilt’s signature traditional graffiti artwork , but once seen from the other side, it transforms into a luxury piece of furniture, with an inviting erotic edge. Created in France, master craftsmen worked tirelessly over 752 hours to make Tilt ‘s incredible creativity and imagination a reality; suffice it to say, the whole project was undeniably worth every second.

 Alighting in France’s Provence with the fragrance of lavender in the air. Enjoying a good glass of
wine in the hills of Tuscany. Day-dreaming with the murmur of the Mediterranean in your ears.
If you make the Opera your travel companion, a whole new world will open up to you. A world in which you can enjoy the luxuries of a comfortable hotel against the backdrop of your favourite natural landscapes. A world in which you have the freedom to go, or stay, wherever you wish, while relishing the purity of the outdoors in style. Welcome to the world of Opera, Your Suite in Nature.

The Opera is a mobile designer suite in a class of her own. Within minutes, she will show you her characteristic outlines, resting firmly on her legs in a level position. The teak veranda is an invitation for you to come on board, where you’ll be amazed by the luxury and detail. Such as the two electrically adjustable beds that can easily be transformed into one. Or the boiler supplying warm water to the kitchen, the fountain and the (exterior) shower. The hot air heating.
The ceramic toilet. The top loading refrigerator. The low-energy LED lighting from awning to floor. The Opera offers you the convenience of a complete holiday home.

These motorized electric roller skates propel you at up to 8 mph. Simply strap the skates on over their shoes, held securely in place by dual fasteners similar to those on ski boots. Each skate has an 80-watt motor integrated into its rugged fiber-reinforced nylon frame that powers its smooth-rolling 6"-diameter rubber tires. A handheld wireless remote control throttles both skates simultaneously up to 8 mph; gentle stops are achieved by pulling the switch back—engaging the skates' electronic brakes—or by dragging the heel stopper. Each skate has a removable lithium-ion battery that provides up to 40 minutes of continuous power (5-6 mile range) ideal for travel across a school campus, to a local cafe, or while roaming a neighborhood festival.

Riders up to 180 lbs.

Batteries recharge in five hours using the included AC adapter.

Includes one removable training wheel.

Fits men's shoe sizes 6-14, women's 7-15 1/2.

For ages 16 and up.

10 1/2" H x 9 1/2" W x 9" D. (16 lbs.)

 

Fox & Freeze is a Creative Cooperation between 2 Belgian designers : James Van Vossel 

and Tom De Vrieze.  Vos is Dutch for Fox and Vrieze(n) is Freeze.

FF1 or Fox & Freeze1 is an indoor lounge chair made from 1 square sheet of synthetic felt.

FF1 is Extra Light, Self Supporting and Extra Strong.

In the Poppins collection by Alessandrabaldereschi Design Studio the upholstery is used to create a visual impression: the illusion of  many pillows laying  on a bench.

The inspiration comes from the Optical Art’s method which, through the use of color and geometric shapes, creates, starting from a plane a three-dimensional optical illusions.

The padding protrudes from the surface of wood, is took down and positioned only where is necessary. Through its three-dimensionality and a slight deformation of shapes, you get a dynamic effect, a vibration enhanced by color.

The cushions become a part of the structure,  increasing the comfort of the seat and representing the aesthetic value of the project. This value comes from ancient times, when the cushions was made with precious materials as a symbol of royalty.

New scale creates new purpose.

The Clip Bag by Peter Bristol playfully borrows its form from a common binder clip.

The binder icon functions so well as a bag you can almost take it seriously.

Constructed of wool felt and aluminum tubing.

Concept project designed in 2007. Released in 2013.

 

Elementare, Carrara marble and stainless steel kitchen tools Set by Studio Lievito. Ideal plane of pure geometry to experiment with food. Primary shapes that roll out, crumble, chop and come back to their places following the rules of ‘the game’. The sphere crumbles the spices, the cylinder rolls out the dough and smashes meat, the cube scales fish, the prism chops the vegetables.

Making the ordinary extraordinary is the mission of Dutch designer Robert Bronwasser (1968). His charismatic vision has led to innovative designs that are a self-evident combination of form and function. Connecting the functional essence of every day products to a new kind of industrial clarity. Recognizable, pleasurable and tangible. During the 52nd Salone del Mobile in Milan Bronwasser will show his latest work at Ventura Lambrate 2013.
At his exposition Bronwasser will launch his new remarkable product concepts fit for everyday use. Amongst them a homey television that will really be part of your interior, a collection of decorative and useful kitchen accessories and an urban electric scooter concept designed for mobility brand Qwic. These iconic designs will be shown alongside commissioned work for Dutch design brands, including Cascando, Goods, Palau, Geesa, Gispen and Leff. Enjoyable expressions of Bronwasser’s heart and mind, a design language everybody understands. It will surely put a smile on your face.

source:  DesignCombo