arik levy: 'hoop sofa' for living divani at milan design week 09

for ettore sottsass design was about communicating an emotion while having fun doing it - experiencing moments of enthusiasm and joy.

ettore sottsass called memphis design the new international style and plunged the sophisticated and influential milan design world into a labyrinth of visual irony, puns and provocations.

zilio A&C recently announced their new furniture line which includes designs by tomoko azumi and takashi kirimoto.

the design features a cylindrical vessel whereby a long neck projects outwards, curving over the open base container, the lighting element streaming downwards from it into the well.

versatile yet simple, the handmade paper and metalwork lamps function both as surface and hanging objects that can be used indoors or out. 

the device allows one greater leverage to successfully snap a cap's lead security band and open water bottles effortlessly.