peter j. pless at salone satellite 2010

overview of pless’ prototypes

at salone satellite 2010 in milan, american product designer peter j. pless participated in an exhibition showcasing eight of his new prototypes under the theme of ‘spaces’. the collection merges a variety domestic objects such as a leaning mirror which doubles as a closet storage to a one seater stool which transforms into a meeting space for two.

peter j. pless has been previously selected by designboom to be a part of the kitchen ecology: recipes for good design exhibition in L.A. for more informationon his showcased design, view designboom’s article here.

overview of pless’ prototypes

‘ripple’ painted MDF, stainless steel 62 cm x 50 cm x 64 cm

the soft waves flowing over the surfaces of the ‘ripple’ chair draw from memories of a serene day at the beach.

back view

‘tryst’ maple 75 cm x 73 cm x 42 cm

‘tryst’ is a seat designed for one which becomes transformed into a place for meeting.

‘escritoir’ painted aluminum, corian 50 cm x 41cm x 36cm

‘escritoir’ is a small computer desk that redefines the boundaries of an office environment allowing for work and play in the comfortable setting of the home.

‘escritoir’

‘guise’ maple, stainless steel, mirror 168 cm x 50 cm x 40 cm‘guise’ is a wood framed leaning mirror that also offers hanging storage space for clothing.

‘atelier’ painted MDF, steel, fabric 167 cm x 100 cm x 127 cm

through a shift in scale of a familiar domestic prop, the lamp ‘atelier’ not only lights a room, it becomes a room. the interior space within the lamp provides a serene environment that is free of visual distractions while offering a sense of security.

‘prism’ painted wood, acrylic 25 cm x 92 cm x 92 cm