maison et objet spring 2013 (26 articles)
the 100th anniversary of the birth of piero fornasetti
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piero's son barnaba introduces some iconic pieces of furniture from the fornasetti imagination and adds to these one of his reinventions, a contemporary vision that embellishes »
piero's son barnaba introduces some iconic pieces of furniture from the fornasetti imagination and adds to these one of his reinventions, a contemporary vision that embellishes fornasetti's vast and eclectic world.
richard lampert furniture collection
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designboom speaks to richard lampert in regards to his widely successful furniture collections.
designboom speaks to richard lampert in regards to his widely successful furniture collections.
tuca tuca lamp by elia mangia for foundry
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the structure consists of a carved and turned maple stem and a metal painted shade whose movement imitates a jack-knife's blade - allowing the lampshade to close in a flush »
the structure consists of a carved and turned maple stem and a metal painted shade whose movement imitates a jack-knife's blade - allowing the lampshade to close in a flush position when not in use.
meat carcasses recreated in fabric by tamara kostianovsky
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the image of slaughtered livestock - the vulgarity of fleshy carcasses - is softened into plush cuts of meat whereby the artist cannibalizes her own clothing to recreate the »
the image of slaughtered livestock - the vulgarity of fleshy carcasses - is softened into plush cuts of meat whereby the artist cannibalizes her own clothing to recreate the butchered parts.
appunto table by laurent corio
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deploying into a table, the furniture piece aims to ease every-day-life uses inside the bedroom, the bathroom, the hall or the kitchen.
deploying into a table, the furniture piece aims to ease every-day-life uses inside the bedroom, the bathroom, the hall or the kitchen.
bamboo smusso chair by philippe nigro for discipline
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available with or without arms, the office chair hybrid is constructed out of strong evergreen bamboo with a steel frame structure.
available with or without arms, the office chair hybrid is constructed out of strong evergreen bamboo with a steel frame structure.
paola navone: triconfort oblo outdoor collection
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the outdoor furniture collection conserves traditional casting production processes, replacing iron in exchange for aluminum for material selection.
the outdoor furniture collection conserves traditional casting production processes, replacing iron in exchange for aluminum for material selection.
handcrafted ki oke stool by shuji nakagawa for japan handmade and OeO
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the design is fabricated using the fine tradition of kyoto woodcrafting with either japanese cypress (sawara) or in a limited edition lignified japanese cedar (jindai-sugi).
the design is fabricated using the fine tradition of kyoto woodcrafting with either japanese cypress (sawara) or in a limited edition lignified japanese cedar (jindai-sugi).
metal knitted objects by kanaami tsuji for japan handmade + OeO
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the collection of objects infuse the traditional japanese craft of hand-woven metal techniques dating back over 1000 years ago.
the collection of objects infuse the traditional japanese craft of hand-woven metal techniques dating back over 1000 years ago.
the hidden chair by benoit convers
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the series - all made in wood and lacquered in black aniline finish - reinterprets iconic design pieces through an optical illusion.
the series - all made in wood and lacquered in black aniline finish - reinterprets iconic design pieces through an optical illusion.
fruit shaped candle stands by nendo for discipline
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simple wire frame candle holders take on the profile of different fruits, resting on a wooden base with a candle clipped into the top.
simple wire frame candle holders take on the profile of different fruits, resting on a wooden base with a candle clipped into the top.
mound stool by hisakazu shimizu for kanaya
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the mushroom-like form cast from bronze was created by the arrangement of one mass stacked on another.
the mushroom-like form cast from bronze was created by the arrangement of one mass stacked on another.
duck timer by eero aarnio for alessi
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like most alessi products - the electronic kitchen duck timer incorporates playful humor to highlight the animals main form.
like most alessi products - the electronic kitchen duck timer incorporates playful humor to highlight the animals main form.
beaver pencil sharpener by rodrigo torres kastor for alessi
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the chrome-plated design uses a simple clean form to playfully reference the wood-gnawing creature - featuring the unique fusion of functionality and quirky style characteristic »
the chrome-plated design uses a simple clean form to playfully reference the wood-gnawing creature - featuring the unique fusion of functionality and quirky style characteristic of alessi.
heirloom vase by benjamin graindorge for moustache
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presented at maison et objet, the collection features the designer's latest collaboration with french company moustache.
presented at maison et objet, the collection features the designer's latest collaboration with french company moustache.
peter marigold: dodai bench at maison et objet
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the design was fabricated by respected japanese furniture company hinoki kogei through splitting a single log into two pieces.
the design was fabricated by respected japanese furniture company hinoki kogei through splitting a single log into two pieces.
scholten & baijings: colour glasses for HAY at maison et objet
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the light crystal glasses feature various patterns and finishes - seamlessly merging the art of graphic ornamentation with delicate glassware design.
the light crystal glasses feature various patterns and finishes - seamlessly merging the art of graphic ornamentation with delicate glassware design.
totems modular tables by allegory at maison et objet
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composed using three types of different elements, the stack-able marble carrara stools allow to define different table foot heights and surface widths.
composed using three types of different elements, the stack-able marble carrara stools allow to define different table foot heights and surface widths.
bowls made from salt by best before
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the form is carved from a block of the mineral substance - rendering each one unique from the next.
the form is carved from a block of the mineral substance - rendering each one unique from the next.
updated eclectic collection by tom dixon at maison et objet 2013
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the new artefacts have been conceived for the eccentric collector's cabinet, the modern architects table and the british tearoom trolley.
the new artefacts have been conceived for the eccentric collector's cabinet, the modern architects table and the british tearoom trolley.
toyo ito: MU cutlery for alessi at maison et objet
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the japanese architect says of the collection: 'sharp, yet with a touch of sensitivity and elegance... linear, yet with an organic quality of plants... we intend to shift our »
the japanese architect says of the collection: 'sharp, yet with a touch of sensitivity and elegance... linear, yet with an organic quality of plants... we intend to shift our familiar sensations with chopsticks into cutlery.'
benjamin hubert: pots for menu at maison et objet
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the storage jars stem from the studio’s researching into the typologies and language associated with ancient and contemporary methods of keeping products cool and dry utilzing »
the storage jars stem from the studio’s researching into the typologies and language associated with ancient and contemporary methods of keeping products cool and dry utilzing terracotta.
maison et objet designers of the year 2013
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this year's recipients are industrial designers edward barber and jay osgerby of barberosgerby (UK), architect odile decq (FR) and interior designer joseph dirand (FR).
this year's recipients are industrial designers edward barber and jay osgerby of barberosgerby (UK), architect odile decq (FR) and interior designer joseph dirand (FR).
noé duchaufour lawrance: market chair for petite friture
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the chairs take influence from the structures and wood slats that form market stalls - a concept where the communal gathering place brings producers and consumers together.
the chairs take influence from the structures and wood slats that form market stalls - a concept where the communal gathering place brings producers and consumers together.
benjamin hubert: container ceramic lamp for ligne roset
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the design utilizes earthenware to contain the electronic lighting components and produce a soft reflected illumination from the interior glazed surface to light the table or desk »
the design utilizes earthenware to contain the electronic lighting components and produce a soft reflected illumination from the interior glazed surface to light the table or desk on which it sits.
ronan and erwan bouroullec: furniture for hay at orgatec
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the set of tables and chairs will be used for the newly re-modelled faculty of humanities at københavns universitet in copenhagen, denmark.
the set of tables and chairs will be used for the newly re-modelled faculty of humanities at københavns universitet in copenhagen, denmark.
