Monica Taverniti inspires dialogue about personal interpretation within exploratory form in her latest exhibition entitled Next of Kin, presented by Novalis Art Design in Hong Kong. These forms occupy the function of cabinets, dressers, and tables, but imbue these ordinary notions with fantastical industrial details, an ode to Memphis design. Regular sets of shelves give […]
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Burls are usually a sign of distress within the tree, a deformation characterized by its knobbly appearance and beautiful undulating grain, radiating from the injured area. A touching example of the human urge to celebrate difference, many wood enthusiasts prize burls for their uniqueness. Each one is a world of knowledge on how our leafy […]
MAIII Collective, which recently debuted their first collection at the Stockholm Furniture Fair, offers a cohesive and layered take on Central and Eastern European identity. “Context is crucial. When you share the story behind an object, it adds another layer of meaning,” the collective explains. They present this collection of furniture and functional objects as […]
Wood may be one of the most ubiquitous materials in furniture design, but in the hands of Haoming Li, it becomes a limitless canvas for personal expression. In her latest trio of collections for hm-LI Studio, Li reimagines this humble material through three distinctive lenses: the precision and fluidity of bent wood construction in the […]
1. Kokoro Studio I recently discovered London-based Kokoro Studio and they have me enchanted with their vibrant, mouth-blown glass vessels. Drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese kokeshi dolls – believed to bring good fortune – Kokoro reimagines these wooden totems with a contemporary twist. Handcrafted by master artisans in both Istanbul and London, the brand’s latest […]
Swedish brand Bernadotte & Kylberg, founded by Prince Carl Philip Bernadotte and Oscar Kylberg, is on a mission to produce elegant, heirloom-quality pieces that blend antiquity and modernity. These new pieces utilize the finest local materials with the best of Swedish craftsmanship and production. Titled the Eriksberg Collection, three classical pieces join the portfolio: The […]
When John Makepeace OBE attended the Young Furniture Makers Awards in London in 2023, he encountered the impeccable craftsmanship of Foris, a newly established workshop based in Oxfordshire of South East England. Impressed with their ingenuity and precision, Makepeace saw an opportunity to merge the studio’s woodworking talents with his vision, and commissioned Foris to […]
The remote and hybrid work life wasn’t just a temporary fix during the pandemic. It has become a permanent change in modern work culture. Job seekers are demanding it, companies are offering it, and brands like Dieffebi are designing for it. Since the 1970s, this Italy-based office design manufacturer has been continuously innovating the concept […]
Modern before its time, the Ming Dynasty provided a period of native Chinese rule spanning roughly four centuries from 1368 to 1644 between the eras of Mongol and Manchu dominance, respectively. It exerted immense cultural influence throughout East Asia, with notable achievements in furniture design and craft, still echoed by contemporary artisans. Sun at Six […]
In the summer of 2023, we showcased the inaugural Designers’ Residency from the New York-based design gallery and strategy firm, Colony. We’re happy to report that the program was an undeniable success and has returned for a second year! Colony’s founder, Jean Lin, and art director, Madeleine Parsons, set out with the intention to connect […]
Serving as both his first major solo show in the United Kingdom and the announcement of global representation by London’s Gallery FUMI, Casey McCafferty unveils a new body of work in carved wood and stone, in an exhibition called Head Hand Foot, that will be on display through June 29th, 2024. The self-taught artist and […]
In 2017, British-Italian architect Francesco Paini came across a small drawing at the Frieze Art Fair in London. The artwork created by American artist Saul Steinberg in the 1950s seemed to depict a group of rectilinear forms that represented the idea of a family as it relates to the time period – that is, a […]
One of the greatest challenges of buying furniture for the home is finding something future-proof against changing needs and preferences. Families grow, collections expand, and styles evolve. So how does one make sure their furniture can grow and adapt with them? The answer lies in the UNIT Shelving System by Parisian design studio and B […]
