this simple armchair is composed of solid beech wood, plywood and paper-code.
entitled ‘knot-chair’, this prototype is designed by tokyo-based tatsuo kuroda.
the extensions of the chair’s front and back legs are joined to form its armrest and backrest.
the structural components are connected by paper-code that has been knitted around the wooden parts,
providing both support and additional visual interest to the chair.
its overall dimensions measure 590 x 730 x 540 mm.

Japanese studio nendo has designed ‘sundial’ for kartell. on preview at imm cologne 2011, the versatile unit re-interprets the form and function of a traditional bookshelf.

encased in a glossy white or black frame, the movable opaline dividers look as if they are in constant evolution. set at various distances, the tilting and rotating shelves mimic the shadows cast by a sundial. when books are inserted into the compartments, the aesthetic and motion of the shelf evolve even further.

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Cologne 2011: French design brand Ligne Roset have launched a sponge-like sofa by designers Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec at the imm cologne fair in Germany this week.

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a pendant, and floor, light made of thin sheet metal that is made flat and then bent into a spherical shape. More at Nendo.

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‘relumine’ is composed of two discarded lamps that are disassembled, refinished and retrofitted, then connected by a glass tube which houses a low-energy fluorescent bulb.

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Though we’ve seen things like Candela and Cafe Au LED portable rechargeable LED lights before, none have been quite this tasty. Nick Foley’s Pear Tree LED lights use the clever combination of a fruit tree and energy-efficient lighting to create something pretty unique. Each pear is magnetically attached to the tree, and contains 10 LEDs that charge when they’re “growing” on the branch; “harvest” them for a good hour or so of pear-ly light — just don’t try to poach them in honey and wine. We’re glad to see that LEDs are getting popular enough that they now grow on trees.

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The Rolling Shelf has one end made from individual pieces of wood held together by fabric. This new flexible hinge allows you to really create some unique shelving options that are aesthetically interesting. The Rolling Shelf is designed by Catherine Greene.

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