international contemporary furniture fair 2016 recap
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We recently sent a crew to ICFF to check out what designers and manufacturers have been working on and to see what’s new. Our team has selected a handful of stand-out products that they adore. We hope you enjoy the pieces as much as we did!TRANSCRIPT
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International Contemporary Furniture Fair 2016 Recap
Wud Furniture DesignVuueThislexikStudio DunnSkram FurnitureShoreRS BarcelonaPhloemMoblibericaMiles and MayMexaLuke Lamp CoKettalIndia HillisHollis and MorrisHinterland DesignFormedFells AndesDare StudioCouncilBrendan RavenhillBla StationAnglepoiseAnd TraditionAlex Allen
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We recently sent a crew to ICFF to check out what designers and manufacturers have been working on and to see what’s new. Our team has selected a handful of stand-out products that they adore. We hope you enjoy the pieces as much as we did!
- Your friends at two
And TraditionAnglepoiseBla StationBrendan RavenhillCouncilDare StudioFells AndesFormedHinterland DesignHollis and MorrisIndia HillisKettalLuke Lamp CoMexaMiles and MayMoblibericaPhloemRS BarcelonaShoreSkram FurnitureStudio DunnThislexikVuueWud Furniture Design
Alex Allen
The Seb Stool re-imagines the traditional, ubiquitous round wooden stool. It's steel laser cut tube legs are seemingly carved to form a tapered, more elegant foot and allow for a simple connection to its top. The dyed maple wood top and powder coated legs are available in a number of finishes allowing for either playful or monochromatic combinations.
seb stool
Alex Allen
AnglepoiseBla StationBrendan RavenhillCouncilDare StudioFells AndesFormedHinterland DesignHollis and MorrisIndia HillisKettalLuke Lamp CoMexaMiles and MayMoblibericaPhloemRS BarcelonaShoreSkram FurnitureStudio DunnThislexikVuueWud Furniture Design
And Tradition
The Mayor Sofa shows a moderation of modernism and a unique regional adaptation: the frame is made of solid oak, the upholstery is tight but with three loose cushions that comprise the seating area, and there is generally a more human approach to modernism with a focus on livability.
mayor sofa
Alex Allen
AnglepoiseBla StationBrendan RavenhillCouncilDare StudioFells AndesFormedHinterland DesignHollis and MorrisIndia HillisKettalLuke Lamp CoMexaMiles and MayMoblibericaPhloemRS BarcelonaShoreSkram FurnitureStudio DunnThislexikVuueWud Furniture Design
And Tradition
“Tables are where people exchange ideas, express emotions and connect with each other,” explains Spanish artist / designer Jaime Hayon. “As a multi-purpose object, why not design a multi-tiered table where different sizes, shapes, colors and materials converge together? Like one of Alexander Calder’s kinetic sculptures. Various shapes suspended in air but kept in place, supported by a metal armature. Creating a curious equilibrium that resembles a mobile - only static.”
palette table
Alex Allen
AnglepoiseBla StationBrendan RavenhillCouncilDare StudioFells AndesFormedHinterland DesignHollis and MorrisIndia HillisKettalLuke Lamp CoMexaMiles and MayMoblibericaPhloemRS BarcelonaShoreSkram FurnitureStudio DunnThislexikVuueWud Furniture Design
And Tradition
“My idea was to combine the Italian and Danish traditions of making sofas,” says designer Luca Nichetto. “Cloud has the defined shape of the Danish design tradition and the soft and cozy pillows of the Italian heritage.”
Cloud is a series of lounge furniture, including a one-, two- and a three-seat sofa and a pouf, all of which combine a strong and defined weight-bearing structure with cushions and pillows ensuring maximum comfort.
cloud
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Anglepoise
With its beautiful, solid brass components, woven fabric cable and chic, high gloss color palette, this premium five-piece collection is a sophisticated reinterpretation of the classic Original 1227™ design. A perfect blend of form and function, the Pendant and Maxi Pendant make a striking feature, while the Wall Light, Wall Mounted and Desk Lamps can be re-positioned with the slightest touch and come with adjustable shades that focus the light precisely where it’s needed.
original 1227
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Bla Station
Honken is a generously spacious armchair that also functions as an intimate two seater sofa, made of durable steel and expanded metal but with turned legs of solid oak. With the hope of it becoming a true classic the designer has given Honken all the conditions for living a very long life.
honken
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CouncilDare StudioFells AndesFormedHinterland DesignHollis and MorrisIndia HillisKettalLuke Lamp CoMexaMiles and MayMoblibericaPhloemRS BarcelonaShoreSkram FurnitureStudio DunnThislexikVuueWud Furniture Design
Brendan RavenhillThe Ada Sconce gets its name and its raison d’être from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which dictates that sconces in hallways must not protrude from the wall more than 4”. Solid sheet metal construction with modern LED technology make this sconce both classic and contemporary as adjustable reflectors on friction hinges allow the wall-washing light to be directed in an endless variety of angles while maintaining its sleek profile. The Ada sconce was also greatly inspired by Charlotte Perriand’s CP-1--in our opinion, one the best sconces ever made.
ada
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Dare StudioFells AndesFormedHinterland DesignHollis and MorrisIndia HillisKettalLuke Lamp CoMexaMiles and MayMoblibericaPhloemRS BarcelonaShoreSkram FurnitureStudio DunnThislexikVuueWud Furniture Design
Council New for 2016, the Perimeter collection includes 2- and 3-seater sofas and a lounge chair. Each piece in Perimeter is defined by a slim metal frame that supports an upholstered shell to gently encircle its occupants. Available with down or synthetic cushions in various upholstery fabrics.
perimeter
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Dare StudioAll manufactured to the highest quality in a choice of American Black Walnut or White Oak finished with a hardwearing Wax Oil and leather accents available in a choice of colors. With a sophisticated timeless elegance, these pieces have been labeled as contemporary classics and will provide a luxurious statement in almost any environment.
katakana
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FormedHinterland DesignHollis and MorrisIndia HillisKettalLuke Lamp CoMexaMiles and MayMoblibericaPhloemRS BarcelonaShoreSkram FurnitureStudio DunnThislexikVuueWud Furniture Design
Fells Andes
The Oppland Area Rug from Fells Andes is made in Peru from Baby Alpaca and Silk. Part of the Luxury Fiber Rugs 2016 col-lection, this rug is hand-tufted, with a deep hand cut pile.
oppland
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Hinterland DesignHollis and MorrisIndia HillisKettalLuke Lamp CoMexaMiles and MayMoblibericaPhloemRS BarcelonaShoreSkram FurnitureStudio DunnThislexikVuueWud Furniture Design
Formed
This is not fancy gym equipment that makes its way to your basement once the New Years resolutions grow cold. It’s your work station. It’s the place where your most creative ideas are fueled and carried out. Activate those endorphins and be creative where it matters.
standup
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Hinterland Design
Like logs washed up and resting along the shoreline, the soft corners of the Pillowy Bench will be at peace anywhere. With side tables and an upholstered seat for two, this is a use-ful addition to any modern setting. Whether you see it as an assortment of driftwood blocks, pillows, or marshmallows, it provides a gentle place to land.
pillowy
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India HillisKettalLuke Lamp CoMexaMiles and MayMoblibericaPhloemRS BarcelonaShoreSkram FurnitureStudio DunnThislexikVuueWud Furniture Design
Hollis and Morris
The Oldtown Stool is an attempt to bridge art and design. To create sculptural pieces that serve a functional applica-tion. The Oldtown accomplishes this and more. It can also be flipped upside down and turned into a side table.
oldtown
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India Hillis
A work surface designed to meet the needs of the future office space or residence. Two sawhorses and a plank have long been the desks of creatives and twenty-somethings with taste but no money. It is no wonder that this is the case given the sawhorse’s elegant utility.
Hyperion maintains the flexibility and usability of traditional sawhorses while elevating the form to be more sophisticated. The top is cradled within a solid piece of aluminum, keeping the surface from shifting back and forth and eliminating the need for additional hardware.
hyperion
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Kettal
A calyx shaped metal shell is inhabited by carefully organized holes made by the technique of punching metal sheets. This allows to create delicate shapes that recall textile sensations and are robust enough to stand the test of time – also in an outdoor environments.
Like a pair of leather boots, the chair was designed to change organically with the use over the time.
stampa
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Luke Lamp Co
With a woven nylon diffuser over a flexible LED core, Langhorne will make a dramatic statement in any space. The custom machined connectors can be adjusted by hand to style the light in an instant – redefining versatility.
langhorne
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Miles and MayMoblibericaPhloemRS BarcelonaShoreSkram FurnitureStudio DunnThislexikVuueWud Furniture Design
Mexa
Carefully handcrafted by skilled artisans and certified welders in Mexico, this modern rocking chair is crafted of woven UV-protected PVC cord with a powder-coated steel frame and wood legs.
ixtapa
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Miles and May
Maple, steel and water buffalo leather fit together seamlessly to create this m3 mid chair. It is defined by its unique material and impeccable craftsmanship that will withstand the test of time. The design process stays true to each piece of material.
m3 chair
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Miles and May
Geometry and wood are the heart of this m3 dining table. Every timber used is hand selected, milled and dried to an exact specification. This process can be time consuming, often spanning years, but the end result is well worth the wait: material and form that are meant to be together.
m3 table
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Mobliberica
Imagine a seat that perfectly fits to your body in a protector embrace. Imagine the legs, either of wood or metal, but both rising delicately from the lower part to reach the floor. Now, imagine the seat shell, upholstered with great care and designed painstakingly. Have you already drawn it in your mind? Great, now imagine yourself, admiring every detail while its padding embrace you carefully and feel at home. There is no better feeling.
LAP chair
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Phloem
Surround yourself with soft curves and take a load off in Phloem Studio’s Cascade Club Chair. Available in maple, white oak, cherry or walnut with upholstery in leather or wool blend fabrics.
cascade club
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RS Barcelona
It’s a ping-pong table. Standard sized, with a surface, a design, and a structure which gives it full playability. But, it is also a large dining table, a conference table just right for the board room, or whatever you want. All the sportiness that it gets from the net, the bats, and the balls, can be put in the side drawer and hidden away completely. Built from high-quality materials, it has been made for either indoor or outdoor use.
The black finish table tennis table should be used in exterior covered and with protective cover to prevent discoloration by the sun. Walnut finish is just for indoor use.
you and me
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Shore
Shore is an innovative rug company. The resourceful use of synthetic materials makes full use of their essential benefits and capabilities. Each Shore Rug is handmade and unique, developed closely with silicone manufacturers in the heart of England’s historic weaving industry and woven entirely by hand in London. Simple in composition and perfected in construction, their products are timeless, honest, and can be enjoyed for many years.
shore
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Skram Furniture
A negotiation of line and juxtaposition of lightness and weight. The Piedmont Table is elegant but substantial. It embodies the utilitarian grace that distinguishes Skram furniture.
piedmont
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Studio Dunn
Thoughtful, simple design.
The pieces in the Rockport Collection play with design conventions in line, proportion, and angle. Handcrafted at Studio Dunn from sustainable American hardwoods, each custom piece is built using traditional and modern techniques. Every element is sanded with meticulous care, before receiving a hand-applied durable finish to highlight the raw beauty of the wood’s grain.
rockport
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Thislexik
Inspired by the parallels between the structure of denim and fiberglass, designer Vedat Ulgen applies a thermosetting technique to pairs of recycled jeans by coating the durable fabric with Eco-epoxy resin, making an otherwise unsustainable practice environmentally friendly. Through trial and error and painstaking attention to the drapery of each piece, Vedat perfected the process of transforming old clothing into durable furniture — and works of art.
worn series
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Wud Furniture DesignVuue
Loves the outdoors.Plays well with others.Head of the class.
The Mornington Collection from Vuue was designed with form first in mind, without environmental limits. Each chair is made from aluminum, which is bent to form the backrest. The non-corrosive material allows the chair to hold up outdoors, but its form does not say ‘poolside.’
mornington
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The Nola Table is made from black walnut with bronze encased in resin. It combines innovative and contemporary design with strong, classical joinery that makes it durable, even in locations that are not so kind. Think of it this way: furniture you display, but that you never have to place off limits. It’s not just precision-crafted.
It’s crafted to endure.
nola
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