This chair is an approach to neo-japanese modernismusing a traditional weaving method. The shadows cast by the woven seat and fabric covering the sides produce a soft touch, differing from that of ordinary craft work.

photos by Tomoya Nagatani

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OVO editions is a new editor of design furniture. They are based in Brussels and start their  work with the famous Belgian designer, Pol Quadens. Their goal is to develop innovative and composite materials and put forward talented designers interested in new experiences. Pol Quadens designed for OVO an exceptional collection in Corian® and carbon fiber. His creativity was challenged by the multiple properties of the Corian®.

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Great design by Ellen Ectors,  SwiTCh is a “turneable” furniture that switches between table and armchair with a single movement.

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It looks exactly like a sea-urchin! No, it isn’t the small, globular, spiny sea creatures found in oceans all over the world, it is a lounge chair with RVS-frame which is cover by 8ooo cable-ties.

A collection of handmade products by Studio OOOMS. “With a lot of patience we’ll be rewarded with beautiful new structures, which can only emerge by fervent monkish work.”

You might recognize theseeeee…… OOOMS’s famous Wooden USB Stick

“USB memory sticks are always nice to have around when transferring files from computer to computer. These sticks from studio OOOMS are made to stand out from their natural environment of computers and offices. The sticks are picked from the woods and are individually selected for their natural beauty, and then professionally handmade into unique and personal USB memory sticks.”

This Schizo Vase gets its name from Schizophrenia, a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental disorder characterized by abnormalities in the perception or expression of reality.
“This vase by Studio OOOMS has two faces. Because of the ribbed surface the silhouet of two different shapes can be seen. Is the one shape more real than the other? “
Check out OOOMS other products, you might love them too!

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MR. SIMON
Aaron Feliu and Nacho Frias, two designers that in a parallel way of its own projects, join to personal experience in the field of design.In this way Ms Simon is born, a
creature that allows us to design without rules or limitations.

THIS DOES NOT WORK
“Ceci n’est pas une chaise,” some would say … This is not a chair or a table of course.
It is obvious that a table is used to put objects on the surface, and a chair to sit comfortably.
This sweeping definition creates a concept that prevails in the primary function versus form.

With this concept we developed in an ironic way that some products apparently do not meet its primary function,
but if we approach and experience, we see that above all these objects meet its mission: OPERATE.

 
INSTABLE
At first glance it seems that this table does not comply with their role. His apparent inclination is solved with a transparent level that returns the horizontal to the table.

SENSILLA
It seems that something is wrong in the design of this chair. At first, what we see as a backup exaggeratedly low, which gives discomfort to the chair, is actually an armrest.
The real support is a sheet of methacrylate that is unnoticed because of its transparency.

The aesthetic based on pure lines, seeking to reflect the essence of these items of furniture, giving greater importance to the concept.

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Furniture set consisting of a deckchair and a stool. The exclusive design is brought to light from a growing concept; the shape of the legs resemble roots, and the upper part adopts the form of a flower in blossom. A clearly organic geometry made out of aluminium, that developes itself from a single module allowing to create Grower.

JORGE VALLS

A young designer from Valencia, who tryes to provide a new aspect to his designs that differenciates them from the rest, in the way that they create and transmit new sensations. Presents Grower at the NUDE stand from HABITAT VALENCIA 2008.

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Covitaca is a creative studio founded by Covadonga Carreño Álvarez that develops interior, graphic and industrial design projects.

I like to know that I’ll be able to work at something that I enjoy doing, where I don’t mind spending hours in front of a screen or a blank sheet of paper …I feel fortunate because I can do what I want! I would like to create objects that have a message, useful for people, that excite them …I like simple objects but they have to say something. They must speak for themselves about their purpose and function. I like to observe daily life, gestures, actions …and create from there!”

Oh!jear

Why waste space with furniture that we are not using? Do you want to hang something? Just move the sheets that make up this rack. When you don’t need it, fold it to the wall and it will be unnoticed.

Mybags

Re-use. Re-think. Everyday we are becoming more concerned about the environment, but why not really do something for it? “mybags” is a series of lampshades made from crocheted plastic bags that are no longer useable. Is it not better to find another use than to throw it out? Give them a second chance…

Siamesas

There are things in life that must be together. Where would be Laurel without Hardy? And a photograph without it’s frame? These chairs were born to live together. They are Siamese. They could be separate, but then they wouldn’t be the same… they need each other to show off.

En.llamas

We spend all day in the kitchen preparing the perfect dinner. Tablecloth, crockery, cutlery, glassware… we even have the small details planned. Since we always concentrate in the kitchen when we invite someone to have dinner, why should we forget the kitchen during the dinner? En.llamas is a candlestick that reminds us that the fundamental role of the kitchen is to prepare our dinner. The eyes of the oven get dressed up for the occasion and come to “warm up” our table.

Raindrops

Who said that the rain is annoying? Don’t umbrellas do their job well? Raindrops is an umbrella collection with messages for the viewers. You can feel protected because “here it is not raining”.

[a]salvo

How many times arrives at a restaurant, a meeting … and ask yourself, where I put my things? Because there are objects that speak for themselves, with this chair is clear, under you and in a safe place. Simplify. Let us make our life a little easier.

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La Mamba Studio, a new young Spanish creative group makes its debut at Valencia Furniture Show in Spain. With an entrepreneur character and eagerness by finding out new solutions & material usage for furniture sector, La Mamba shows 3 stands with a common philosophy & own identity.

Blou

This table, inspired by the waves of the sea and the Mediterranean culture, is perfect to interact / socialised at cocktails or events and represents the future of Valencian design. Endowed with a strong & sculptural personality, it does not forget its functional aspect being a simple design to be used in the most exclusive catering.

Made of LG Hi-Macs, got the first award at The Design Contest from LG Hi-Macs, was shown at Milan 2008 in Tortona Zone last April and it has been selected by the Youth Institute for the Injuve 2008 Award

At the end, it was be shown from 23-27th September at the 7th NUDE Edition in Habitat Show,Valencia.

Panelate Project

In cooperation with  Panelate, MDF decorative panels manufacturer and with the support of the Didlab Group, La Mamba shows its furniture collection called “four stories” As a part of this collection there is a funny container-table and a sophisticated triple chair that has been named “Whisper Chair”. Some pieces of furniture that shows La Mamba´s  search of personal language & the Panelate´s  infinite possibilities as a decorative element & new material for making furnitures.

Drombo Collection

Is the ceramica a coating material? Can have it another usages? These are the questions that an important company of the ceramica sector such as Dune Direction posted some months ago. At that moment they had the opportunity  to colaborate with”La Mamba Studio” with the purpose of  experiencing and maximising its material usage and applications.

The results is the “Drombo”, a sofa &  armchairs made of vitreus ceramica with organics shapes. Its presentation at the Nude stand is an important milestone and the trial to check how this experience is going to be understood by the public and potential customers

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SWING, designers: Verónica Martínez y Alberto Sánchez
Swing is a suspended seat for adults. Inspired by the falling of the leaves in autumn, Swing should be placed in outdoor spaces where the sunset glints through its leaf holes, creating sweet shadows. This slow rocking movement will remind you of the peace and tranquillity of a child hearing a lullaby. A time to relax at the end of the day…

ORION, designer: Alberto Sánchez
Orion is an outdoor stackable seat for installations. Inspired by the starlight of the Orion constellation and visually as light as the stars.

Seating on Orion is an invitation to see a shooting star on a summer night, near the sea, with your feet in the sand, sweet music and perfect company, trying to guess where the Orion constellation is in the dark sky.

SNOWHITE, designer: Alberto Sanchez and Verónica Martínez
Snowhite is a lighting design for outdoors and indoors that can be used alone or in a group. It´s light creates a subtle atmosphere giving different sensations used separating areas or creating a wall of light-trees.

Why ENEA?

The relationship with this natural plant is basically based upon the natural spirit that the studio communicates with its projects. There are always feedbacks with nature, and each element that is involved with it. (The sea, leaves falling in autumn…).

In this way, enea’s plant, represents the objective within ENEA STUDIO is working:
-Emotional Design
-Natural and environmental contact
-Personality, strength and resistance
-Global spirit

ENEA STUDIO, an invitation to emotional design

With a quick view at the origin of its name, it appears the studio’s personality and spirit is conveyed in every project. There is a new idea spawned, materialized from a concept and then it is released to the public audience then transformed into sensations and experiences. The products are considered as an emotional income for the public.

Connecting with public is a priority in the development of the different projects. This connection involves evoking in them different sensations and feelings:

The touch of the seawater while I walk along the beach…
Wind that moves my hair when I ride a bike…
The smoothness of sand while I play with it…
Rain falling upon me…

All those messages with soul are directly related in ENEA’s design. Creative messages that talk to us and communicate.

ENEA STUDIO, work and projects.

ENEA STUDIO offers two working lines. In the first one, products are thought, developed and produced by the same studio. The second working line is relocated directly with the function of a design studio, in which there are specialist design area disciplines such as graphic, product and interior design.

ENEA STUDIO is composed by two young Spanish designers: Verónica Martínez, B.A in Arts and Interior Design (University of Barcelona, Spain) and Alberto Sánchez, B.A. Industrial Design and Graphic Design, (Politecnic University of Valencia).

Both of them have seen how their work has been supported with many prizes, which highlights them as a strong working team.

Professionalism and creativity are shown in each of Verónica and Alberto’s work. “With ENEA STUDIO’s projects which are exhibited in ‘Salone Satellite of Milan’-Mare, Swing, Orion and Wave- we aim to standout from the others with creative solutions that provoke a sense of emotion in the viewing audience’.

‘Salone Satellite of Milan’ is the opportunity for ENEA’s products to be recognized in the international spotlight.

ENEA STUDIO

Marina68 is a interdisciplinar design studio from Barcelona formed by a young team that bets by the innovation and the creativity. It proposes a new and personal contemporary look based in the interaction with our surroundings, the almost forgotten tradition and the toy like element of inspiration.

Parkids Is a bold collection of pieces that present new typologies so much by his aesthetics and by his versatile use. His original design characterizes the collection with a playful identity that looks for to relate emotionally with the users through soft forms, merry colours and opposite textures.

Woody is a seat in risky proportions they colors and textures offers a comfortable place to be. Both the cuved structure plate as the seat and back are padded with Gabriel’s fabrics The legs made on natural wood

Blabla is a chair that offers a pleasant and relaxed sleep of clear Mediterranean reminiscences. Poses a unique combination of nature and warmth by the use of natural fibers and coldness and stiffness of the metal structure. A chair is designed to work in a team which makes it ideal for a contract proposed.

Tubular structure; seat backrest, by hand woven, with the possibility of replacement.

Rockit is a piece of organic aspect is its soft shapes and finishes for the exceptional use has been made of cork. It is a clear testing of materials and their possibilities to get a totally sculptural appearance. Nice touch of utility and versatility, playing with the incitement of the user to enjoy its velvety touch.

Tupa is an original and unusual stool strange that arouses expectations regarding its function and appearance. It combines the use of cork a near material adaptable to the body, natural color and metal, into forms of colors to personalize the piece giving it a fun and playful character. From cork and pigheaded with a tubular metal legs available in four colors.

100pies is presented as a sofa adaptable to the diverse needs of the user due to the mobility of all its parts. The cushions of irregular shapes also offer several positions like the peculiar pice wildcard that supplements it. It is designed to give personality to large spaces and offers the possibility, if desired, to use the two sides.
Both soft and asymmetrical forms as varied and its striking use of color makes the piece an unusual and unique in its kind, which proposes a friendly and dynamic experience.
Structure and tubular metal legs. The cushions are upholstered with fabrics in the collection Interglobe from GABRIEL

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