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April 20, 2025

Slow Furniture Movement Counters Fast Furniture Trend

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The slow furniture movement is gaining traction as a counterpoint to mass-produced, disposable furniture. Focusing on handcrafted, durable pieces made with sustainable materials, this approach emphasizes quality over quantity. Slow furniture makers prioritize traditional techniques and locally sourced timber, often building bespoke items designed to last generations. This shift reflects a growing consumer desire for unique, ethically produced furniture that minimizes environmental impact and supports local artisans.

April 16, 2025

Conie Vallese's Super Yaya Debuts at Milan Design Week 2025

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Conie Vallese's 'Super Yaya' presentation during Milan Design Week 2025 showcased a vibrant collection of furniture and objects inspired by childhood memories and the playful world of toys. Inflatable elements, primary colors, and cartoonish forms were dominant themes, creating a joyous and slightly surreal atmosphere. The pieces, ranging from chairs and tables to decorative objects, explored the intersection of art, design, and play, inviting interaction and sparking a sense of childlike wonder.

March 8, 2025

Luxury Furniture: It's All About the Feeling

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Anupriya Sahu, a prominent figure in luxury furniture, believes that luxury is not solely defined by price tag but rather the feeling a piece evokes. She emphasizes the importance of thoughtfully designed furniture that enhances the user's emotional connection to their space. Sahu points to the rising demand for bespoke pieces and personalized experiences as evidence of a shift in consumer perception, where the true value of luxury lies in its ability to resonate with individual lifestyles and preferences.

February 13, 2025

Christian Bense: A Designer's Little Black Book

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Christian Bense's eponymous studio crafts bespoke furniture and lighting with a focus on refined, timeless design. Using traditional techniques and luxurious materials like solid wood, marble, and brass, each piece is meticulously handcrafted in their Copenhagen workshop. Their aesthetic leans towards elegant simplicity, creating enduring designs that blend seamlessly into both classic and contemporary interiors. Bense's work is driven by a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and a desire to create pieces that tell a story through their materials and form.

February 2, 2025

Roo’s New Bloom

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Roozhad Shroff's new furniture collection showcases a delicate balance between traditional Indian craftsmanship and contemporary design. The pieces, which include chairs, tables, and screens, feature intricate geometric patterns created using thin strips of wood and metal. Inspired by architectural elements and traditional joinery techniques, Shroff reinterprets these influences with a modern sensibility, resulting in visually lightweight yet structurally robust forms. The collection emphasizes the natural beauty of materials like teak, rosewood, and brass, further enhanced by the play of light and shadow through the openwork designs.

January 7, 2025

Australian Design Brand Showcases Clever Furniture

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Koskela, an Australian design brand, champions a philosophy of "considered design," prioritizing longevity, sustainability, and ethical production. Their collections, encompassing furniture, lighting, and homewares, draw inspiration from the Australian landscape and Aboriginal culture, resulting in pieces that are both contemporary and deeply rooted in place. They collaborate closely with Indigenous communities, ensuring fair trade practices and supporting the preservation of traditional craft techniques. This commitment to responsible design extends to the use of sustainable materials and minimizing environmental impact throughout their entire supply chain.