As explicitly mentioned in ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ (yes; that is the name of the book), the Iron Throne is particularly uncomfortable with the entire imposing frame being made from a thousand blades surrendered by the enemies of the Targaryen empire. So, it is all about the symbolic …
What happens when musicians, producers and other studio professionals need to tinker with their compositions even in their homes? Well, the answer must be – they buy furniture items like MIZA Z-Based Modular System. Created by Romanian design studio ZAOR, the MIZA Z is envisioned for heavy duty usage with …
Re-engineered – the very phrase might hint at technically advanced conceptions; but unfortunately in reality, the term has often been used for publicity gimmicks. So, should we really get on board with start-up Casper’s ‘re-engineered’ mattress design? Well, the the answer to that would push on the affirmative scale from …
Cards and stacks – the two terms go like ‘ham and cheese’ when used in the real world reference. The designers from BBMDS have envisaged a creative side to this analogy, and the brilliant result is the A La Carte Side Table. Comprising of card-like modules (that obviously go beyond …
It may sound odd and unexpected, but the above pictured specimen might be among the very few GhostBusters coffee tables currently available in the commercial realm. Designed and sold by Paris-based Etsy shop Baaky, the table top has a simple rendition of the exalted movie logo in its full glory.
Our felicitous adventure with feline-inspired designs continues with the aptly named CATable. The brainchild of designer Ruan Hao of architectural studio LYCS, the table in its primary visual scope brings forth the essence of abstract art with an arrangement of curvaceous crannies. But as it turns out, form follows function, …
The core attributes of a furniture item should always pertain to comfort and privacy. However, when it comes to the latter scope, most contemporary creations tend to overlook the ‘personal’ factor. Fortunately, UK-based studio Davison Highley doesn’t commit the same design faux pas, as is evident from their Cristiana Wing …
Like life, even your home decor might seem mundane without the essence of creativity. And, what better way to bring poetic justice to your interior’s banality than with a contrivance that was previously mundane?! Well, the Cloche Sofa from artist Carlo Sampietro fulfills the quotient with its unique flair. And …
Asymmetry posing as a symmetrical arrangement – this in a nutshell defines the affable ‘Soft Blocks’ series of sofas, conceived by designer Petter Skogstad (from Norwegian Studio Anderssen & Voll), and showcased in this year’s Salone del Mobile. Envisaged as modular furniture, each sofa comprises of a set of units …
The core relation between a furniture item and a user has always been defined by the comfort factor. But wouldn’t this essence of ‘snugness’ be improved more if the furniture was adjustable at a personal level? Well, Uruguayan product designer Andrea Kac has followed this design dictum with aplomb, as …
