Designs of 2016
It’s that time of year again when we review the past twelve months and start to look beyond Christmas to spring, and the fresh start it offers. With this in mind Ruth Aram, our Retail Director, has selected some of her favourite new designs of 2016, some of which are already in-store, with others eagerly anticipated for arrival in the New Year.
ClassiCon’s Pli side table by Victoria Wilmotte
“The exquisite Pli table is like a sparkling jewel that can sit quite happily next to most lounge chairs adding a touch of glamour and colour to its surroundings.” – Ruth Aram
The table’s base is constructed from folded, polished stainless steel with a high-gloss INOX-SPECTRAL® tint, which process of application results in a shimmering finish. The oval table top is made of crystal glass and colour lacquer.
On display in-store and online here.
Kristalia’s Maki extendable table by Bartoli Design
“The Maki extending table promises to be a very useful addition to our table range. The top made from the latest super material, Fenix, is soft to the touch, extremely hard wearing and scratch resistant – and the practical design allows for the leaves to be stored within the table.” – Ruth Aram
The long-standing partnership between Kristalia and Bartoli Design has resulted in real best sellers such as the Sushi and Nori tables. Now it’s time for Maki: a table also inspired by the idea of sheer simplicity, with a typically oriental appeal and leg profiles with pleasantly rounded, rather than sharp, corners.
Due in-store shortly. Online here.
Flos’ Superloon floor lamp by Jasper Morrison
“After a long gestation the Superloon has at last made it into production. Its striking design makes a powerful statement wherever placed and the intensity of light can illuminate even the largest, darkest space. As a bonus, the chrome version disc, when flipped over doubles as a mirror – genius.” – Ruth Aram
Superloon is a prime example of Jasper Morrison’s 'super normal' aesthetic, it feels unusual and yet makes perfect sense. It has a “special kind of normality”, as Morrison would say. A ring of LEDs create a moon-like glow by projecting light sideways into the edge of a translucent white disc, which sits on a gyroscopic axis allowing the light to be directed as you please. Superloon also allows you to control the light’s intensity and its temperature – from ‘warm’ to ‘very warm’.
Due in-store early 2017. Contact us for further details.
Fredericia’s Swoon armchair by Space Copenhagen
“I first saw the Swoon chair at the Stockholm Furniture & Light fair in February and was attracted by its organic curves and comfort. It’s nice to add a stylish new lounge chair to our range that is produced by a lesser known but excellent Danish manufacturer.” – Ruth Aram
Fredericia say: “Space Copenhagen designed Swoon to fill the gap between a conventional lounge chair and a typical armchair – for use in lounge areas as well as private homes. The organic, yet structured design holds the seated body and provides an instant feeling of relaxation while offering excellent back support.”
Due in-store early 2017. Contact us for further details.
Terence Woodgate’s Solid table lamp
“You get a lot of light for your money with the Solid table lamp and it’s good to support a British designed and produced product. Marble is still very much in vogue and the brightness level (dimmable) is excellent.” – Ruth Aram
A cylindrical base crafted from solid, fine-grain Italian Carrara marble, topped with a hand-blown opal glass shade to provide a soft, diffused light. The table light features an integrated, state-of-the-art dimmable LED.
On display in-store and online here.
MDF Italia’s Tense Material table by Piergiorgio Cazzaniga and Michele Cazzaniga
“The white Tense table is minimal and understated, often melting into the background, whereas the new Tense Material wood and brass versions make bold statements that demand attention. This appeals to a new type of customer, which is good news for us.” – Ruth Aram
MDF Italia has used wood, brass and stone to dress-up one of its bestsellers, the Tense table. The three materials have a long history of use in furniture making and yet feel highly contemporary in this minimal form.
On display in-store and online here.
Image credits: ClassiCon, Kristalia, Flos, Fredericia, Terence Woodgate and MDF Italia.