When it comes to the furniture of a space, side tables often play a supporting role, never the lead character – that is, until world acclaimed Dutch artist and designer Sabine Marcelis unveiled her Lokum collection at this year’s Milan Design Week. Designed for Acerbis, part of the MDF Italia Group, the series of blown glass tables instantly captivate and sustain your eyes with its reflective qualities, like a crown jewel displayed under the spotlight in a museum. Marcelis, known for her poetic design language expressed through materials and sculptural forms, makes it clearly visible that ski ..read more

The global phenomenon known as K-pop and its passionate level of fandom has proven to be a boon to the resurgence of physical media. Musical acts regularly release special edition vinyl LPs, CD boxed sets, and other physical collector’s items as a way to connect with fans across physical and digital divides, giving them a means to showcase their loyalties. Korean design studio found/Founded’s Vibrary Digital LP Player is a conceptual response to the global K-pop ignited trend, combining a digital audio player with a display stand allowing music fans to show off what’s on rotation. The Vibrar ..read more

It is often said that good things come in pairs. “I have always been fascinated by how, in architecture and design to a greater extent than in other disciplines, a number of creative duos are active,” says Federica Sala, Milan Design Week 2024’s Design Duo Double Feature curator. “A creative couple, whether their relationship is purely professional or also extends to their private lives, has to perfect the difficult art of dialogue and mediation in order to successfully combine the input of two different minds in a single design solution.” It’s with the concept of duality and balance in ..read more

Last year marked 150 years of Fritz Hansen, which culminated in an exhibition, aptly named the Fritz Hansen Pavilion, showcasing the brand’s history at the Copenhagen-based 3daysofdesign. Like all good parties, the celebration spilled over into another year – and onto a different continent – with the Fritz Hansen 150th Anniversary Exhibition taking festivities to Seoul where a multitude of Korean artisans and designers were invited to interpret the brand’s beauty. Amongst the talents asked to participate was Sukwoo Lee, founder of SWNA studio and the creative mind behind two nature-inspi ..read more

The OUT-FIT outdoor gym by Studio Adolini for Ethimo looks nothing like most home gyms, and that’s completely intentional. Where traditional weight racks are made with thick gauge steel – heavy both in weight and appearance for an industrial aesthetic best relegated to the garage – the OUT-FIT is designed to transform a backyard deck, terrace, garden, park, or rooftop into your own miniature boutique gym “for keeping fit surrounded by nature.” Combining a pergola-like metal frame with a teak slat shade, the open-air pavilion dedicated to sweat-inducing activities ratchets down the intimidati ..read more

Known as a progressive Italian brand that doesn’t shy away from experimentation and innovation, Kartell is becoming increasingly daring as their endeavors expand. At the moment, that means stepping into the world of artificial intelligence. In collaboration with Philippe Starck, they’ve released environmentally friendly furniture designs that merge human creativity with AI, bolstered by advancements in materials and manufacturing. “The company is committed to leveraging new technologies and materials to achieve ambitious sustainability goals and deliver eco-friendly products without compromis ..read more

Coffee specialist Fellow is known for designing coffee gear – grinders, kettles, pour-over kits – aimed to elevate preparing a simple morning cup to something closer to your favorite barista concoction. It doesn’t hurt that Fellow’s catalog is represented by a pleasing range of Scandi-minimalist designs. Until now the brand has primarily focused on coffee drinkers apt to embrace the ritual of coffee making – from selecting well-sourced whole beans, to grinding, to the patience required for a pour-over to unlock flavors savorable in every sip. But let’s be real here, not everyone has the know ..read more

Fabrice Juan first stepped out to found his own agency in 2011 following extensive work experience as Jean-Louis Deniot’s project manager – and a supportive push from his wife. Committed to the French art of living, he draw’s inspiration from classic architecture, high-end materials, made-to-measure work, and intimate collaborations with craftsmen. A dialogue between architecture and furniture design, innovation and style, presents itself across Juan’s portfolio. The overall aesthetic he crafts for clients is one of timelessness, seamlessly combining classic elements and contemporary styling ..read more

Beyond the utility of shelter, home serves as a backdrop for life while providing a safe place to collect memories, many of which are often stored in the house’s quirks and expressed through interior design. SkB Architects embraces this notion of immersion into memory with their solution for a San Francisco Residence that seamlessly stitches global inspirations into a storied structure with a through-line of California cool. Originally built in 1907, the architecture echoed a material ethos typical of the Bay Area from the past, which harkened to vibrant red forests through unpainted, bro ..read more

In this day and age, it seems safe to say that furniture no longer has to be categorized as just furniture. So much of what we’ve been seeing is a fine line that designers toe between art and furniture to create a new genre of benches, chairs, or even bookshelves. However, there may be no one else better qualified to blur that boundary than Zaha Hadid Architects. In fact, they may have effectively obliterated that line with Erosion, the firm’s latest collection designed for Italy-based Neutra Design. Unveiled at this year’s Milan Design Week 2024, the collection consists of the Minera table ..read more