Back to the basics. Simple wooden tables and shelves have been around for longer than any of us can remember. Latis, the latest bathroom creation from Omvivo, is inspired by the fundamentals of tradition and quality. Clean lines and uncomplicated forms meet timber and natural stone to create th...
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Anyone having even a passing familiarity with Charles Darwin’s theories of natural selection and evolution will appreciate the concept behind Joris Laarman’s Bonechaise Lounge Chair (prototype for Droog), an aluminum and resin piece that “represents a series of works which are designed according...
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London-born, L.A.-finished William Emmerson can pinpoint the moment he knew he wanted to be a designer: “a small sculpted head which his father hand-carved for him when he was 12 years old became both his prize possession and the impetus for beginning his life as a designer… watching ...
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The olden days of unattractive saunas have officially ended with the opening of the VitaSol Thermal Baths in the spa town of Bad Salzuflen. Realized by KLAFS, a company that’s been in the sauna business since 1928, the VitaSol Thermal Baths include two glass steam and brine “heat experiences.” T...
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Strange things happen in the 3rings universe. One of those unexplained mysteries is the recurrence of similar objects within a short period of time. This week, the crane appears as inspiration for both Yukio Hashimoto’s Moonbird and David Weeks’ Sarus. The Sarus Crane is an elegant bird with a g...
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These days, it doesn’t take too much looking around to realize we’ve entered a brave, new, and fully automated world. Recent posts on KI’s eCoupled Wireless Technology and UM Projects’ Lodge Chair give just a hint of the manifold ways in which the need to be plugged in (a...
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You’ll be hardpressed to find an image of Audrey Hepburn in a bright shade or bold pattern. Even Marilyn Monroe’s most iconic photo is shot of her in a white dress. Catching on? Neutral shades: white, cream and black, are simple, sophisticated and timeless (oftentimes sexy too). Bu...
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As a writer, I like to think of myself as especially immune to the evils of cliché, the banalities of stereotypes, but every so often, as the saying goes, it’s a cliché because it’s true. In regards to Japanese designers, I quite often take recourse to pervasive notions about balance ...
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It has an old-world vibe, potentially reminiscent of Harry Potter and Hogwarts. But on that note, I’m potentially influenced by the fixture’s name “Phantom” and possible association with J. K. Rowling’s fantasy novels. The pendant light was designed by Powell and B...
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Mr. Light is as self-explanatory as Mr. Potato Head. That is more of a compliment than a disparagement. The light series evolved out of a utilitarian desire—to craft a fixture specifically for use with the new LED T8 tube light bulbs. Materiality drives the Mr. Light Series, as well as the...
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When you were little, you thought your parents knew everything. Capable of wizardry, those moms and dads—equipped with eyes in the backs of their heads. If you asked how they knew you had glued your drawers shut or hid your brother’s toy in the cellar, their stock reply might have been, “A little...
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When I first saw the name “IQMatics” in this week’s line-up of articles, I assumed I’d be forced, yet again (see KI’s eCoupled Technology), to come to terms with another revolutionary way to power up our wireless world. I was pleased to discover, however, that the m...
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Although they entered the design scene at Salone this past April, we have yet to provide a proper introduction for the new Italian company Skitsch. Headed by Renato Preti, Skitsch offers a selection of products by some of today’s youngest design talents. Its philosophy: to offer a select...
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It’s easy to get caught up with upholstered seating at NeoCon East as it seems to be the largest category in the contract market. Solid wood furniture is a rarety - and therefore a welcome reprieve. Handcrafted in Maine, the work of Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers focusses on the natural beauty ...
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A boxy formation marked by clean lines; Davis Funiture’s MEO Lounge, designed by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger, is ‘A twist on the typical tuxedo style, offering a split personality.’ Mezger altered its proportions to create thicker seats, thinner arms, and delineation between arm and s...
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In a show where nearly everything is part to the same world of product — chairs, soft seating, tables, casegoods, carpet tile, and stone — it was truly a treat (shall we say trick-or-treat special) coming across ErgoErgo. This video exposes some insight into ErgoErgo’s backstory...
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Genya Auditorium Seating won the Best of NeoCon Innovation Award—for good reason. Although it’s not always easy to get excited about auditorium seating, Genya’s manufacturer Sedia Systems is making it easy. The innovative design here joins the seating and framework into one sleek pan...
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CF Stinson has been producing fabric for the design and hospitality industries for more than 50 years. Their range is substantial, with fabrics “from the tried & true to the truly unique,” and their new patterns and collections illustrate this variety. At #NeoConEast, the Michiga...
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Faithful readers will definitely be familiar with fellow 3ringer Joseph Starr’s feelings about drywall. In past posts on Extenzo, Nuno Erin, and Wave, he’s referred to the ubiquitous gypsum board as “odious,” “hateful,” “dust-producing,” “carcinogenic,” and “terrible.” Though I’m not as emotiona...
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It was a lot of fun spending some time with Glenn Stinson of CF Stinson. Glen was absolutely made to be in front of a camera. This is not just a video with fabulous product/material, but likewise a video with enormous personality. Please enjoy.
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So things are going to get a bit academic here with this video, featuring Dr. Jay Brand, Cognitive Psychologist for Haworth. Dr. Jay will discuss the theory behind collaborative workspace solutions and re-define the term ‘enclosure’ as you once knew it.
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3Rings is a longtime fan of DIRTT whose ‘Doing It Right This Time’ mantra speaks to creating responsive, sustainable and unique workspaces through DIRTT’s Agile Architectural Solutions. From movable walls and access floors to a revolutionary software for modular workspace design, they’re s...
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The Immix Modular Bench System combines many different possibilities in contract seating, which is why its manufacturer gave it this clever name. Versteel explains in the form of dictionary definitions: “Immix: verb to mix in; blend; mingle; noun a modular bench from Versteel.” This new system l...
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OFS Brands have always been a mysterious group to me (in a good way of course). Now we’re finally going to deliver some insight into this company for you. You’ll hear from Vanessa Hartke, Director of Corporate Education for OFS Brands, and Doug Shapiro, Director of Sales and Marketing...
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Here’s the first live video interview from #NeoConEast. We spent some time with David Allan Pesso, an independent industrial designer out of south Florida, whom is working very closely with Kimball Office. You’ll hear of European inspirations and clean, modern design… I’ll...
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Sometimes it happens that I get to write about a product with a philosophical or aesthetic underpinning that interests me. This is the case with the Rhizome Lamp by Pedro Mealha. For those unfamiliar with the word, a rhizome is a botanical structure wherein one root sprouts up many different roo...
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As soon as I opened Anji Mountain’s website and was treated to a vast expanse of thickly-forested mountain hills and vales all bathed in an effervescent mist, all semblance of objectivity went out the window. The image is so stunningly beautiful, in fact, I immediately reasoned that only g...
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If you’re in any way involved with contract flooring—be it as designer, buyer, PR person, or proprietor of any locale that requires such—it behooves you to drop by booth #2342 at Baltimore’s Convention Center during #NEOCONEAST on October 28 or 29, for that’s prime real estate ...
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The preview of NeoCon East continues with more seating solutions for the contract market. Michigan-based RT London specializes in college residence halls, student apartments, and other college settings. At the design expo this week, they’ll introduce the Sawyer, their new collection of s...
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When you talk contract seating you’ve got to talk modular, or so says my imagination. That’s because I love the long lines and segmented profiles of pieces like Arconas’ Connex seating and tables, or Thonet’s Quik-Kinect Ganging system, each of which contributes two parts...
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You likely played it as a child – or at least know of it. Ja(c)ks has long been an informal game of pick-up (played with pieces referred to as Jacks and a rubber ball), and is now a new component of commercial furniture manufacturer Allemuir’s expansive collection. John Coleman designed this inf...
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