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Lotus End Table

Lotus

Lotus Leaf is an end table designed for calm and understated living spaces. The form is inspired by lotus leaves and by the art of origami. The table is made of two identical parts, which can be used together or separately. Straight lines and simple geometric shapes replace decorative details. Acrylic and solid wood are combined, and the table top is formed as one piece. The transparent material gives the table a light and modern character. The table measures 485 by 500 by 420 millimeters. Flat-panel detachable packaging reduces the transport volume.

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Porto Relax Chair

Porto

Porto is a lounge chair designed for comfort and privacy at home. The chair has a large elliptical headrest that shields the seated person from visual and auditory distractions during conversations held in person or online. Converging angles and curves form a sculptural shape that embraces the body and supports the lower back. A swivel and tilt mechanism allows a full 360 degrees view and responds to body movement. The mechanism is fitted in the base of the seat and upholstered afterwards for a seamless appearance. A matching footrest completes the chair.

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Apollo Dining Table

Apollo

Apollo is a limited-edition dining table designed for modern open-space interiors. The table seats up to four people and measures 140 by 140 centimetres, with a height of 76 centimetres. The structure is made of stainless steel tubes shaped by laser cutting, lathe turning and five-axis milling, then welded, ground and polished by hand. A tempered glass top rests on eight protruding pillars, which allows quick assembly and disassembly. The legs include a concealed height adjustment system. The symmetrical form is inspired by the Apollo 13 lunar module.

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Memory Growth Lounge Chair

Memory Growth

Memory Growth is a lounge chair designed for modern homes. The design is inspired by traditional Chinese backrest chairs and recalls the childhood memories of people born in the 1980s. The main frame is made of bent round tube, welded and then polished for both strength and a smooth appearance. The seat cushion and the backrest combine shaped foam with wood boards and are fixed to the frame with screws. Simple lines and modern colors suit several room types, and assembly is easy. The chair measures 900 mm in width, 780 mm in depth and 850 mm in height.

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Abrete y Cierrate Cabinet

Abrete y Cierrate

Abrete y Cierrate is a storage cabinet with sliding doors. The doors are formed by a weave of recycled leather strips joined with metal rivets. The structure is made of Lenga wood from Argentine Patagonia, cut with numerical control machinery and finished with a water-based polyurethane lacquer. Custom magnetic fasteners are set into the wood, so each door closes softly along two metal rails. The weave changes with the viewing angle and with the movement of the doors, creating shifting light and shadow. The cabinet measures 1200 by 600 by 800 millimeters.

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Marilyn Table

Marilyn

The design of the dining table is inspired by Marilyn Monroe's classic costume style in the movie The Seven Years. The leather is made of Italian top Tuscan cowhide, giving the entire dining table an elegant and attractive pleated skirt shape. The leather skirt of the base is removable, and the atmosphere of the table will change dreamily with the replacement of leather. A total of 48 leather colors are available. The Marilyn collection round table measuring 160 cm, Top in Carrara and Emperador marble or ceramic.

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