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Brand: Yeak design Work: Tea Table Classification: Furniture Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026

Lake

Lake is a coffee table designed for the modern home. The table is made from North American black walnut, shaped by CNC machining into a three-dimensional curved surface. The cut wood is assembled directly and finished with wax oil over an oil-free base. A hidden drawer on one side runs on a full extension concealed undermount slide and opens completely. A hidden USB port and a three-hole socket under the top supply power for daily use. The grounding area is planned so the table stays stable when the weight of an adult is applied to any edge.

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Brand: Maisonord Work: Decorative Bookshelf Classification: Homeware Date: Friday, 2 October 2026

Toke

Toke is a decorative tabletop bookshelf designed for interior spaces. A polished limewood sphere with a diameter of 16 centimetres sits at the centre of the design and acts as both support and balance point. The sphere moves with gravity and keeps the books in order. The frame is made of specially bent metal rod and cut metal plate, joined by welding and finished with electrostatic powder paint. Toke measures 18 centimetres in height, 49 centimetres in width and 16.5 centimetres in depth. The simple form suits living rooms, bedrooms, restaurants, cafes and shops.

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Brand: João Teixeira Work: Multifunctional Bench Classification: Furniture Date: Thursday, 1 October 2026

Tokyo

Tokyo is a multifunctional bench designed for home entryways. Tokyo combines seating with a shoe rack, so footwear, bags and daily items can be stored within a small footprint. A curved top tray follows the line of the cushion and holds everyday objects. The bench is made of pressed FSC birch plywood with natural oak veneer, milled by CNC for precision and finished with non-toxic oils. The cushion is upholstered in recycled polyester. Tokyo ships flat packed and can be assembled by one person with ten screws.

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Brand: Marcelo Coelho Work: Chair Classification: Furniture Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Celina

The Celina Chair is a sustainable design that combines natural materials with precision craftsmanship. Made from legally sourced reforested wood, the chair's organic curves evoke serenity and connection to nature, drawing inspiration from celestial bodies and flowing rivers. Its ergonomic design offers comfort, while its joinery, free from visible screws, highlights craftsmanship. Featuring eco friendly leather and recycled foam, the chair represents a harmonious balance of sustainability, aesthetics, and functionality, offering timeless elegance and effortless interaction in any space.

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Brand: Sebastián Ángeles Work: Furniture Classification: Furniture Date: Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Frequency

Frequency is a limited edition furniture collection composed of a lounge chair, lamp, chair, and side table, each inspired by sound frequencies associated with healing and emotional balance. Made from polished aluminum, the pieces were developed using sound visualizers and digital modeling, then crafted through traditional casting techniques. The collection transforms intangible sound waves into tactile, sculptural forms that invite sensory interaction and emotional connection.

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Brand: Chuheng He Work: Furniture Set Classification: Furniture Date: Monday, 28 September 2026

Color Roller

Color Roller is a furniture set that changes color combinations through rolling. As a construction experiment, it uses basic colors and shapes to reconstruct the space. Three transparent acrylic panels, red, blue, and yellow, intersect and overlap to form a vibrant palette, displaying varied colors under different lighting conditions and perspectives. Minimally and cleverly, Color Roller utilizes the rotatability of shapes to create different structures and forms for each component. Users can freely flip and rearrange the pieces to personalize their space with dynamic color combinations.

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Design Idea of the DaySpecial CoverageSaturday, 26 September 2026

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