Forming part of their Stereovision campaign (see the blog post here), LZF Lamps have released a series of images called Custom Constellations. Following the incredible Candelabro, a sort of ‘greatest hits’ of LZF Lamps products artfully structured by Marivi Calvo, Custom Constellations groups similar LZF Lamps products together to form a cluster – adding to the impact that these pieces...
We’re expecting big things for this one! The Hive catalogue is full of pieces reminiscent of their original concept inspiration. Poppy falls into this category, bearing a striking resemblance to its namesake flower only adding a whole new dimension. Aptly described by Hive as Simply alluring, lovely, and remarkable …the Poppy collection embodies a soft femininity, a graceful and calm...
Designers Claudio Dondoli and Marco Pocci first met at Florence’s prestigious Faculty of Architecture in the early 1980’s. Following their time studying together, and a shared interest in drama and theatre, they founded Archirivolto Design in Colle Val D'Elsa. For the past 15 years, working with major design brands including Bonaldo, Pedrali and Segis, this Tuscan design studio has heavily concentrated...
A collaboration between iconic graphic designer Milton Glaser and Spanish rug manufacturer Nanimarquina has resulted in the astounding Africa and Shakespeare in Africa collections. 84 year old Glaser is better known for founding New York Magazine and his prolific graphic design (the I ? NY and DC Comics bullet logos and posters for Bob Dylan and Sony). Glaser uses his signature style...
Straight from the horses mouth! In this case the horse is our Director Mark. Living the KE-ZU dream and filling his dining room with staff favourite Table B by Konstantin Grcic for Spanish manufacturer bd Barcelona, it also becomes apparent that he’s a bit of a stylist-come-photographer! Each day taking photos of his flowers blooming against the extruded aluminum of...
Image courtesy DVF.com There are items that throughout time not only become iconic but also make history. Diane von Furstenberg’s signature wrap-dress is one of these. The wrap dress was created in 1974, materializing and personifying a liberation movement for women. By 1976 von Furstenberg had sold over a million wrap dresses around the world and cemented herself as...
Poly, 2014 (concept sketch)Commissioned by Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation, Sydney, 2014.Image courtesy Tomahawk // Archer Breakspear Fugitive Structures is an annual architectural initiative aimed at emerging and mid-career architects run by the Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation (SCAF) in association with BVN Donovan Hill. Open to a select group of entrants, the winner is given the opportunity to create a small...
Image Courtesy E! Opinion in the KE-ZU showroom is divided. This division isn’t terminal, it’s rather trivial: we don’t all keep up with the Kardashians (that is, until one is draped over the iconic 1967-designed Tongue lounge chair by Pierre Paulin in the case of the above image). Whether we love or hate the Kardashian clan, what binds us...
Tria is a shelving system offered from Spanish manufacturer m114 (previously known as Mobles114). The Tria system designed by Eduard Juanola over thirty years ago, is still in production today and remains a versatile storage solution. The original Tria design Adaptable to any kind of space, be it a living room, kitchen, dressing room, home office or library, Tria’s compliant and modular design lends itself to...
We are smack bang in the middle of one of the most exciting times of the year on the furniture calendar! Across the globe, the furniture fair tour takes us from destination to destination, each fair holding their own focus, yet all with one common purpose: showcasing the latest in furniture and product design. The latest collections trickle down and...