DESIGN NEWS
Across the Region, Habitus has access to the lastest and greatest objects of design large and small. Each issue we share our insights with our loyal republic of Design Hunters in the highly curated Design News pages.
The LINEA AKADEMIA chair by Kaksikko for Finland’s Nikari exudes Nordic charm. The result of research into American Shaker style, new life is brought into the classic form of the chair creating a design conversation between Nordic and American style.
nikari.fi Designed by Canberra-based Tom Skeehan of Skeehan Studio, the NAVE chair’s frame is refined to essential structural elements. Constructed with tubular steel whose tactile firmness is offset by unique upholstery details, Nave is a comfortable chair ideal for contemporary design friendly living spaces.
stylecraft.com.au Inspired by radical and minimalist style, the new MUSE Sofa from Space Copenhagen features natural timber combined with feather topped cushions and tactile fabrics giving it a cosy and laid back aesthetic. Playing with proportions and softer details, the new piece meets new demands in both domestic and hospitality design, and can be adapted into both L and U shapes.
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Introducing the N01 chair by Japanese design studio nendo for the Republic of Fritz Hansen. A new wooden chair for the modern home and quality-conscious individual, the minimalist design belies the fine design details in the the build. nendo’s design is available now from Cult.
cultdesign.com.au Furniture retailer Castlery has teamed up with Australian designer Charles Wilson to create the GABLE range. Inspired by the irimoya gable forms in traditional Japanese and Asian architectural styles, the collection reflects the gentle sloping lines of the roof and comes in three bold fabric choices of forest green, canary yellow and dove grey.
castlery.com.au Maker&son has launched into the local market with plans to shake-up the industry. One of the first truly digitally native homewares brands, Maker&son spent two years developing their entirely natural product which uses wool and cotton padding, ethically-sourced feathers, and natural latex, to create an armchair, sofa and footstool that is designer-friendly and uniquely positioned digitally.
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