Editor’s picks
New products to covet, beautiful books to collect and chic destinations to visit for design inspiration
WORK SMART
Designed by Andreas
Krob in collaboration with engineer Joachim Brüske, the Cynara chair combines a sense of lightness with an ergonomic form. Produced by office furniture manufacturer Okamura, this task chair references the graceful arc of the yumi, a traditional archery bow used by ancient warriors in Japan. The curved frame is a flexible structure designed to support your spine for optimal comfort. The chair also offers an adjustable seat height and the brand’s proprietary ankle-tilt recline, which moves the back and seat simultaneously when needed. Available from X-tra Malaysia, www. xtrafurniture.com
SCENTSATIONAL
Storied French candlemaker, Cire Trudon adds a diffusor to its home fragrance collection shaped from the same Trudongreen glass. Adorned with the house’s gold emblem, the fluted vessel is handcrafted by the same glass manufacturer as their candles. Black rattan sticks allow up to four month long diffusion and is available in six iconic scents: Spiritus Sancti, Joséphine, and Odalisque, to complement Trudon’s best-sellers – Abd El Kader, Ernesto and Cyrnos.
Available at KENS Apothecary BSC, BV and The Gardens and www. kensapothecary.com.my
SAFE SLUMBER
For the ultimate good night’s sleep, mattress specialist, Getha has launched Malaysia’s only radiation protection mattress, Getha Compass Collection. Comprising three models, namely Getha Compass Star, Getha Compass Green and Getha Compass
Gold 100, the mattresses feature radiation protection technology that protects your sleep from electronic devices so that your body can focus on recharging fully during slumber. www.getha.com.my
WRITE AWAY
Produced by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, the Allegory desk combines a striking form with the textural beauty of natural materials. This creation by Italian-danish duo Gamfratesi pairs a woven-cane disc and a steam-bent solid beech frame; white and black options are also available. The wide-mesh interweaving allows you to hang useful memos or additional decorative accessories on the screen to brighten up and personalise your workspace. Available at Space Furniture; spacefurniture.my
EVENT HORIZON
For when traveling ramps up again, Louis Vuitton’s portable Horizon Light Up speaker is a must have. Inspired by the Toupie (Spinning Top) handbag, the leather clad device could easily pass for one except when it transforms into an explosion of sound, light and movement when switched on as a lightshow synchronises to the beat with a colourful digital interpretation of Louis Vuitton’s iconic Monogram flower. www.louisvuitton.com
MED ABOUT YOU
Italian mineral surface brand, Cosentino’s new Silestone® range transports us to the Mediterranean coast with Sunlit Days. Inspired by the hues of perfect summer days by the sea, the colour palette ranges from dreamy Cala Blue, Faro White and Posidonia Green to earthy like Arcilla Red and Cincel Grey. What’s more, this sustainable material is made of carbon-neutral materials using innovative Hybriq+® technology. www.cosentino.com/en-my