LIVING ROOM
1. ‘SIDEWAYS’ SOFA by Rikke Frost, for Carl Hansen & Søn
Danish designer Rikke Frost saw the potential to foster conversation when creating this sofa for Carl Hansen & Søn. Its steam-bent backrest and curving cushions produce an asymmetric shape that envelopes the sitters, while creating a cosy nook for a good old chat. A prototype of the sofa was developed in just three weeks as part of a TV show, Denmark’s Next
Classic, in which contestants compete to create new designs that could become classics in the coming years. The details have subsequently been fine-tuned. From £4,931, carlhansen.com
2. ‘DIVIDE IT’ ROOM DIVIDER by Pitsou Kedem, for MDF Italia
Over the past year, our living spaces have become our work spaces, and our dining tables have become our desks so, more than ever, the spaces we are using need to be flexible. With this in mind, Israeli architecture practice Pitsou Kedem has created a room divider, available in two sizes and made up of several panels that can be rotated on an axis of 360 degrees and positioned to determine the passage of light and sound, allowing for endless possibilities of partition and transition. From €1,377, mdfitalia.com
3. ‘HIDALGO’ CABINET by Driade
This cabinet is not for the faint-hearted. With references ranging from 1930s art deco to the paintings of Dalí and Magritte, it does away with the conventions of archetypal storage systems. Its curved plywood exterior looks to have been tipped on its side, seemingly supported only by a minimal steel frame, while the finish makes an equally bold statement with its vivid patterns and colours. But rest assured, functionality has not been compromised – inside, black lacquered compartments provide plenty of room for organisation. €14,100, driade.com
4. ‘CYCLOPEDUS’ FLOOR LAMPS by Atelier Malak
These simple lamps from French studio Atelier Malak are a handcrafted lesson in getting minimalism spot on, with a slight, body-like frame supporting a head-like shade, resulting in a form that the designer describes as being ‘alive’. Constructed in the Atelier Malak workshop in the Vaulx-en-velin region of Lyon by self-taught founder Malacou Lefebvre, each piece is formed from black powder-coated steel, which has been shaped using the cold-bending method rather than the more usual hot-bending technique. €950 each, ateliermalak.net
5. ‘KOISHI’ COFFEE TABLE by Jean-marie Massaud, for Poliform
The low-level ‘Koishi’ coffee table, available in four different models, was created as a natural complement to the sensual, voluptuous curves of Poliform’s ‘Saint-germain’ sofa system, also designed by Jean-marie Massaud. For inspiration, the French designer looked to organic shapes appearing in natural landscapes to create the table, which consists of a sculptural yet minimalist metal frame structure supporting a top in a choice of ebony stone, marble, reflective glass or wood. £6,855, poliform.it