GAME, SET, MATCH
Belgian-based Mathilde Wittock describes herself as a bio/eco designer with a focus on sustainable innovation. Her Bounce lounge chair is compiled of approximately 420 upcycled tennis balls, hand cut and colored with nontoxic dyes.
INDUSTRIAL INSPIRATION
Thai designer Nuttapong Charoenkitivarakorn was inspired by the fabric spools used in seat belt manufacturing to create the Seat Belt ottoman for the Phillips Collection. The straps are woven across a metal-reinforced wood frame in a braided construction to create geometric patterns. Available through Lumens.
CHUNKY KNIT
The Knitty lounge Chair by Nika Zupanc for Moooi is oversized in scale and crafted from extra-large yarn in a chunky basket weave. Available in 15 colors, the material— resembling ship ropes—is quilted in a diamond pattern for dimensional interest.
SCULPTURAL SEATING
The Parametric chair from Canadian studio Craftiva Art serves as functional art. Crafted from layers of plywood, the result is seating with visual movement, texture and modern character.
A BRIGHT IDEA
Handcrafted in Chicago and designed by Christopher Gentner, Stool No. 1 is made from temper-oxidized brass and red silicone tubes. Available through The Bright Group.
MIRROR IMAGE
Roche Bobois’ Kosmos dining table, designed by Fabrice Berrux, balances industrial metal craftsmanship with a fluid, organic and reflective form. The sculptural base is composed of four blown metal pieces and topped with smoked-glass.
GOOD FORTUNE
Taiwan Lantern’s Lotus Charm floor light symbolizes stability and good fortune. Mixed materials are combined in a stacked fashion with a marble base, raw-lacquered wooden discs, crackled porcelain rings and beads, and a knotted leather handle. In lieu of traditional paper, fabric is hand colored with a subtle gloss finish for durability, texture and light diffusion.
ICONIC LIGHTING
Ingo Maurer created the lighting series Lampampe in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Crafted from Japanese paper, the delicate material, wrapped over a simple metal frame, emits a soft, glare-free light. The shades are handcrafted at Ingo Maurer’s Munich facility. Available through 2Modern.
JOYFUL MAXIMALISM
The fun and funky Extra Trimmings lounger, designed by Bethan Laura Wood for London-based Shore Studios, is woven from hand-braided nautical rope and silicone cord, suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Available through The Future Perfect.
