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Lotus

Lotus is a guest chair designed to bring forth a translation of traditional Ming Dynasty chair design for a modern space. The design was inspired by a Ming Dynasty folding chair that was created to allow high-class generals to maintain a gesture of status during an outing. There's a Chinese idiom that describes the growth of a lotus flower, out of the mud yet unstained. Kindness, warmth, generosity, and pureness of heart are all emotions the chair hopes to convey.

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Moderna

The Moderna sideboard epitomizes a perfect blend of timeless elegance and contemporary craftsmanship. It proudly carries forward a legacy of masterful artisanship, seamlessly melding sophistication with functionality into a single breathtaking piece. Crafted from Anatolian walnut veneer, complemented by sleek ribbed glass, metallic accents, travertine and illumination details, this sideboard exudes an aura of refined luxury. Its impeccably clean lines and meticulous attention to detail establish it as a timeless masterpiece, effortlessly harmonizing with both classic and modern interiors.

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Maya

The collection is dedicated to the ancient cultures of Mesoamerica. They were famous for their jewelry art. In some Mesoamerican cultures, ornaments had ritual and religious significance. In addition, they often had a similar silhouette in the form of an inverted crescent moon. Therefore, this form formed the basis. The lamps have a characteristic gold color and are framed on both sides by glass with polygonal ornaments. Numerous facets refract the luminous flux and create spectacular glare. This symbolizes the gems that adorned jewelry.

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L and S Arno Series

L and S Arno Series provides tailored made illumination for users playing the piano. Its illuminance for piano keys is more than 300 lx, reaching AA-grade illumination. Together with full-spectrum LED, it can provide illumination similar to sunlight. It integrates an OLED display, thermo-hygrograph, and metronome. It has innovative metronome sounds that can simulate the real mechanical beats of studios. It also supports multi-angle rotary illumination for all-round illumination and applies to electric pianos, upright pianos, grand pianos, and other types of pianos.

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Cenear

The Cenear Bench draws inspiration from the graceful curves and rich heritage of tea gardens, seamlessly merging contemporary Chinese furniture elements with an homage to historical culture. Crafted to encourage open communication, it boasts a soft cushion seat affixed to a wooden frame, accompanied by two differently colored shaped cushions for adaptable comfort. The bench caters to the modern user's penchant for personalized seating configurations, featuring curved sections and supportive backrests that encourage relaxed and engaging conversations.

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Hone

Hone shelf is a timeless and magnetic design inspired by natural forms, and arises as a reinterpretation of a traditional shelf through a conceptual alteration of the physical properties of the material. In this way, the solid wood becomes elastic in a conceptual way. By doing so, the vertical supports stretch outwards isolating the horizontal planes, giving movement to the whole piece and promoting load transmission. The aim is to highlight the organic essence of the piece, its living personality and to contrast the strength of its mass with the lightness and subtle contact with the ground.

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Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about design processes of great designers.

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