Objects
Objects
ADR continues our coverage on the madness of Milan with a run down of the most exciting exhibits and iconic collaborations, and an on-the-ground insight from leading Australian furniture houses.
This year, Poltrona Frau presents a new contemporary classic at the 2015 Salone del Mobile during Milan’s Design Week. The Volare by Roberto Lazzeroni exclusive to Poltrona Frau, is a modern interpretation of a classic form; the four-poster bed.
Enea has selected Milan’s annual Salone del Mobile to reveal the latest installments in their Lottus Series: the high-backed Lottus Lounge, the Lottus Lounge Ottoman, Lottus AL table and the expansion of the Lottus Wood collection.
Kartell goes Sottsass, A Tribute to Memphis exhibits a previously unseen range of Memphis-inspired vases, stools, lamps and fabrics designed by Sottsass in 2004.
Industry ergonomic leaders Humanscale are exhibiting their award wining Trea chair at SaloneUfficio, the International Workspace Exhibition within the Milan Furniture Fair 2015 – the largest workspace trade show of its kind.
Made entirely of American cherry, with not a nail, screw or glue in sight, the woodwork experts at Benchmark and The American Hardwood Export Council have produced a three-storey exemplar of timber craftsmanship.
Karimoku New Standard is a Japanese based wood furniture manufacturer, featuring innovative, functional objects, made to suit the 21st century lifestyle designed to stand the test of time.
The juxtaposition of Tokyo's hyper modern metropolis and the refined simplicity of Japanese zen forms the inspiration for Edo 1, a range of single or two-seat lounges designed by Schamburg + Alvisse.
The humble letterbox, both functional and welcoming to the home is not devoid of design. Just like a front door, it too can make a statement and be as individual and unique as its residents.
David Trubridge's Floral pendant has allegedly been replicated by Domayne, reigniting local debate over intellectual property. How does Australia compare with international attempts to protect original design against copycat manufacturers?
This year's event showcased the automation of appliances and systems, sustainable energy and water use, and bathroom accessories to cater for all ages and demographics.
Smeg collaborated with Italy’s Matteo Bazzicalupo and Raffaella Mangiarotti of Deepdesign Studio, bringing playfully retro Italian flair to contemporary kitchen interiors.
Australian designer Trent Jansen has announced his latest furniture collection ‘Make Do’. Produced in collaboration with Urban Art Projects, the series is part of UAP’s permanent outdoor furniture collection.
Instyle's sophisticated new tiles are inspired by geometry and mathematical beauty.
In 2007, prolific Filipino industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue was named 'rattan's first virtuoso,' by the New York Times. ADR presents a Q&A with the leading exemplar and advocate of South East Asian design.
A major international brand, iGuzzini have launched in Sydney, with their sights set on lighting up Australia.
(inside) Interior Design Review and Cult Design celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the iconic Series 7 Chair by Republic of Fritz Hansen, as Cult reveal two exclusive anniversary editions of the chair.
The 200 series oven range consists of ovens, Combi-steam ovens and Combi-microwave ovens and is complimented with a range of microwaves, fully automatic espresso machines and warming drawers.
ADR looks at three brands encouraging social awareness through design, supporting disadvantaged communities through their production practices.
With noisy open plan offices seeking new ways to strengthen productivity, the Framery O repurposes the archaic phone booth concept, providing a customisable workplace solution.
The collaboration between Axor and Philippe Starck on the 'Starck V' won the accolade in the prestigious furnishings and interiors trades fair.
Sologic's eTree promises to engage with communities and promote ideas of connectivity, design and sustainability.
ADR speaks to Elliot Gorham from Handsome & Co School of Fine Woodworking and Design about the current hands-on climate encouraging Melburnians to get crafty.
Doshi Levien and Schiavello have melded both principles of form and function into a product that is practically strong and mobile, but also sophisticated in its design.
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