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Arisa Bench

Pedro Fernández Cortina Bench Street Furniture Wednesday, 7 October 2026

Arisa

Arisa is a modular bench designed for public spaces. The bench is made of lightweight recycled concrete with added stone material, which provides strength while keeping the weight low. Proportions follow the golden ratio, and varied heights allow children to climb, teenagers to gather and adults to rest. The curved form encourages conversation between people of different ages. Several units can be arranged in different configurations, and the bench suits both outdoor and indoor settings. Each unit measures 600 by 600 by 1800 mm.

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Flowerblock Shelf

Chinen Mizuki Shelf Furniture Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Flowerblock

Flowerblock is a shelf designed to serve as both storage furniture and a room divider. The design is inspired by flower blocks, concrete units with geometric openwork patterns used in Okinawan architecture, which filter strong sunlight while letting air pass. Gaps between the boxes give the shelf a light and open appearance. Stainless steel rods connect the boxes for stability, solid white ash supports the load-bearing points, and plywood reduces the overall weight. The shelf has no back panel, so it can be placed against a wall or in the centre of a room.

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Hug Me Sitting

Zipeng Zhou Sitting Furniture Monday, 5 October 2026

Hug Me

Hug Me is an armchair designed for relaxed sitting at home. The arms extend outward in a form inspired by an embrace. A thick, sturdy base gives the armchair a solid and stable appearance. The backrest reclines at 105 degrees to follow the curves of the body, which suits reading, resting and family gatherings. An integrated structure combines a built-in metal frame with slow-rebound molded foam, and the cover is hand-stitched without glue. Polyester fiber and lambswool versions are offered in several colors, with a water and stain resistant finish.

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Mass Series Sumi Limited Furniture

CANUCH Furniture Furniture Sunday, 4 October 2026

Mass Series Sumi Limited

Mass Series Sumi Limited is a furniture collection that includes a dining chair, a lounge chair, a coffee table, two stools and a coat hanger. Each piece combines a steel frame with generously planed cedar taken from old trees. The cedar is charred by a traditional method that improves durability and brings out defined grains, creating a glossy black surface with a rare texture. The dark finish refers to Noyaki, the grassland burning of the Aso area, where people and nature live together. The series is limited to 25 units per year.

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Ebisu Residential Writing Desk

Isabelle De Mari Residential Writing Desk Furniture Saturday, 3 October 2026

Ebisu

Ebisu is a residential writing desk designed to integrate work into domestic environments. The restrained proportions and balanced geometry allow the desk to engage with the living space rather than dominate it. A leather writing surface is flush mounted into the top, forming a continuous work plane. The structure is made of CNC machined MDF clad in natural pau ferro veneer and finished with matte acrylic varnish. Aged brass is used on edges, internal drawer dividers and a custom power box. Wiring is concealed through the legs to preserve formal clarity.

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Lesly Coat Rack

Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd Coat Rack Furniture Friday, 2 October 2026

Lesly

Lesly is a series of coat racks designed for home use. The Lesly series includes a wall-mounted model and a freestanding model, both based on carbon steel for strong load bearing. Separate areas are provided for clothes and for scarves, so garments are less likely to wrinkle or slip off. The hooks of the freestanding coat rack rotate 360 degrees, which eases the hanging of clothes and accessories. Rounded forms improve safety for children. The shapes are drawn from leaves and dewdrops, and dewdrop elements act as hanging points.

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Design Idea of the Day

Design Idea of the DaySpecial CoverageWednesday, 30 September 2026

Innovative Concepts and Creative Ideas.

Every great design starts with a great idea. Everyday, we feature a highly innovative design idea or creative concept that shows original thinking and practical solutions. Explore award-winning concepts and inspiring visions from designers, artists, architects and innovators worldwide. Visit us every day to get your daily dose of creative inspiration.

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