'Within' seat / side table by Studio Vision; photo by Helena Winberg & Anna Kjernsvik

At first glance clinically plain and unassuming, when opened, this two-piece minimalist, geometric seat-cum- side table reveals an angular, sculpture-like structure which contrasts with the design’s otherwise unadorned exterior. Created by a young Swedish designer and founder of Studio Vision, Mattias Stenberg, the aptly-named ‘Within’ was presented earlier last week in Stockholm Furniture Fair’s hall for independent designers and design schools, Greenhouse. (more…)

'Tor' portable side table by Lambie & Van Hengel for Montis

Designers Ralf Lambie and Johan van Hengel have collaborated on this powder coated aluminum side table which features a cleverly-placed, integrated handle enabling the design to be lifted and shifted easily. Produced by the Dutch manufacturer Montis, the simple, four-legged table is part of the ‘Montis +’ collection, which acts as ‘a bridge between freedom in thinking and industrial production.’ (more…)

'Nort' side table by the Valencian Estudio Estres

We’re currently in the beautiful, sun-drenched city of Valencia at Feria Hábitat Valencia 2011 - an annual design fair, which this year attracted some 950 exhibitors from more than 20 countries. And while the industry heavyweights present their relatively recent products from across the furniture, lighting and textile sectors, an impressive number of 40 recent graduates and young, up-and-coming design practices, showcase their talent with an array of innovative, at times surprising, products and prototypes at the coinciding nude (Nuevo Diseño Español) exhibition.

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'Little Ben' table by Studio Dreimann

Studio Dreimann, the Hannover-based design practice established in 2010 by former fellow students Jonas Ette, Simon Kux and Tim Prigge, has created this beechwood side table called ‘Little Ben’. The design was inspired by the form of a traditional English tea table and it will be presented at Copenhagen Design Week – CODE 11 – next week (1 – 4 September). (more…)

'Thin Black Table' by Nendo for Cappellini

Originating from the unorthodox ‘Thin Black Lines’ collection, which was organized by Phillips de Pury and shown at the Saatchi Gallery during last year’s edition of London Design Festival, this trompe l’oeil ‘Thin Black Table’ by the Japanese design practice Nendo has now been put into production by design manufacturer Cappellini. (more…)

'Streamers' side tables by Yiannis Ghikas for Miniforms

Yiannis Ghikas, the Athens-born computer scientist and award-winning designer has created this series of joyfully-coloured, arched side tables for the Italian manufacturer Miniforms. Called ‘Streamers’, the designs are made of painted metal and come in two different sizes and a variety of vivid colours such as white, red, green and yellow. (more…)

'Minimato' table by Matthias Ferwagner for Moormann

Young German designer Matthias Ferwagner has created this wood-and-metal ‘Minimato’ table for the Bavaria-based manufacturer Nils Holger Moormann. Presented at this year’s Salone del Mobile, ‘Minimato’ combines the simplicity of form while the untreated-ash structure of the base and the circular aluminium tabletop give the design a contemporary look. Or, as the designer himself puts it: ‘To express it minimalistly: 5 bars, 1 table top, Assemble, Minimato’.

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'Abra' table by Neuland Industriedesign for B-Line

The Italian manufacturer B-Line will present this minimalist side table designed by the German studio Neuland Industriedesign at this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan. ‘Abra’ is made from smartly folded sheet metal and comes in two different sizes which makes it nestable as well.

B-Line will be at the Milan fair in hall 16, booth E36.

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