Dinesen flooring at the re-opened Saatchi Gallery in London

The Danish manufacturer Dinesen is a traditional brand for high quality plank floors. Founded in 1898 the company is still owned an managed by the same family. The uncomparable, imposingly wide and long planks Dinesen use for their floorings are made from European wood, from trees which are between 80 and 120 years old.

Dinesen floor planks at Saatchi Gallery

One of the last projects Dinesen realised was the plank floor for the re-opened Saatchi Gallery in London – a sponsoring of 5,000 m2 of Douglas fir flooring. This investment reflects Dinesen’s considerable growth in the UK in 2009.

Dinesen flooring at the famous Redeemer's Church in Copenhagen

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'Albert' by Massproductions

The Stockholm based young label Massproductions presented this new series of solid stools at the Stockholm Furniture Fair. The British designer Chris Martin found inspiration in traditional pub stools when he created the robust structure for ‘Albert’.

'Albert' by Massproductions

'Albert' by Massproductions

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'Wood' by Åke Axelsson

With 77 years the Swedish designer Åke Axelsson not even thinks of resigning from work. At this year’s Stockholm Furniture Fair he proudly presented ‘Wood’, his latest piece for the Swedish manufacturer Gärsnäs. The components of this elegant lightweight chair are made with a traditional steaming technique that uses a minimal amount of wood. Wood is packed disassembled in a recyclable cartonboard in order to reduce transport volume.

'Wood' by Åke Axelsson for Gärsnäs

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'Shelve' by Lhoas & Lhoas Architects, photo by Maxime Delvaux

101% Designed in Brussels is a yearly presentation organised within the framework of a close partnership between the Foreign Trade Department of the Brussels Capital Region.

'Shelve' by Lhoas & Lhoas Architects, photo by Maxime Delvaux

Within this year’s presentation the architects Lhoas & Lhoas were selected to present their new shelf systems ’shelve’ and ‘unit’. 

‘Shelve’ is a smartly assembled shelf with a number of interchangeable drawers and boxes. 

'Shelve' by Lhoas & Lhoas Architects, photo by Maxime Delvaux

‘Unit’ is modular shelf system which is composed of stackable elements of different dimensions. 

'Unit' by Lhoas & Lhoas Architects, photo by Maxime Delvaux

'Unit' by Lhoas & Lhoas Architects, photo by Maxime Delvaux

'Unit' by Lhoas & Lhoas Architects, photo by Maxime Delvaux

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'Tonic' by Reinhard Dienes

Among other promising young designers Reinhard Dienes presented his newest creations at this year’s imm cologne.

The simple and convertible furniture ‘Tonic’ can be used in two different positions: horizontal as a sideboard, or vertical as a bookcase. Therefor the legs can easily be taken out of the sockets and replaced in the desired position.

'Tonic' by Reinhard Dienes

'Tonic' by Reinhard Dienes

As well as ‘Tonic’ the lamp ‘Friday’ is convertible. It can be used as pendant or table lamp. ‘Friday’ is made from tinted glass and pressed aluminum.

'Friday' by Reinhard Dienes

'Friday' by Reinhard Dienes

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'Morph' barstool by Zeitraum

At this year’s imm cologne the German manufacturer Zeitraum presents this new solid wooden barstool designed by the German designers Formstelle. It was developed in addition to the ‘Morph’ series Zeitraum presented last year for the first time.

'Morph' barstool by Zeitraum

'Morph' barstool by Zeitraum

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'Spun' table lamp by Atelier Takagi

The Washington based Atelier Takagi will present some new works at this year’s imm cologne within the [d3] design talents in Hall 3.1. It will be the debut of their line of modular wooden furniture ‘Simple Machine(s)’ and the ‘Spun’ table lamp. All pieces are designed by Jonah Takagi.

'Spun' table lamp by Atelier Takagi

'Simple Machine(s)' by Atelier Takagi

'Simple Machine(s)' by Atelier Takagi

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seen at Designboom

'Berta' by Alexander Gufler

The Austrian designer Alexander Gufler created this multi purpose chair made from a solid wood frame and plywood seat shells. 

“In this shell chair the legs are held directly by the seat- and back shell. In combination with the substructure this parts become a stable unit. The intersection of the shells and legs results also into the armrest. The chair impresses with its easy-held outside and comfortable seating. Another focus has been laid on a low and good manufacturability.”

'Berta' by Alexander Gufler

'Berta' by Alexander Gufler

seen at The Contemporist

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'Chop Stick' Wardrobe by Andreas Saxer, photo by J.P. Justin

This minimalist wardrobe by the Swiss designer Andreas Saxer is inspired by traditional Japanese wood joinery methods. 

“Four wooden sticks are loosely connected with an aluminum profile. The loose system gets very stable by the weight of the clothes.”

'Chop Stick' Wardrobe by Andreas Saxer, photo by J.P. Justin

Beside having a design office in Zurich, Switzerland, Andreas Saxer is lecturer at the Chang-Geng University Taipei, Taiwan, Departement of Management, Industrial Design.

'Chop Stick' Wardrobe by Andreas Saxer, photo by J.P. Justin

to the Andreas Saxer Designwork website

seen at materialicious

'120° Coatstand' prototype by B.dnb designstudio, photo by Karima Hajji

The Belgian designer Benoît Deneufbourg launched his practice B.dnb designstudio in 2004. 

His ‘120° CoatStand’ was inspired by the classic coat rack that we find in the typical Dutch pub. 

“Each pole of the coat stand is connected to the 2 others by smaller poles: 1 on the bottom and 1 on the top. The connections are both structural and usefull: they make the object more rigid and the little extension at each end gives the opportunity to hang an extra coat.”

'120° Coatstand' prototype by B.dnb designstudio, photo by Karima Hajji

 ’120° Coatstand’ is made of solid oak.

'120° Coatstand' prototype by B.dnb designstudio, photo by Karima Hajji

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