It’s a couple of months since I last put together a round-up of new designs, as other things have got in the way. But there have been plenty of interesting product launches in recent weeks, so I thought it was time I shared a few of the things that have caught my eye. So, scroll down for minimalist lighting, sustainable seating, collaborative art prints, beautiful ceramics and more…
A minimalist hurricane lantern from By Lassen
First up is a long-time favourite of mine, Copenhagen-based By Lassen. Its latest addition is a black metal hurricane lantern called ‘Light’In’, released just in time for dark winter nights and Christmas festivities. Designed by Søren Lassen, grandson of architect Mogens Lassen (who created the famous ‘Kubus’ candleholder), it features the minimalist aesthetics and clean lines that By Lassen has become known for. It’s suitable for indoor and outdoor use, and works equally well with pillar candles and large tea lights. I love the idea of placing a couple on either side of a doorway to create a welcoming entrance, or dotting them up stairs. The lantern – priced at €159 and available online now – will also be perfect for alfresco dining once summer rolls back around.
Ceramic lighting from Moebe
Next is another Danish brand, Moebe, which has launched its first-ever lighting range. Made of raw, unglazed porcelain, it consists of a pendant light and a table lamp, both of which emit a beautifully soft, even glow. The pendant is circular at the base and rectangular at top, with a plain white cord. It comes in narrow and wide versions, and works brilliantly by beds, sofas and chairs or dangling in clusters over a dining table. I love the way it resembles a cone or cylinder depending on how it’s rotated, and the way the cord slides from the middle to the edge, meaning it can be suspended straight down or at an angle. The table lamp is similarly clever and features a shade that can be pivoted to direct the light or raised to give 360-degree illumination. It has a wonderfully playful expression, and it reminds me of a flying saucer or a person wearing a hat! Both lights are available to buy now, with the narrow pendant priced at €95, the wider one at €115 and the table lamp at €335.
Sustainable seating from TAKT
In more news from Denmark, sustainable furniture brand TAKT has extended its range with the ‘Soft’ lounge chair, stool and bench. Designed by Thomas Bentzen, they’re based on the ‘Soft’ side chair, which was part of the company’s debut collection when it first launched earlier this year. All are made from eco-certified ash, with cylindrical legs and seats that curve gently around the frame, and come with a choice of clear, black or grey lacquer. Like all TAKT’s creations, they’re supplied as easy-to-assemble flatpacks in order to reduce the environmental impact of transportation; this also means worn parts can be isolated, recycled and replaced, increasing the overall lifespan. The stool costs €179 / £169, the bench €299 / £279 and the lounge chair €549 / £499, and they can be shipped free of charge to most European countries. Delivery to other parts of the world is available on request.
The ‘Squidger’ collection from Loaf
There’s also some lovely new seating over at British brand Loaf, which has launched a collection called ‘Squidger’. Featuring no hard edges or internal frames, it consists of a sofa, an armchair and a footstool, all filled with a marshmallowy foam that keeps on bouncing back. They look sink-into comfy and I can see them working brilliantly in playrooms and dens (kids can jump on them to their hearts’ content), as well as relaxed living rooms. What’s more, they can be squashed and squeezed into small spaces – ideal if you have tight corners or narrow hallways that make furniture delivery tricky. Prices start at £1,195 for the sofa, £795 for the armchair and £275 for the footstool, depending on the fabric (there are 35 to choose from).
New prints from Coco Lapine Design
I’ve long been a fan of the art prints created by fellow blogger Sarah of Coco Lapine Design and I even have a couple of them in my own home. She’s just launched three new collections, and all make beautiful additions to her range. One, entitled ‘Plissé’, consists of abstract interpretations of people gazing out of windows through blinds; another, ‘Crinkled’, features compositions of crinkled linen fabric layered on digitalised vintage paper. My favourite, though, showcases snowy landscape photography captured by my friend Emma Lavelle from Field & Nest and celebrates the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv (embracing time outdoors, even in the winter months). Prices range from €28.50 to €42.50 for an unframed print, and worldwide shipping is available.
Beautiful ceramics by Daniella Witte and Lindform
Another collaboration to catch my eye in recent weeks features Swedish stylist and designer Daniella Witte, who’s teamed up with ceramics brand Lindform to create a new collection called ‘STAM’. It consists of five different vases in white and sand, all with organic shapes and textured surfaces that remind me of tree trunks and bark. Each is designed for a different purpose – the larger one, for example, is ideal for displaying branches and foliage, while the smaller ones can be cluttered together to form a table centrepiece. There’s also a matching candlestick, which will be available in several colours. Prices for the collection have yet to be announced, but it will be on sale via Lindform’s website soon.
Additions to the iconic ‘Panton Wire’ series
Finally, I’m heading back to Denmark to introduce you to the latest additions to Montana Furniture’s ‘Panton Wire’ series. Originally designed by Verner Panton in 1971, this modular system consists of cubes that can be used on their own or clipped together in all sorts of different ways. I’ve seen them acting as coffee tables, bookcases, nightstands and more, and they can be stood on the floor or mounted on the wall. The new elements consist of a rectangular module (created by Panton himself but not put into production until now), along with a suspended wire shelf and an inlay shelf. They increase the versatility of the system even further and, like the existing components, come in a range of colours and materials that allow for endless personalisation.
All photography via the brands above
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