Folded and concertinaed like origami, these homewares use the simple Japanese art of paper folding as their inspirational base.
Paper Cloud Chair by Tokujin Yoshioka for Moroso
Elements of nature and of human imagination synthesize through a texture and a light form like clouds. The Paper Cloud chair has been specially designed by Tokujin Yoshioka for Moroso.
Miss Maple Pendant Lamp by Elisa Strozyk
The pendant lamp Miss Maple is showing the use of a familiar material in an unconventional way. We usually experience wood as a plain surface, but here it is broken down into a grid of triangles. This makes a flexible lampshade which can be transformed manually in three-dimensional ways.
Ruché Sofa by Inga Sempé for Ligne Roset
Ruché incorporates an ideal blend of minimalism and sophistication, rigidity and comfort. Its name is derived from a sewing technique, in which fabric is gathered or pleated, creating a ruching effect.
IN-EI Mendori Lamp by Issey Miyake for Artemide
The IN-EI Mendori table lamp was designed by Issey Miyake and his design studio Reality Lab for Artemide. The idea behind the IN-EI cooperation: combining sustainability, Japanese tradition, and modern technology in one design lamp. The three-dimensional lamp reminds us of the art of folding origami and looks like a modern sculpture.
Tapis-Siège Chair by Pierre Paulin
Designed as part of a modular living system for Herman Miller in 1972 but never produced, the striking Tapis-Siège (literally Carpet-Chair) was among 18 Pierre Paulin pieces unveiled by Louis Vuitton in its Playing With Shapes installation at Design Miami 2014.
ORIGAMI Chair by Carlos Tiscar for Offecct
In the spring of 2010 Offecct launched ORIGAMI, a comfortable contemporary version of the classical easy chair, developed by Offecct in collaboration with Spanish designer Carlos Tíscar. Origami turned out to fill a need in the market where easy chairs with higher backs are in high demand.
