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With the production of the Ravioli chair by Greg Lynn, Vitra is continuing its partnership with internationally renowned architects who are also making a name for themselves with innovative concepts in furniture design. The Ravioli chair expands Vitra''s collection with a design representing an independent development in contemporary architecture.

Expected availability November 2006.

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GIBA is an exhibition of designers based in Milan and Tokyo, working in the same creative field. The works exhibited were especially designed for this event.

Designers :: Keita Shimizu, Kensaku Oshiro, Naoki Hirakoso

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Dot Kite - Lab persist to Re-imagine the living environment by introducing a brand new product named Ivon. Ivon is an upholstered sofa that provides you comfort while you can read your favourite books, magazines or even enjoy your much-loved movie. The neat design language and the attention to the details make this couch a pleasant "island" for the modern interiors. Ivon is made out of high quality fabrics and for the base has been used a stainless steel frame.

Designer :: Thomas Mylonas
Company :: Dot Kite - Lab

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Clay Furniture Industrial clay, hand-modeled on top of metal 'skeletons', surface painted with colored lacquer.

Designer :: Maarten Michaël Baas

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The Frog Table offers a sleek, stylish coffee table or end table design with a storage shelf tucked underneath. Designed for indoor or outdoor use, the A1 is made from a single sheet of 1/4" aluminum and created without any hardware or adhesives. The minimalist modern form is material efficient and 100% recyclable.

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Take it indoors or outdoors. The Tonecoon is an eye-catching addition to any setting. Hand-woven water hyacinth is wrapped tightly around a durable rattan frame to create this unique home furnishing. Water hyacinth is a highly renewable natural fiber that grows so quickly in parts of Asia that it is often considered an environmental nuisance. Here it is used to magnificent effect. Available with either 100% cotton or Polyurethane plastic cushion.

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A white bearskin rug by Eelko Moorer from the Royal College of Art.

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Hilow Cube One is a versatile solution for extra mini-desk or table, equally suitable for the home and dynamic workplaces. At the same time modern and classical, the sleek aesthetics of the "One" are developed by the cotton finish whose result is a perfect balance between materials and style. With its adjustable tray, quickly and easily converts from an end table to an auxiliary work table. Ideal for laptops or meal trays, the "One" has many other trades : coffee table, side table, etc. Generous and comfortable seat even if casual, thanks to a dense foam block coupled with a soft layer. Removable exterior cover to dry clean. Can be ideally combined with Hilow Cube "Basic". 4 colours available on stock. Made in France.

Designer :: Christophe Francois

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Designer :: Alexandre Berthiaume

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