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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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Via storm from the east

Le lundi 12 JUIN, 19.00:
Table ronde et débat animés par Lionel Blaisse, journaliste

Le mobilier est-il constitutif du projet?

à la maison de l'architecture en Ile de France.
148. rue du Faubourg Saint Martin. 75010 Paris

avec
Vanessa Baranès, architecte designer
Thomas Corbasson, architecte
Philippe Cosson, architecte designer
et Caroline Heyliard, architecte d'intérieur, VP design
Dominique Jakob, agence KaKob+MacFarlane, architectes
Jesus Gasca fondateur de STUA
Fabrice Merizzi, responsable de la maitrise d'ouvrage au Louvre

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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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The lampshade skeleton has moved from the inside to surround the lampshade on the outside. Its polyedrical structure allows the angle of incidence to be varied according to use.

Materials :: metal structure, polycarbonate, fluorescent paint, 40 watt lightbulb.
Edition :: Tools Galerie limited to 250 ex.
Photo credit :: Laurent Massaloux

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The HollowChair is constructed of tensile polypropylene sheets set within a firm cushioned exterior upholstered in a suede-like microfibre. With the weight of a person, the curves and counter-curves of the sheets slide and adjust to the desired position.

Materials :: Wood, foam, fabric, polypropylene, polyethylene.
Prototype :: Aide à Projet VIA.
Photo credit :: Fillioux&Fillioux.

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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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Via Coscablog

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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