Thereโs something new this spring at Vipp, the brandโs first outdoor furniture collection โ Open-Air โ has been released! Like its name, the design of the furniture visually depicts the lightness and soft shapes of durable materials that are meant to be used outdoors. The collection includes a chair, a dining table, a lounge chair, lounge tables, and sofas that pull directly from Vippโs refined indoor furniture pieces. Open-Air matches the same durable craftsmanship, timeless design, and attention to detail that can be found throughout the brandโs history of molded metal.
The collection is characterized by strong, lightweight grey powder-coated aluminum. The strong silhouette created is then complemented with rattan, teak, and outdoor-friendly textiles. Details in teak will naturally age to a soft grey with time, fitting in well with the existing neutral palette. The seats are filled with quick-dry foam and covered in an Italian Ten Stars yarn textile that is water and UV resistant.
To learn more about the Open-Air collection, visit vipp.com.
The latest addition to HAYโs offerings is the relaunched Crate Collection, designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1934. Today, along with Rietveld Originals, the brand has released their take on the original. Based on Rietveldโs Crate Chair, the whole of the collection is distinguished by wide planks and a low silhouette.
โThe Crate Chair is a wonderful example of a product designed by an architect who was seeking harmony between architecture and interior,โ said Rolf Hay, co-founder of HAY. โItโs hard to imagine something which is closer to our core design values, because it was really Rietveldโs mission to create a super cool, affordable, open-source furniture range for everybody โ taking an incredibly democratic approach to design, which of course fits HAY extremely well.โ
The Crate Collection includes a lounge chair, dining chair, coffee table, and a side table that feature a strong yet simple aesthetic thatโs appealing to many styles. Each piece of furniture stays true to Rietveldโs vision of embodying the idea of affordable, comfortable furniture thatโs both beautiful and accommodating.
Made of solid pine wood and treated with a durable, water-based lacquer, the Crate Collection works well indoors and outdoors. Easy to assemble, itโs also made to last, and is offered in a select range of colors including Black, White, Iron Red, and London Fog. Both chairs can be fitted with seat and back cushions in different colors and textiles for enhanced comfort.
Titus Darley, Director of Rietveld Originals, shared: โRietveldโs conscious use of material forms and his aim to design furniture for the masses is very suitable for todayโs generation. With the relaunch of the Crate series we actually are able to fulfill Rietveldโs dream almost 90 years after it was designed.โ
To learn more about the Crate Collection, visit hay.com.
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Known for their California-inspired furniture designs as much as their architectural practice, Los Angeles-based design studio LAUN is expanding its outdoor Ribbon Collection. Two new pieces โ the Ribbon Curved Sofa and the Ribbon Curved Bench โ are joining the family of aluminum furniture. Modular in design like the rest of the collection, the curved sofa and bench can be moved around to create various seating situations to suit your needs. They were created by experimenting with the proportions and forms of the original Ribbon collection, allowing for the further expansion of its capabilities.
To learn more about the new additions to the Ribbon Collection, visit launlosangeles.com.
Scheibe Design will be introducing their line of furniture to design co-op and strategy firm Colony. Led by father and son duo Tres and Nate Scheibe, the studio seamlessly blends contemporary design with traditional techniques, resulting in truly unique and distinguishable furniture pieces.
The Roebuck Collection is a beautiful display of minimalism and the pure use of materials. Comprising a bench, credenza, and nightstand, the small yet intentional design details, such as the round pulls seen in each of the four corners, were inspired by the connection points between the sides and top of each piece. The tasteful blend of materials, including wood, stone, leather, and fabric, adds a subtle layer of visual complexity, making the collection both versatile and adaptable to a wide range of spaces.
Completing the series is the Cumberland Collection, featuring a console and coffee table. Co-founder Nate Scheibe was fascinated by the immovable support found in the vertical structures of park playgrounds and aimed to recreate this in his furniture. The substantial size and monolithic quality of the Cumberland Collectionโs base formations give it visual heft, while the varying tones of wood add further dimension and interest to its simple leg shape.
โOur design process begins with simple details that guide each collection as it develops. The choice to prioritize these small, simple elements creates a beautiful tension in the construction of each piece,โ says Nate Scheibe. โWe produce each component to have aesthetic value as well as utility, and we work to reconcile these two principles in both form and material. We hope this collection emphasizes these subtle complexities through these enduring pieces.โ
For more information on Scheibe Design, visit goodcolony.com.
โThe ONSEN collection is very simple and blends well with diverse architectural spaces. We developed it with the intention of transmitting calm, like Japanese architecture. We are inspired by rationality, by geometry, and elemental shapes that do not need heavy ornamentation,โ said designers Francesco Meda and David Quincoces.
When Wallpaper* announced their 2023 Design Awards winners, Gandiablascoโs ONSEN came out on top in the โBest Outdoor Loungeโ category. The iconic collection is lightweight, practical, and cozy โ all things Wallpaper* considers when choosing ideal outdoor furniture. Smart decisions were made throughout the seriesโ design that features calm, clean, refined lines borrowed from elements of Japanese architecture.
ONSENโs materials are chosen just as carefully, with efforts taken to maintain their natural properties. The structure of each piece is constructed from uncoated stainless-steel tubes, with the rest of the design employing repetitive vinyl straps resembling leather. Highly resistant and functional, the collection wraps up with two low coffee tables using the same steel. For their surfaces thereโs a choice between thermos-lacquered aluminum โ Gandiablascoโs flagship material โ or iroko wood slats.
To learn more about Onsen, visit gandiablasco.com.
The trend of furniture designed with soft volumes that weโve been seeing throughout the past year doesnโt show any sign of moving on just yet. The aesthetic even translates beautifully to the contract world, case in point is the Oru collection. Designed by Patricia Urquiola for Andreu World, the influence of elements from the 1970s and Japanese design create a feeling and mood thatโs bold and iconic. Throughout the collection of chairs and tables youโll notice the ongoing use of three feet supporting each piece of furniture, showcasing topnotch craftsmanship.
The Oru collection was created for both casual and formal work settings, while remaining flexible, adaptable, and comfortable. In all, the series includes two types of chairs as well as coffee, dining, meeting, and auxiliary tables. The furniture all shares the same characteristic wooden structure that features rounded, soft geometries.
The Oru collection has received the Best of Year award from Interior Design Magazine in the category of best contract seat.ย The Oru table was also a finalist for the awards in the category of best table for contract.
To learn more about the Oru Collection, visit andreuworld.com.
In her first-ever interiors collaboration, British eco-conscious pioneer Stella McCartney worked with B&B Italia on a series that launched at Art Basel Miami Beach. Based on bothโs shared values of sustainability, the Le Bambole capsule collection features a hand-drawn โFungi Forestโ in a dark red and white toile print. The upholstery pattern was pulled from McCartneyโs Summer 2022 runway collection, and can be seen adorning the exclusive Le Bambole armchair and Granbambola 3-seater sofa. In reimagining Mario Belliniโs armchair, McCartney was able to experiment with a designerโs work she loves while also celebrating Le Bamboleโs 50th anniversary with B&B Italia.
Five decades after its introduction, Le Bambole has evolved using innovative design elements that contribute to its comfort and environmental footprint. The capsule collection brings together the quality and durability of B&B Italia with responsible materials and construction choices that are in line with McCartneyโs eco-conscious mission. The new Le Bambole is designed to be fully disassembled, allowing for easy repairs when necessary and a circular end-of-life process to do the least harm.
While the original construction used a metal structure wrapped in polyurethane, the updated versions employ a recycled polyethylene frame, elements in polyurethane foam, and thermoplastic elastomers. These are encased in recycled polyester fabric beneath the upholstery to give Le Bambole its iconic shape, comfort, and breathability.
The capsule collection also introduces sustainable innovations developed by B&B Italiaโs R&D team. Happily, Le Bamboleโs upholstery is made of 100% biodegradable and toxin-free polyester that leaves no harmful microplastics in the environment. Itโs produced using 25% bio-based, 75% petroleum based feedstock and made in audited mills which follow the strict OceanSafe Compliant standards, and the ink used for the print is Oeko-Texยฎ certified.
To learn more about Stella McCartney x B&B Italia three-piece capsule collection, visit bebitalia.com. They are available for purchase in all B&B Italia direct, mono-, and multi-brand stores globally as well as online.