For NYCxDesign 2023, Sight Unseen launched an exhibition to debut its latest additions to their Sight Unseen Collection, which includes the work of both up-and-coming and established designers. Work from 23 global designers and studios is on display through May 24, 2023, and can be ordered directly from Sight Unseen. The exhibition of furniture, lighting, and objects is happening at the Voltz Clarke gallery on the Lower East Side, featured with the abstract art of France-based painter, Heather Chontos.

Known for sharing the latest in design and art online, Sight Unseen ventured into sales in 2018, by offering eclectic and unique furniture and objects from independent contemporary designers. While Sight Unseen, founded by Jill Singer and Monica Khemsurov, is no stranger to NYCxDesign, this is the first year they’ve shared their own collection to the masses.

Tapestry Chair, Reflection Table, and Vignette Chair by Alexis & Ginger

DeMille Lounge Chair by Laun, Lineage Bench, Flecto Firepit, and Flecto Fireplace Tools by Muhly

DeMille Lounge Chair by Laun, Lineage Bench + Flecto Firepit by Muhly

WS-Shorty Credenza by Willettspace and Tera Lamp by Ceramicah

Lyndon Chair by Aleiya Olu and Quad Coffee Table by Mike Ruiz-Serra

Paulin Coffee Table and Antica Floor Lamp by Ohla

Neo-Lounge by Kouros Maghsoudi, Tumi Chair by Nifemi Ogunro, and Foldont Chair by Jumbo

Beaver Tail Chair and Ascend Floor Lamp by Objects & Ideas

Pyramid Mount Lamp by Lesser Miracle, Westbury Nightstand + Junius Lamp by Arvo Ray Studio

Fun Guy Table Lamp by Frangere, Tera Lamp by Ceramicah, Carousel Table Lamp by Episode, and Alpine Table Lamp by Astraeus Clarke, and Plump Bench by Alistair Cochran

Tone Nightstands by YSH and Fun Guy Table Lamp by Frangere

Brut Bar Cart by Studio Anansi for Sight Unseen x Bestcase and Magna Chair by Charles Constantine for Sight Unseen x Bestcase

The Sight Unseen Collection is on display through May 24th, 2023 at Voltz Clarke gallery at 195 Chrystie Street in Manhattan from 12pm to 6pm daily.

Photography by Sean Davidson.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.

“Colorful” is an accurate word when discussing the cast of characters associated with the rich history of synth maker Moog Music over its span of seven decades. Parliament Funkadelic’s futuristic P-funk party? Check. Gary Numan’s dystopian synth pop melodies? Definitely. Dr. Dre’s laid back G-funk West Coast vibes? Most definitely. So it seems rather apropos Moog celebrates the brand’s founder Bob Moog’s birthday and their Model D synth in similar colorful fashion with the launch of a virtual online Minimoog Model D synth site.

How many times have you heard “the 90’s are back”? Plenty, we’re sure. That said, the interactive site celebrating Moog’s 70th year designed by pre-eminent design firm Pentagram takes on numerous of the flat and simple graphic attributes associated with the decade’s video games and websites with a delightfully non-ironic pleasure worth celebrating – a resplendent ode to the limitations of baud-measured bandwidth and an affinity for Flash shaped animations, when many of the era’s most innovative websites were motived to make more with less.

The 90’s also offered a brief moment in web history when the experiential rather than purely monetized experience defined online browsing. The site takes delight in (re)capturing the simple joys of satiating, “what’s behind this door/link?” browsing curiosity.

The site is divided into “rooms” where visitors are invited to investigate the history, songs, music, and distinct sounds of numerous musical icons associated with the Moog sound:

• Jukebox: A playlist of 45 of the most influential songs featuring the Minimoog Model D!
• Practice Room: An interactive synthesizer allowing guests to create, share, and save original recordings with simulated lead, bass, and percussion sounds inspired by the Minimoog Model D.
• Archives: Explore the rich history of the Minimoog Model D synthesizer, including the people who designed it, and the impact it has had upon the world.
• Theatre: An archive of musical performances and other videos capturing more than 50 years of Minimoog Model D on stage, in studios, and across various records.
• Build-a-Synth: Print and “build” your own mini Minimoog – the perfect studio decoration or desktop companion!
• Face Synth: An Instagram filter integrates with your mobile device to use your facial expressions and body’s movement to trigger the Minimoog’s controls.
• Model D App: “Discover the sound and workflow of the classic Model D from your iOS or macOS device with the official Minimoog Model D app. Optimized for both iOS and macOS, anyone with an Apple device can jump in and play with over 160 included presets or begin exploring electronic sound design to craft their own unique style.”
• Gift Shop: Like any IRL exhibit, a gift shop is included to conclude your visit. The online merch shop peddles the brand’s accessories, clothing, and collectibles including t-shirts, coffee mugs, bumper stickers, and other Moog-related gear.

Moog Music is celebrating the return of the Minimoog Model D and Dr. Bob Moog’s birthday with a raffle for a Model D Serial #1 (2022). Each synth is still made by hand, housed in a locally sourced Appalachian cherry cabinet and hand-finished aluminum chassis.

Pentagram partner Yuri Suzuki is well associated with Moog’s history and culture, previously having worked on the brand’s Global Synthesizer Project back in 2016 for Moogfest.

In collaboration with developer team Counterpoint, Pentagram worked for over two years to bring the sound, mood, and history of the Minimoog Model D to life as an online destination for visitors to immerse themselves into. Yuri Suzuki, Pentagram’s sound and experiential designer was tasked to “craft a tightly interactive and fun experience that would capture the essence of Dr. Bob Moog and his team’s groundbreaking innovation.”

Check out the new Model D website and see (and hear) for yourself whether Pentagram has done Bob Moog’s legacy justice.

Gregory Han is the Managing Editor of Design Milk. A Los Angeles native with a profound love and curiosity for design, hiking, tide pools, and road trips, a selection of his adventures and musings can be found at gregoryhan.com.

IKEA has been working steadily since 2012 to grow the brand’s initiative of working with social businesses that create long-term job opportunities. MÄVINN, which will be available at IKEA US in June, is the brand’s second global social entrepreneurship collection, and the first that will include annually recurring product releases. The word MÄVINN is an expression from Småland, Sweden, meaning “having the wind at your back” – much like the support that can come from a collaborative effort.

“High production volumes are an important prerequisite for IKEA to be able to make great design affordable. But handmade products are also a part of IKEA’s offerings, and we are proud to be able to provide our customers with one-of-a kind products while also creating job opportunities for artisans,” said Maria Vinka. “At IKEA, we are curious designers and a curious company. Collaborating with artisans and their traditional methods is an opportunity for us to explore new perspectives in design and to create beautiful handmade products that people will love. At the same time, it allows us to learn, share knowledge, and go on a journey of new discoveries together.”

The MÄVINN collection, focused on appreciating the artisanal craft and workmanship that goes into making accessories for the home, comprises 20 handmade items. Each product is handcrafted, ensuring no two pieces are the same in shape or form. The series includes baskets, rugs, a lampshade, an apron, bags, cushion covers, a wall organizer, and more. These pieces were created in partnership with seven social businesses spread across Asia, and provide long-term job opportunities for vulnerable groups.

“Our initial idea was to emphasize craftsmanship and bring the person who made the product to the forefront. This led us to think about the experience of visiting a local craft market: the interesting objects you might find there and the people selling their crafts,” says Paulin Machado, Designer at IKEA of Sweden. “Every item has a distinctive look and rustic feel of a handpicked item, blending colorful splashes with natural materials through embroidery and woven designs where their handmade nature gives its uniqueness.”

MÄVINN puts to use leftover materials from denim production and natural fibers, such as paper made from the bark of mulberry trees, banana fiber, and jute. The natural fibers are selected for their durability and renewability, as well as their potential to create jobs in both sourcing and production. Most of these materials are sourced locally in Bangladesh, India, Thailand, and Vietnam, where the social businesses are located.

IKEA searches out brands to work with who share a similar vision of social impact and are willing to grow to reach a global audience. “We’ve been working with our partner, Saitex, for several years,” said Machado. “It was clear to us that partnering would be a great match, as they do a great job of creating opportunities for persons with disabilities and disadvantaged youth. For this collection, we used denim from their own textile production that would otherwise become waste, supporting Saitex’s social impact initiatives while creating unique pieces.”

“Our seven partners involved in this collection provide a diverse range of skills, techniques, and experiences, which has resulted in a dynamic collection of everyday items,” Machado commented. “I really value working closely with our partners and being on the factory floor as much as possible to learn from the artisans.”

This isn’t the end of MÄVINN’s story, in fact it’s only the beginning because new products will be released under the name annually. “Moving forward with the collection, our focus will be on building even stronger relationships with our partners and continuing to showcase the people behind the products,” said Vinka. “One ambition with this collection was to make the products pop with colorful splashes. And as we move forward, we hope to experiment with new contrasts, patterns, and textures to make each product stand out. By collaborating with new partners, learning new skillsets, and working with new materials in new ways, I hope we can continue to create dynamic and diverse products that people use for years to come.”

working women in Bangladesh

To learn more about IKEA’s MÄVINN collection, visit ikea.com.

Kelly Beall is senior editor at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based graphic designer and writer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, and enjoys sharing her finds with others. When undistracted by great art and design, she can be found making a mess in the kitchen, consuming as much information as possible, or on the couch with her three pets. Find her @designcrush on social.

Six gem-like sculptures by artist Fred Eversley currently stand in the David Kordansky Gallery in New York. Measuring up to 9 feet tall and made from highly-translucent resin, each work feels like it exists somewhere between a physical object and the air itself. But the exhilarating thrill (and total surprise) occurs when someone else enters the room. Each form also functions like a massive lens that visually liquifies, reverses, layers, and color-tints any other visitor who walks in the gallery. Cylindrical Lenses is a celebration of light, color, shared humanity, and exceptional beauty, on view through June 10, 2023.

Fred Eversley was born in Brooklyn in 1941 and began his career as an engineer. After graduating from Carnegie Mellon, he moved to California where he worked for Wyle Laboratories to build acoustical testing facilities for NASA. In 1967, a severe car accident nearly ended his life, leaving him on crutches for close to a year. He used this time to begin experimenting with art and a completely unique process. Eversley used a modified turntable and liquid plastic to create circular parabolic forms produced by a controlled centrifugal force. Those circular forms would then be laboriously hand-sanded and polished by the artist over so many hours that the result functioned as both form and lens. To see a number of those round lens-like works for which he is most known, check out images from this incredible 2019 exhibition here. And if you’re as curious as I am, watch this fascinating and well-produced video of Eversley explaining the process, ideas, and his unique origin as an artist in his own words (produced by the Getty Conservation Institute in 2022).

Fred Eversley, “Cylindrical Lenses” at David Kordansky Gallery, New York, 2023

Fred Eversley, “Cylindrical Lenses” at David Kordansky Gallery, New York, 2023

After producing those circular forms in Venice, California for about 50 years, Eversley has recently moved back to New York and is debuting this major new body of work, his first solo exhibition in the city since 1976.

Fred Eversley, Untitled (cylindrical lens), 2022

Fred Eversley, Untitled (cylindrical lens), 2023

Fred Eversley, Untitled (cylindrical lens), 2023

These new forms again contain a parabola shape, now achieved by a diagonal “cut” through a column form. Each work is slightly different in how that “column” and “plane” interact in addition to the various sizes and colors. All of this produces completely unexpected abstractions of your fellow visitors and neighboring works.

Fred Eversley, Untitled (cylindrical lens), 2023

Fred Eversley, Untitled (cylindrical lens), 2023

Fred Eversley, Untitled (cylindrical lens), 2022

All to say: this isn’t a show to keep to yourself. If you arrive alone, stay until someone else enters (you won’t have to wait long with how irresistible these look from the sidewalk), and if someone enters after you, it’s a joy to “accidentally” walk behind a sculpture that they’re viewing to give them that surprise. The joy of this exhibition is as much about the objects as it is about the friends and strangers you share it with.

Fred Eversley, “Cylindrical Lenses” at David Kordansky Gallery, New York, 2023

Fred Eversley, “Cylindrical Lenses” at David Kordansky Gallery, New York, 2023

What: Fred Eversley: Cylindrical Lenses
Where: David Kordansky Gallery, 520 W 20^th St, New York
When: May 6 – June 10, 2023

All photos: Tom Powel Studio. Courtesy of the artist and David Kordansky Gallery

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While Pritzker Prize–winning architect Sir Norman Foster, founder of global Foster + Partners architecture firm, is typically known for his unique structures around the world, he also lends his time and skills to much smaller projects. As president of the Norman Foster Foundation, he partnered with Holcim to design a housing concept aimed to meet essential human needs, such as safety, comfort, and wellbeing for people in displaced communities. The Essential Homes Research Project just unveiled its prototype that’s built utilizing Holcim’s sustainable building practices to make it low-carbon, energy-efficient, and circular. The model is on view in Venice, Italy during the 2023 Biennale of Architecture until November 2023.



Norman Foster says: “How can we ensure everyone, including some of our world’s most vulnerable populations, can have access to decent living conditions? During the Venice Biennale we show our work-in-progress on this idea; the outcome of a few months of intensive activity in collaboration with Holcim.”

The Essential Homes Research Project prototype proves that emergency housing can be sustainable with a 70% lower CO2 footprint, compared to traditional builds. The structure’s external shell is made from low-carbon, rollable concrete sheets that offer physical safety. The unit is outfitted with energy-efficient insulation systems, including Elevate boards and low-carbon Airium foam for thermal and acoustic comfort. To ensure the unit is more weather resistant, the base is made from Holcim’s ECOCycle®, which are recycled construction demo materials.

Jan Jenisch, Chairman & CEO of Holcim says: “I am very excited about the potential for impact coming out of this collaboration. It enables essential homes that are built with some of our low carbon, energy- efficient and circular building solutions, showcasing how sustainable building can be possible for all.”

When multiple units are placed together in a village, they can be connected with paths made from ECOPact concrete with light-absorbing aggregates that reflect natural light at night for added safety.

At the end of their life, each of the module’s components can be reused or recycled.

For more information about the Essential Homes Research Project, visit holcim.com.

Photography by Chiara Becattini and Mika Cartier.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.

In a sustainable twist, Patricia Urquiola’s Lowland upholstered seating series for Moroso got a glow up during Milan Design Week 2023. First released in 2000, Lowland has been upcycled into Mr Loveland, and Mr Loveseat, an upholstered seating system and a contemporary armchair. Mr Loveland harmonizes with Urquiola’s original concept, while bringing new compositional possibilities into the picture. Softer and more comfortably manufactured, the original tubular steel has been replaced with solid wood bases that are offered in Honey, Tropical Wood, or Coffee colors. Ever-ready to work alone or with other pieces, the still sophisticated Mr Loveland enhances the architectural character of the Lowland series.

Mr Loveland

Mr Loveland

Mr Loveland

Mr Loveland

Mr Loveseat, Mr Loveland + Rows

Mr Loveseat is the evolution of the first chair Urquiola designed – Lowseat. With a strong, intense silhouette that exudes power, its solid base distributes weight in a way that allows the leg to taper off to almost nothing. It’s this design element that gives Mr Loveseat boldness to act as a stand-alone piece or to be grouped with other seating.

Pheaby

Pheaby, with her name borrowed from Greek mythology, is an upholstered chair with structural efficiency aplenty. Atop legs with feet that resemble a carpenter’s trestle, a softly rounded seat is perched. It’s unexpected, yet comfortable and easy to use with materials that feature versatility and subtlety. The chair comes with a solid wooden base lacquered in Honey, Cinnamon, Forest Green, Taupe, or Coal Grey.

Pheaby

Pheaby + Rows

Pheaby + Rows

Linear forms and symmetries, geometrical and minimalist, the Rows collection of storage furniture and tables is a sight to behold. The storage series includes four pieces: two sideboards, a cabinet, and a console table with drawers. The units are made from particleboard with an oak veneer finish that’s applied using a membrane press. This process preserves the continuity of the grain and gives the furniture an artisanal feel, without hiding the industrial method of production. The curved milled edge running the length of the surface is inspired by the nature morte of Amédée Ozenfant, a French writer and painter who co-founded the Purism movement.

Mr Loveland, Mr Loveseat + Rows

The two rectangular tables in Rows show a strong contrast between their solidity, the graphic effect of the surfaces, and the linear nature of the table top. Both are available in wood, back-painted glass, or marble.

Mr Loveland, Rows + Pheaby

Row’s generously-sized Vertical table gives a nod to classical architecture with a reference to fluted columns. The sculptural influence is even more apparent in Diagonal, with its perpendicular geometry and oblique lines that add perceived movement. The dimensions were chosen to make the table as useful as possible for all types of living.

Colors are tone-on-tone, with open-pore lacquering to bring out the natural quality of the wood. Choose from five finishes: Honey, Cinnamon, Forest Green, Taupe, and Coal Grey, each paired with a back-painted glass top or marble.

To learn more about Patricia Urquiola and Moroso’s time at Milan Design Week 2023, visit moroso.it.

Kelly Beall is senior editor at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based graphic designer and writer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, and enjoys sharing her finds with others. When undistracted by great art and design, she can be found making a mess in the kitchen, consuming as much information as possible, or on the couch with her three pets. Find her @designcrush on social.

A 52-year-old vintage whisky by nature of its rare age deserves a bit of extra effort and detail. Even so, the amorphously contemporary expression of a decanter imagined by luxury automotive brand Aston Martin for The Bowmore stands apart for its next level design – a one-of-its-kind collector’s item scheduled for auction at Sotheby’s in London on May 26th to raise proceeds for The Bowmore Legacy fund, a project supporting the employability, training, and housing needs within the community of Bowmore, Scotland.

The futuristic arc-shaped Bowmore ARC-52: The ‘Mokume Edition’ takes its name after the Japanese metalworking layering technique known as Mokume-gane, loosely translating to “wood grain metal.” In this instance the decanter designed to bottle the exceptionally aged single malt is made with carbon fiber rather than metal, using a process inspired by the mokume texture. The resulting wood grain or layered natural rock finish is intended to evoke the black rocks in the bay of Loch Indaal, home to the Bowmore Distillery, alongside the inside of the charred cask used to age the 52-year-old whisky.

Aston Martin not only lent their aesthetic eye for beautifully crafted design, but also brought their experience working with carbon fiber, a material used throughout Aston Martin’s high-performance stable of vehicles. The vessel’s design was approached much like the British automaker’s cars, utilizing the latest 3D-printing technologies and handcrafted clay modeling to conjure the sculptural object.

“As makers of bespoke and beautiful objects, proportion, shape, and form, along with careful selection of colors and materials, are incredibly important to us at Aston Martin,” says Marek Reichman, Executive Vice President & Chief Creative Officer, Aston Martin. “And sometimes, nature can be the best of all designers. So, for inspiration of the decanter for this ingenious and special one-off ARC-52 Mokume Edition, we turned to the black rocks in the bay of Loch Indaal, home to the Bowmore Distillery.”

Unsurprisingly such unique beauty paired with the age of the whisky results in one exceptionally priced bottle. The heady Bowmore ARC-52 Mokume Edition will be auctioned on May 26th by Sotheby’s with an estimate of $175,000-275,000, but will be accompanied with the opportunity to enjoy an experience at Bowmore Distillery and also get behind the wheel of the limited-edition Aston Martin DBX Bowmore Edition whilst on Islay, a similarly rare edition of the heritage brand’s ultra-luxury SUV embellished with Bowmore-themed copper inlays using the warmly hued metal sourced from the original whisky still to accent the side strakes of the DBX (only 18 were produced in this unique specification).

Gregory Han is the Managing Editor of Design Milk. A Los Angeles native with a profound love and curiosity for design, hiking, tide pools, and road trips, a selection of his adventures and musings can be found at gregoryhan.com.

The Kaanch Glass Series is the abstract, colorful result of a collaboration between Diego Olivero Studio and talented Indian artisans. The one-of-a-kind objects and lamps translate the Delhi-based artisans’ craft into unique glass art – in fact, Kaanch is Hindi for “glass.”

Inspired by the opposing ideas of chaos and noise, peace and stillness, colors and transparency, and connections and independence, Kaanch fuses these themes together. To do it, each of the 11 pieces in the series features elements of colorful glass attached to the exterior of its empty vessel as an expression of emotions.

For the collaboration, Borosilicate glass was used. Invented in Germany during the late 1800s, it’s a special type of the material with a very low chance of thermal expansion – meaning it won’t crack under extreme temperature changes like regular glass. This extreme durability is exactly what makes Borosilicate the go-to glass for high-end restaurants, wineries, and designers.

“I was thrilled to collaborate with these incredible skilled glass artisans, with their historical knowledge of glass combined with their modern visions,” shared Diego Olivero. “These objects contain all the beauty, colors, flavors, noise, and peace that is India… The Kaanch series reinvents the familiar, creating unexpected moments of thought, play, reflection, and surprise.”

The Kaanch Glass Series will be featured at Materiaaal’s “Materials That Disobey” during NYCxDesign Week at Diego Olivero Studio in Dumbo Brooklyn (65 Pearl Street, 224-224A) through May 25, 2023 (12am to 6pm). To learn more about the Kaanch glass series, visit diegoolivero.com.

Kelly Beall is senior editor at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based graphic designer and writer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, and enjoys sharing her finds with others. When undistracted by great art and design, she can be found making a mess in the kitchen, consuming as much information as possible, or on the couch with her three pets. Find her @designcrush on social.

Los Angeles-based Spanish artist and designer Laura Niubó recently launched a new rug collection called Espressionismo Floreale. Described as “the rebirth of life through flowers,” the collection includes six different designs that represent a natural reproductive part of a flower in an abstract way. Perfect for those leaning towards maximalism, these graphic, vibrant rugs display bright colors, geometric shapes, and curvy lines.

Each of the designs – Carpel, Petal, Filament, Leaf, Stamen, and Anther – features a curated color palette that’s bound to elevate the energy of any room. On top of the powerful colors, each carpet boasts a sinuous, graphic pattern that might make you think of the work of Frank Stella.

Petal

Each rug is designed in Los Angeles and hand-tufted in Portugal from a blend of New Zealand wool and vegan silk.

Petal

From Laura: “I want ourselves, our kids and future generations to remember that nature continues offering its beauty and support. Espressionismo Floreale is a chance to feel joy by celebrating all of it. I would love to communicate this message to remind us of the beauty that we are surrounded by, the power of nature and its flowers that make our existence possible. To rethink and readjust to a positive and colorful lifestyle. To uplift the way we feel and live in our everyday environments. Bringing it to life through a collection of rugs and other design objects in the future”.

Filament

Filament

Filament

Leaf

Leaf

Stamen

Stamen

Anther

Anther

Anther

The Espressionismo Floreale collection was presented at Alcova during Milan Design Week 2023.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.

Arper celebrated Milan Design Week 2023 in a big way, releasing its five new 2023 collections that are all focused on exploring life and all of its complexities. The designs offer solutions that inspire beauty, energy, and vitality, all while wrapped up in the perspective that Life is Beautiful.

First up, Arper’s classic Aava got an upgrade with new sustainable materials – meet Aava 02. The new edition, designed by Antti Kotilainen, is made from both post-consumer plastic and virgin polypropylene in a fresh palette of colors. The post-consumer recycled polypropylene is reinforced with fiberglass, offering durability without sacrificing finish and color, two difficult distinctions for sustainable materials. Aava 02’s fully upholstered seats are designed without glue, so that parts may be easily separated for recycling or reuse. The full range of chairs and stools can be finished in this new material, as well as a range of FSC-certified wood or with upholstery in multiple styles. Manufactured to last, Aava 02 should be around for generations to come.

Aava 02

Aava 02

Aava 02

Ralik

Fully modular with elements that can be used together or separately, Ralik includes a pouf, seat with backrest, and a bench. Ichiro Iwasaki designed the family to be used for both work and relaxation with their easy beauty. The system is equipped with quick, tool-free linking for use with its six seating components: a pouf, seat with backrest, and a bench – all available in one and two seat configurations. Ralik’s tables are available in both fixed and adjustable height, slot them in seamlessly to add structure and surface to the softer forms. L-shaped recycled polypropylene legs give the modules a light, sculptural look and access for cleaning underneath. Both Raik’s upholstery and legs come in a variety of colors to mix and match. The tables and seating elements also include charging outlets. The collection can be fully disassembled, with removable upholstery for easy reuse or recycling.

Ralik

Ralik

Ralik

Roopa

The details matter, and Roopa knows it. Doshi Levien’s collection provides essential shapes with a sculptural touch that are finished with attention to surface and texture. The table features a top with semi-translucent glass and a matte FSC-certified, European-sourced MDF frame that provides texture and completes the monochromatic look. The contrast between materials adds a touch of not-too-serious sophistication, similar to the finish first explored in Shaal. Roopa adds light angles to its legs for a subtle, sculptural signature. Finished in warm grey, midnight blue, forest green, or Jaipur pink, the collection can be fully disassembled for proper recycling.

Roopa

Roopa

Roopa

Semiton

Semiton is an adaptive furniture piece that brings structure, surface, and storage to any space. Designed by García Cumini, it’s endlessly customizable with aluminum bases and tabletops that are offered in two lengths and three distinct modules of two heights that can finished with doors, open shelving, or closed on one side. Finished on all sides, the modular Semiton system can be expanded or contracted to accommodate your current demands and needs. A space for hidden cable management ensures the integrity of the overall aesthetic stays intact. Modules can be finished individually in a broad palette of MDF using bold colors or wood veneer. All components can be fully disassembled and reconfigured.

Semiton

Semiton

Semiton

Shaal

Receiving a fresh update in 2023, Doshi Levien’s Shaal collection now includes a chaise, daybed, and ottoman. Structured yet soft, the seating was inspired by an “embrace” of comfort and capacity for every situation. The new additions offer more functionality and form. All of the modules can combine leather and fabric finishes from Shaal’s broad range, with the exception of the ottoman – which comes only in a monomaterial version. As with the other new collections, Shaal can be entirely disassembled, including removable cushion upholstery for easy refurbishment and maintenance.

Shaal

Shaal

To learn more about all of Arper’s new 2023 collections, visit arper.com.

Photography by Salva López.

Kelly Beall is senior editor at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based graphic designer and writer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, and enjoys sharing her finds with others. When undistracted by great art and design, she can be found making a mess in the kitchen, consuming as much information as possible, or on the couch with her three pets. Find her @designcrush on social.