Furniture

January 8, 2023

Contemporary Furniture Inspired by Classical Art Brings Treasures of the Past Into Our Homes

Viewing ancient art is an awe-inspiring experience. But while this is usually reserved for seeing ruins in museums, Sebastian Errazuriz finds ways of incorporating these historical masterpieces into modern living. The New York-based designer creates exquisite furniture designs inspired by classical art from ancient Greece and the Roman empire, seamlessly melding the past with the present. The ongoing series is titled Antiquities and combines iconic figurative sculptures with tables, bookcases, coffee tables, and more.

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November 28, 2022

Stylish Table Elegantly Mimics the Depths of the Ocean

The Abyss Horizon Table by designer Christopher Duffy of Duffy London first made waves back in 2016, when the original design captured our imagination with its ingenious use of wood and turquoise-colored glass to evoke the depths of the ocean. Its beauty even caught the eye of Musée des Arts Décoratifs at The Louvre in Paris, which acquired a table in 2019 to add it to the French National collection.

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August 2, 2022

Modern Minimalist Coffee Table Includes a Cozy Cat Bed Felines Will Feel Safe In

Cats have an undeniable affinity for small safe spaces. They often opt to hop into a cardboard box, but who wants used packaging lying around their home? Luckily, Portuguese designer João Teixeira has designed a clever cat bed with a feline’s preference in mind, without sacrificing style. Teixeira's design boasts modern minimalism with high functionality and a Scandanavian influence.

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May 2, 2022

Surfboard-Shaped Resin and Wood Tables Are Made to Glow-in-the-Dark

Wood and “water” converge in the striking custom-made tables by ThunderWood Studio. The Ukraine-based designer creates the spectacular effect of cerulean ocean waves washing up on shore with epoxy resin and enhances their visual appeal by shaping the furniture into surfboards. Oleksiy, who is the creative force behind ThunderWood Studio, had no artistic background prior to starting his business.

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