Germany, Austria, and Sweden are just a few of the nations represented by the designers and manufacturers in this roundup of international product design, ranging from high-strength cement tiles to silk window curtains.
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Paiova 5 Tub Duravit duravit.us Originally released by Duravit in 2012, the Paiova 5 bathtub has been updated by the Vienna-based design firm EOOS to be streamlined to fit any bathroom space. No longer limited to corner spaces, the geometrically shaped tub comes in two styles: a sculptural design that expands into the room or a built-in version for customized installations. The 22.8”-high tub pairs with Bluetooth and LED technologies and features massaging backrests that can be adjusted to allow for an ergonomic sitting position or a flat recline.
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Paiova 5 Tub Duravit duravit.us Originally released by Duravit in 2012, the Paiova 5 bathtub has been updated by the Vienna-based design firm EOOS to be streamlined to fit any bathroom space. No longer limited to corner spaces, the geometrically shaped tub comes in two styles: a sculptural design that expands into the room or a built-in version for customized installations. The 22.8”-high tub pairs with Bluetooth and LED technologies and features massaging backrests that can be adjusted to allow for an ergonomic sitting position or a flat recline.
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Beso Chair Artifort m2l.com Beso is a versatile trio of upholstered chairs by the Iranian-born, Netherlands-based designer Khodi Feiz for Artifort. Ideal for dining applications, the collection includes an armless chair, an armchair, and a barstool available in textile or leather upholstery. Beso is offered in a wide range of base options, including a four-legged base in powder-coated steel or oiled wood, a powder-coated or polished aluminum five-legged base, or a powder-coated sled base. The seating line is available in the U.S. through M2L.
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Cementiles by India Mahdavi Bisazza bisazza.com Part of the larger Cementiles collection for the Italian tile maker Bisazza, Butterfly is a new tile pattern designed by the Paris-based architect and designer India Mahdavi. Made entirely by hand using high-strength cement blended with colored oxides, Butterfly measures 20 x 20 centimeters and features a pattern of two half-circles with a contrasting background that creates a winged shape. The pattern is available in four muted colorways.
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Flo Lumina m2l.com Available in the U.S. through M2L, Flo is a minimalist LED light designed by the London-based architecture and design firm Foster + Partners for the Italian lighting brand Lumina. The varnish-coated aluminum-and-steel lamp has been updated in a range of matte, bright colors for commercial or residential interiors. Flo is now available as a desk lamp, bedside lamp, and floor lamp in black, white, silver, bronze, green, blue, orange, yellow, and red options.
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Planophore Vitra vitra.com A collaboration between British designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby and Swiss furniture maker Vitra, Planophore functions as a dual-purpose room divider and bookshelf. Inspired by aircraft wings, the solid shelves have rounded bottom edges and appear to float on vertical aluminum panels that can be rotated to serve as functional shelf dividers, allowing for multiple display configurations. Planophore comes in various heights and widths, from a deep sideboard to a tall unit with five shelves.
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Zoom Collection Kinnasand kinnasand.com Designed by creative director Isa Glink for the Swedish brand Kinnasand, Zoom comprises 24 textiles made from materials such as cashmere, silk, and linen in combination with soft wool and man-made fibers. Intended for window treatments, the collection is characterized by contrasting yarn twists, metallic mineral coatings, relief prints with natural fibers, and subtle patterns. Zoom also includes Icon, a handmade silk rug available in 13 shades. Kinnasand is available through several retailers in the U.S., including Luminaire in Miami and Chicago.