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AS SEEN BY STUDIO MARFA

Perceived as the suitcase of choice for the tech-conscious jet set elite, the RIMOWA cabin trolley carries the materiality and aesthetics of the aviation age. When RIMOWA contacted us and asked us to play with their famous cabin trolley, we accentuated that perception by turning it into the most luxurious, heroic, individual and confident piece we could have ever imagined – The Jetpack

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tags: Berlin, Kant Garagen, Rimowa, As seen By, Jetpack
categories: Exhibition, NewDesign
Thursday 11.10.22
Posted by Florestan Schuberth
 

SHIFTING DUNES

We are happy to be back in person and invite you to come and see us at our booth to explore our latest designs.

SHIFTING DUNES are the frame and inspiration of what we created and introduce this year.

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tags: milan, SaloneSatellite, Atlas
categories: Exhibition, NewDesign
Monday 05.23.22
Posted by Florestan Schuberth
 

Back in Milan, see you soon!

Salone Satellite 2022 Booth B17 June 7th - 12th

It's more than three years ago since we met you at our previous exhibition at the Salone Satellite. Now we're getting ready for another run and inviting you to take a closer look.

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tags: milan, SaloneSatellite
categories: Exhibition, NewDesign
Thursday 05.12.22
Posted by Florestan Schuberth
 

ANDY at Salone Satellite 2019

We are happy to present our new prototype to you! After many months of work, we finally can introduce our ANDY Chair to the public. Today is the perfect day for this occasion as the Salone del Mobile opens its doors. 

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ANDY

We started working on ANDY from summer 2018. The aim was a design that leaves the traditional appearance of Viennese cane behind and impresses with its functional potential.

Concept

Proud and sincere, ANDY presents his curved backrest. In a cheeky way, he puts the traditional Viennese cane to the test.

The woven cane becomes the focus of the design. Determined in place of the frame the mesh defines the shape of the chair. The wood elements are brought to a formal minimum so that the three-dimensionally stretched cane can develop its ergonomic potential.

The combination of the flat-covered seat and the round shaped back presents itself as a mutual reference of tradition and modern presence.

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Salone Satellite starts today

We are in Milan, our booth is ready and we can´t wait to for you to come around to see ANDY in person.

If you consider a planned meeting, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Salone del Mobile 2019
When: April 9th - 14th 2019
Open: 9.00 am - 7.00 pm
Where: Fiera Milano - Rho / Satellite section - Booth B21
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tags: SaloneSatellite, milan, ANDY, wood
categories: Exhibition, NewDesign
Tuesday 04.09.19
Posted by Florestan Schuberth
 

Milan, see you soon!

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We are getting ready for this year´s Salone satellite

It's almost a year ago since we met you at our previous exhibition at the Salone Satellite. Now we're getting ready for another run.

For this year's exhibition we worked on a new design we can't wait to present to you. Until then have a look at this little appetizer and get an impression of what's coming up. 

Wood & Cane: Soon we´ll show you what´s new about that!

Wood & Cane: Soon we´ll show you what´s new about that!

Our aim is to reach out for editors and companies to design for. Presenting at the Salone Satellite can be the perfect opportunity to get in contact with industry professionals, press and designers. 

So, save the date and come to Milan! 

If you consider a planned meeting, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Salone del Mobile 2019
When: April 9th - 14th 2019
Open: 9.00 am - 7.00 pm
Where: Fiera Milano - Rho / Satellite section - Booth B21
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ABOUT SALONE SATELLITE

Salone Satellite was the first event to focus on young designers, instantly becoming the unrivalled place for interface with manufacturers, talent scouts and the most promising young designers, and since 1998 runs again concurrently with the Salone del Mobile Milano.

Source: Salone del Mobile


BASCHNJA Lamps by Ilja Huber

BASCHNJA Lamps by Ilja Huber

Ilja Huber at Imm Cologne 2019

Congratulations to our fellow friend Ilja for winning the IMM Pure Talents Award 2019 in Cologne.

His three-part light fixture “Baschnja” can be split into individual light sources and positioned freely in the room so that users can create precisely the lighting atmosphere that they want. Each light source can be operated independently.

Source: IMM Pure Talents

Ilja Huber: Instagram

tags: milan, SaloneSatellite, Cologne, IMM
categories: Exhibition, NewDesign
Tuesday 02.19.19
Posted by Florestan Schuberth
 

Fresh ideas and new concepts in the making

fresh ideas put into sketches and new concept models

fresh ideas put into sketches and new concept models

The design year 2018 started with many new contacts in Cologne, a beautiful and successful exhibition in Milan and great new opportunities to look ahead. 

Back home we started right away working on fresh ideas and new concepts. Currently we're exploring new materials and shapes we haven't used before - a very exciting time for us.

In september we'll be in Paris for one day to have a look at the Maison&Objet Fair. We're already curious if this could be a destination for an exhibition in 2019. 

Feel free to contact us if you're around, too ;) 

tags: milan, studio marfa, new ideas
categories: NewDesign
Thursday 07.26.18
Posted by Florestan Schuberth
 

More than an evolution - The SOMA Chair in leather

Since we started this project, we always had the vision of developing a beautiful leather cover for the SOMA Chair

YUMA by Florestan Schuberth

It´s a personal thing

Most of you probably know us because of our SOMA Chair. This chair already opened many opportunities for us. Actually - without it you might have never visited this blog post.

Over time we developed tiny little details on the Kvadrat textile cover always aiming for further perfection. The result of this work was the exhibition in Milan and Cologne as part of the "ein&zwanzig" competition as well as winning the Red Dot Award 2017.

But now it is time to take SOMA to the next level. Thanks to Brockmann & Bernsee we were able to make a dream come true...

SOMA Chair in leather

We are proud to finally present our SOMA Chair in leather. Together with Jens Brockmann, a saddler master from Bordesholm in Germany, we worked hard to develop a single layer leather seating that is comfortable on the one hand and respects the traditional craftsmanship of saddle making on the other.

SOMA Leather Detail

This also includes the decision for the right cow hide. The core leather we used is a smooth 4mm strong piece. We took care to focus on a single and symmetrical piece featuring the great aspects of the material.

Making of SOMA in leather

How it´s made

The process to bring leather to the SOMA was so exciting that we like to share an insight. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Coming this week there will be a short making of.


Salone del Mobile 2018

This weekend we're heading to Milan

We are about to finish the last preparations for our upcoming exhibition at the Salone Satellite in Milan. We're excited, well prepared and ready to go. Thumbs up!

If you consider a planned meeting, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Salone del Mobile 2018
When: April 17th - 22nd 2018
Open: 9.30 am - 6.30 pm
Where: Fiera Milano - Rho / Satellite section - Booth B21
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tags: SaloneSatellite, Milan, SOMA, Leather
categories: Exhibition, NewDesign
Tuesday 04.10.18
Posted by Florestan Schuberth
 

Meet MODULO

Finally, its time to present you the Sideboard Prototype MODULO

YUMA by Florestan Schuberth

Yes, this is clearly a sideboard - equipped with sliding doors, drawers and a hinged door. But still this is just an example of what MODULO could be.

MODULO

Hidden within the frame structure lays the possibility for customization. With MODULO Florestan took the individual needs for storage solutions as a base to create his concept. Thereby he focused on three requirements for his design:

  • Storing things is purely individual - so should be the elements of a storage system.

  • Individuality needs to be highlighted - a contour will put the elements into focus.

  • Keeping things consistent - different elements become a single object in the end.

Enjoy a short video introduction of MODULO

MODULO - Sideboard

The sideboard can be determined in width, equipped with drawers, compartments, sliding and hinged doors while the elements are colored in an individual color scheme. 

Learn more about MODULO


Salone del Mobile 2018

You want to take a closer look at our designs? Come to Milan!

Our exhibition at Salone Satellite comes closer and we are excited to start our trip to Milan. You are more than welcome visiting us at our booth. If you consider a planned meeting, don’t hesitate to contact us.

But for now, we wish you happy easter and relaxing holidays!

Salone del Mobile 2018
When: April 17th - 22nd 2018
Open: 9.30 am - 6.30 pm
Where: Fiera Milano - Rho / Satellite section - Booth B21
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tags: SaloneSatellite, Milan, Modulo
categories: Exhibition, NewDesign
Thursday 03.29.18
Posted by Florestan Schuberth
 

Introducing the YUMA Table

YUMA is one of our new designs - and by far the biggest

YUMA by Florestan Schuberth

The YUMA Table

It´s time to meet our new YUMA Table! This is a very special piece to our portfolio. More than usual this design is driven by a strong conceptual approach.

YUMA´s design is dealing with the question: What makes a table?

Every element of YUMA contributes to the answer.. This way YUMA becomes a table "prototype" which explains in a unique way what a table can be.

About YUMA: 

YUMA tells us that the surrounding space is part of the conceptual understanding of a table. In a playful manner, YUMA invites us for having a conversation.

By sitting at the table the user enters into the table’s space. The user’s lower body dissolves symbolically in the decreasing transparency of the engraved glass.

Enjoy our small video introduction of YUMA

Prototype: 

The transformation of the concept into the final prototype was an interesting and exciting challenge. The lower structure of the table is made of triangle steel tubes which are very hard to get - but fit the design perfectly.

The huge laser engraved glass tabletop was a project for itself. Creating a smooth transparency-falloff took me all the way to the research and development department of a leading German laser machine developer.


Salone del Mobile 2018

just 4 more weeks to go

We are excited to exhibit our new designs in Milan this year. Of course we invite you to come around our booth. If you consider a planned meeting, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Salone del Mobile 2018
When: April 17th - 22nd 2018
Open: 9.30 am - 6.30 pm
Where: Fiera Milano - Rho / Satellite section - Booth B21
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tags: SaloneSatellite, YUMA, Milan
categories: Exhibition, NewDesign
Tuesday 03.20.18
Posted by Florestan Schuberth