H&D Hotlist #138: New design products, furniture and accessories
From textured tiles that lend a romantic touch to cantilevered plywood chairs, here are some of our new favourites!
By Asih Jenie & Germaine Cheah -
CONTEMPORARY CANDLESTICKS
Japanese designer Hiroto Yoshizoe has captured the romance and beauty of candlelight and reimagined it for our contemporary world with Hymn, a rechargeable portable lamp series from Ambientec.
The lamps feature an element of movement, which is achieved by combining a small lens in transparent acrylic in a thin metal holder with a metal pendulum that sways thanks to magnetic forces, creating a dancing effect akin to candlelight.
Ambientec’s Hymn series is launched at Supersalone in Milan, price upon request. Visit www.ambientec.co.jp for more information.
SCULPTURAL WONDER
British furniture brand Isokon Plus will launch Iso-lounge chair, its first collaboration with famed designer Jasper Morrison during the London Design Festival in late September.
Developed over 18 months, Iso-lounge is a sculptural chair made of engineered plywood with a deceptively simple form that pushes the technical performance of its material. It is an excellent nod to the modernist Bauhaus era.
Iso-lounge is available to pre-order from £1,500 (approximately $2,790) at www.isokonplus.com.
THE MASTER'S TOOLS
Without tools, what is a master? It would be hard to ignore Sharp’s new electric ovens of volumes of 25 litres, 32 litres, and 38 litres, especially if you are a whiz at the kitchen.
These can be used to roast, bake, toast, and more, so you can be sure your dinner is always perfect and hungry stomachs won’t ever be disappointed.
They also feature top and bottom heating elements, which ensure even and complete cooking.
Sharp’s electric ovens retail from$119 at www.sg.sharp.
TILE OF THE MONTH
PURE ROMANCE
Can white be festive, decorative, or romantic? Absolutely. The Lumina wall tile collection from Hafary injects personality into plain white tiles with textures and tone-on-tone graphics.
This Lumina Flow White Mat features an embossed vine motif that adds a romantic touch to any surface – a clean look doesn’t mean boring. The collection is suitable for bathroom, kitchen, and living spaces in both commercial and residential spaces.
The Lumina Flow White Mat wall tiles by FAP Ceramiche retail for $7.5 per sq m at Hafary.
VAXX PRIVILEGE
Have you had both of your vaccine jabs yet? If yes, you are qualified to enjoy a $50 discount on Zinus’ iCoil 2.0 Cool Series mattresses – on top of any existing store promotions. Simply present your TraceTogether app or the vaccine centre’s acknowledgement slip to claim the promotion.
The mattresses in the collection range from $649 to $1,599 and feature a special cover that is cool to the touch, a boon for a good sleep in hot and humid Singapore. Their organic latex foam is also hypoallergenic and suitable for sleepers with sensitive skin concerns.
Visit www.zinus.com.sg for more information.