H&D Hotlist #140: New design products, furniture and accessories
From porcelain wares inspired by Singapore's beloved otters to a new soft furnishing brand in town, here are the latest and greatest we love.
By Young Lim, Melody Bay, Asih Jenie & Germaine Cheah -
SWEET DREAMS
It is impossible to get the deepest sleep unless you have plush, comfortable bedding every night. Laze Living’s Supima Cotton Bedding Set offers both function and form.
Available in eight colours inspired by the beauty of nature, they feature the highest quality cotton and sateen weaving techniques that guarantee a vibrant, silky finish for ultimate comfort.
Want to add some extra oomph to your sleeping arrangement? You might want to check out the Zen triple-gauze blanket. Dreams are made of its irresistibly soft texture!
The Supima Cotton Bedding Set retails from $124, and the Zen triple gauze blanket at $68 at www.lazeliving.com.
NEW NORMAL, NEW DESIGNS
The third edition of Singapore Creator Awards (SCA) has announced its winners, which include a contactless bubble hand sanitiser, soap stickers that promote handwashing amongst young children, and a digital payment app for the visually impaired.
Opal, a contactless dispenser designed by four students from NUS’s School of Design & Environment that releases rinse-free sanitising bubbles continuously for three seconds using a smart sensor, clinched both the gold award in the Aspiring Designer category as well as the New Potential Star award.
The Singapore Creator Awards is co-organised by Singapore Press Holdings’ (SPH) Chinese Media Group and Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, and supported by SG Enable, Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), Singapore Management University (SMU) Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE). Visit https://sgcreatorawards.com for more information.
OTTER BE PROUD
National Day celebrations may be over but there’s no reason not to continue showing off your patriotic spirit with this delightful collection of Singapore-inspired porcelain tableware by homegrown studio Supermama.
The central motif in the Nanyang Porcelain line features a pair of frolicking otters, based on a photo that was shot by PM Lee Hsien Loong, while the surrounding borders include lucky symbols for longevity and prosperity.
The Nanyang Porcelain range includes plates, bowls and saucers with prices range from $32-60 for sets of two or four at www.supermamastore.com.
HAVE A SEAT
With its A-frame, elegantly tapering legs and slim profile, the RAKE Chair by OKHA is an expression of both dignity and grace. There are eight ash or oak frame options to pick from, ranging from natural ash to carbon oak, and nine leather colour choices for the upholstery. You can customise the chair to match any aesthetic.
The OKHA Rake dining chair retails at www.okha.com, pricing upon request.
GERMAN EXCELLENCE
Local designer furniture retailer P5 Furniture has collaborated with German fabric and furniture house Jab Anstoetz to open its first flagship showroom in Singapore.
Founded in 1946 as a wholesale business for decoration and upholstery, Jab Anstoetz Group has expanded to include brands Jab Anstoetz Fabrics, Jab Anstoetz Flooring, Jab Anstoetz Furniture, Soleil Bleu, Carlucci and Chivasso, all of which are available at the new P5 showroom, which is Jab Anstoetz’s first showroom in South-east Asia.
The Jab Anstoetz showroom is located at 15 Scotts Road, #01-01 Thong Teck Building. Visit www.facebook.com/jabanstoetzinteriors and www.p5.com.sg for more information.