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IKEA celebrates its 80th birthday with a new collection
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IKEA celebrates its 80th birthday with a new collection

On 28 July 1943, Ingvar Kamprad, aged just 17, founded IKEA in Älmhult, Sweden. To mark the anniversary, the company is celebrating 80 years of entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration by reimagining iconic products from the early days and connecting the past with the future with a new collection. In the
Nostalgic shapes in a contemporary guise—Roche Bobois’ new collection celebrating the seventies | Solinfo Group
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Nostalgic shapes in a contemporary guise—Roche Bobois’ new collection celebrating the seventies | Solinfo Group

Years ago, they pioneered a Budapest-based downtown lamp store, and their innovative approach has taken them through crises to become the main representative of professional lighting and high-end design in Hungary—the Solinfo Group design empire has been moving forward ever since, as proven by the opening of the first
Meet the chair inspired by brutalist architecture
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Meet the chair inspired by brutalist architecture

The aesthetics and materials of brutalist architecture meet furniture design in Studio FFang’s ‘Core Chair.’ The ‘Core Chair’ combines architecture and furniture design, bridging the two fields with its experimental, sculptural yet functional form. Industrial designer Zhiyuan Fang, founder of Studio Ffang, used raw and unfinished materials and bare
Foster + Partners creates flat-pack design dog kennel
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Foster + Partners creates flat-pack design dog kennel

One of the world’s leading architectural firms has thought small for a change, creating stylish living spaces for four-legged friends. British architectural firm Foster + Partners is used to large-scale projects, with countless museums, skyscrapers, and public buildings to their name. But this time they’ve taken a completely different
Spring terrace inspiration | Solinfo’s 2023 outdoor furniture collection arrives
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Spring terrace inspiration | Solinfo’s 2023 outdoor furniture collection arrives

There’s no shortage of outdoor furniture inspiration this spring, with Home of Solinfo’s terrace showcasing seasonal collections from its partner brands that are not only of the highest quality but are also perfect to mix and match. We’ve picked out some of our favorites, so come and
Projet de cœur, or the heart’s way: Atelier Vime | #DIVE
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Projet de cœur, or the heart’s way: Atelier Vime | #DIVE

The history of wicker furniture and baskets is deeply rooted in that of Vallabrègues in Provence, but it took Anthony Watson and Benoît Rauzy to revive this wonderful tradition. We invite you to join us once again in the latest episode of our DIVE series. Dive in! In our bi-weekly
Alessi moves into furniture
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Alessi moves into furniture

Italian homeware brand Alessi has made a jump into the world of furniture, launching the Poêle Collection designed by Philippe Starck. Unveiled in Alessi’s Milan design week exhibition, Ars Metallica, the collection includes chairs and a coat stand. Alessi president Alberto Alessi said the launch could mark a new
Hungarian design LAB incubation program returns for the third time
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Hungarian design LAB incubation program returns for the third time

In spring 2022, the Hungarian Fashion & Design Agency launched its design LAB incubation program, in which manufacturers and designers were supported to develop a new product. The primary goal of the design LAB incubation program is to promote the creation of collaborations between players in the creative sector, manufacturers and
How does the crisis impact the Polish furniture industry?
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How does the crisis impact the Polish furniture industry?

Poland has a remarkable furniture industry; the Central European country is a global leader in the production and export of furniture. The sector has decades-long history, and it even played an important role in some furniture giants’ first steps, such as IKEA. The Polish furniture industry is on the up,
Furniture that tell a story: introducing NORNA
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Furniture that tell a story: introducing NORNA

In the world of NORNA, everything has a meaning, from the name choice to the concept shaping the furniture pieces and their design. Founded in 2022, the brand has exhibited at several trade shows over the past year and plans to launch an outdoor furniture range this year. Let’s
An empire built from lamps | The Solinfo Story
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An empire built from lamps | The Solinfo Story

They started with a small downtown lamp shop and today they are associated with the world’s most important design brands. Zoltán Orbán, one of the founders and owners of Solinfo, told us how they built the Solinfo Group from a two-person business into a genuine design empire. How did
Bold shapes and soft fabrics | NOOM’s new collection
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Bold shapes and soft fabrics | NOOM’s new collection

The furniture brand is unstoppable: despite the war, it has launched a striking new collection straight from Ukraine. We’ve written before about NOOM’s furniture that is both comfortable and eye-catching, and this time they’ve come up with a new range called Flock. At the heart of the
Chameleon Office Booth: a step towards sustainability
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Chameleon Office Booth: a step towards sustainability

Sustainability and social responsibility are now essential parts of any company’s identity. This applies not only to market roles or marketing activities, but also to the workplace. The fast-changing office environment is not ideal when it comes to sustainability. Recognizing this problem, Askia Furniture has designed the Kameleon Office