Muuto’s Midst Table by TAF Studio is a generous, round dining table for friends and family to gather, an inviting place of communion and comfort for the everyday and occasional.

Its refined silhouette is simple yet distinctive, enhanced by distinct detailing and contrasting materiality of either matte solid oak or linoleum on a monolithic base made of spun steel with a durable high gloss finish.

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Collaborations with textile specialists saw beloved designs enhanced in new wardrobes. Gubi released a special edition of the Danish brad’s iconic 9602 Floor Lamp dressed by renowned Parisian textile house Maison Pierre Frey.

The pattern, named Le Jardin de Palais, is a dreamlike depiction of a fantasy garden; its intricacy creates a pleasing contrast with the lamp’s clean-lined, geometric simplicity.

Fogia tapped trailblazing Dutch textile specialist ByBorre to create three unique fabrics to add a brand-new expression to some of their most iconic pieces.

Unveiled during 3DD, the vibrantly upholstered pieces reflect the Swedish brand’s aim of achieving unexpected possibilities through collaboration.

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Design's grooviest era returns but with a minimalist twist. This was evident in Norr11, a Copenhagen-headquartered design company that previewed the beautiful Jagger sofa, a contemporary take on iconic ’70s furniture design and sunken lounge interiors.

Available in a lounge sofa and dining collection, its curved form and limitless modular combinations transform any space into a dreamy and fluid environment.

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Accessories took a turn for the whimsical this year, especially at Hay. Continuing Hay’s collaboration with Muller Van Severen, two new additions to the Arcs Collection were introduced–the Arcs Trolley and the Arcs Mirror.

Featuring the scalloped silhouette that gives the Arcs family its signature shape, these curves also have a function in their application. Both trolleys and mirrors are designed to be used widely, and the stainless steel on objects in various sizes will be right at home in almost any room. 

The cosy macaron-shaped seats of Fredericia’s Pioneer stools by Copenhagen-based designer Maria Bruun belie their precision.

This new stool by the Danish family-owned design company renowned for creating modern originals has done this again with the sculpturally minimalistic Pioneer range, which is functional, friendly and fits any interior.

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Instead of fixed storage solutions, keep your furniture arrangements and interiors fluid with free-standing cabinets.

&Tradition’s Trace cabinet by Space Copenhagen combines luxurious details with a sleek silhouette and a glass door to frame the precious items within. Complete with understated details, the subtle addition of brass works complements the pieces’ refined craftsmanship. 

Unlike its name, the rather discreet Loud Cabinet by Norwegian brand Northern is a versatile piece.

Designed by the Stockholm-based duo Färg & Blanche with a smooth curving silhouette, its naturally good looks and finely tailored details are crafted from solid oak and oak veneer with push-open doors and bronze glass shelving.

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Statement lighting with a modern twist made a strong case that visually impactful and sleek are not mutually exclusive.

Canadian brand ANDLight showed the mesmerising Iris pendant characterised by its sizeable elliptical shape and diffused light. Designed by Caine Heintzman, the studio’s founder, its acrylic shell emits a warm, subdued light, and its largest iteration weighs only 6kgs.

In its latest collaboration with Copenhagen-based Studio 0405, Hay introduced an extension of the Apollo lighting range - the Apollo Chandelier. Made of clear anodised aluminium tubes, which gives the chandelier a very industrial form, the smooth hand-blown glass shades make this traditional typology contemporary and fresh.

Cypriot-born London-based designer Michael Anastassiades presented a new lighting collection in collaboration with Anker& Co. and Danish design gallery Dansk Møbelkunst, which specialises in rare, historical pieces. The dramatic geometry of his Peaks family of pendants, composed of a string of elongated cones in different configurations, was particularly evident against the modernist Danish furniture.

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Design brands looked to the art world for inspiration with captivating artist collaborations. The results live in the intersection of imagination and innovation, offering pieces imbued with strong narratives.

Northern’s Brim vase started as a year-long project for Norwegian artist Ann Kristin Einarse who tasked herself with making, glazing, and firing a new ceramic vase every day in 2019. This project served as the Northern version, which keeps usually removed irregularities after the casting and drying process to highlight each vase’s unique personality.

Ferm Living’s collaboration with Norwegian artist Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng continues with Dal Piece, which acts as both an intriguing sculpture and a functional object for the home.

Crafted entirely from recycled cast aluminium, the organically shaped piece was inspired by a mountainside in Gudbrandsdalen, Norway, where the slow trickle of water had carved curves into the hard rock. 

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New technology continues to transform and miniaturise previously unwieldy objects, allowing portability more than ever. This is particularly apparent in lighting, where the tyranny of electric supply no longer rules.

Gubi’s iconic Multi-Lite Collection by Louis Weisdorf has benefited from this. The soon-to-be-launched portable version announced at 3DD will have distinctive opposing outside shades that can individually be rotated and transformed into multiple combinations while offering ambient lighting wherever you desire. 

Bang & Olufsen’s new portable Beosound A5 speaker, designed in collaboration with the Danish-Italian design duo GamFratesi is another winner.

Boasting exceptional sound, the Beosound A5 in natural aluminium with a woven paper fibre front and a light oak handle creates a feeling of carefree Scandinavian summers spent at the beach. The black anthracite aluminium version paired with a dark oak wood speaker cover and handle evokes the aesthetic of winter woodlands.

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