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W - N o t c h b y c a s t cast was formed less than a year ago
by Napawan tuangkitkun and two partners, and it aims to shed some
light on discarded materials. the wood from the W-Notch garden
stool is from old railway tracks, says Napawan of the minimalist
industrial-style seat. to better appreciate the naturally aged
reclaimed wood, the designers decided to use a simple metal stand
to display it like a piece of art. www.fb.com/castbkk
b a m b o o m o s a i c v a s e s b y b a m b u N i q u e
specialising in resort-style furniture and accessories made with
thailand-grown Phai tong bamboo, bambuniques designs are
sustainable and long-lasting, thanks to a treatment process that
protects it from termites. We love how different shades of bamboo
create the mosaic surfaces, giving an edgy twist to the natural
material. www.bambunique.com
L i k a y b y s r i N L i mNamed after a form of traditional
thai folk theatre known for its colourful and dazzling costumes,
Likay is graphic and textile designer sarinya Limthongtips tribute
to the classic art form. With this invigorating textile pattern,
sarinya hopes to demonstrate how thais can still embrace their
culture within contemporary settings. www.srinlim.com
Part thai, Part GLoba L
While sti l l f irmly rooted in local materials, techniques and
culture, thai design is now savvier than ever. as seen at the
bangkok international Gift Fair and bangkok
international houseware Fair 2014, thai designers are now
creating refined interpretations of universal trends, with many
pieces featuring a brand of humour that s
synonymous with their heritage. We bring you the best of what
caught our eye at the fair, including brands and designers to keep
on your radar.
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s a b a i - dFlamboyant and eccentric, yet wonderfully elegant,
every piece in sabai-ds collection is handcrafted with the same
amount of love and passion an artist would put into each artwork.
co-owner and designer Paramet saentaweesuk shares that his vision
is to create art in the form of furniture, rather than design
furniture for the home. a favourite among the local creative crowd,
sabai-d is known for its playful designs such as the ma Nung bench
(pictured above) inspired by the thai word for bench (ma nung),
which directly translates to horse and sit. Paramet also enjoys
thinking out of the box in terms of materials. one example is the
ind Wing chair, which appears to have a steel frame, but is in fact
made of wood. www.iamsabai-d.com
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c o c o o N h a N G i N G L a m P b y k o r a k o t designer
Nopparat chaiwong grew up in a small town surrounded by fishermen,
and took inspiration for this sculptural pendant lamp from their
net-weaving techniques. Just like the rest of korakots lighting
designs, the cocoon hanging lamp is inspired by thai techniques and
environments, such as the use of locally sourced natural materials,
including bamboo and hemp rope. www.korakot.net
L a m y a i b y h o o G made out of solid ash or oak, the Lam
yai table lamp comes in two parts a stand and a spherical head.
When assembled, the light sits snugly on its body, but you can
rotate it in any direction you please. this clever and quirky
design comes in three shades: Natural, tabacco and ebony.
www.hoogshop.com
P r a i b y k i d d e e d e s i G N m.L. Poramats varavarna is
the brain behind Prai, a simple and creative solution to building
your own vertical garden. this modular system is inspired by plants
that grow on cliff faces, and is made up of individual boat-shaped
planters which allow you to inject greenery into your home be it in
a small corner of your bedroom, or against the fence of your back
porch. www.kiddeedesign.com
P u N - s u k b y h a r i o r aWith a shared loved for small
furniture that makes you happy, fresh graduates Nutdanai
siribongkot and chayamin sakdikul got together to design a
collection of scandinavian-inspired wooden pieces. under the hari
ora brand, the budding designers hope to present pieces that are
warm and functional, such as the Pun-suk table, which features a
pull-out ledge to hold additional dishes a nifty solution,
especially for large families!www.fb.com/pages/
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r o c k y b y e v e r y d a y relive the simple delight of
sitting on a rocking horse as a child with the rocky stool by
everyday studio, which has a rein that allows you to carry this
lightweight design. Whether you straddle this stool like a cowboy
or ride sideways like a lady, this piece will definitely inject a
little cheer into your household. www.everyday-
studio.com
space-saving furniture, sustainable products and designs that
value craftsmanship were dominant
themes that ran throughout the fair.
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o u t o F s t o c k www.outofstockdesign.com,
www.industryplus.com.sg the intriguing Luna light was awarded
one of the outstanding talents of 2014 by interni magazine as part
of the asia talents showcase. this design is available under
industry+, a new singapore-based furniture brand.
d e s i N e r ewww.desinere.com.sg home-grown talent melvin ongs
medley of chic designs include the Fraise ornamental paper collar
and the rok concrete paperweight.
s t u d i o N o r mwww.studionorm.com studio Norms series of
contemporary and elegant stainless steel vases represent the
refined aesthetics the studio adheres to.
s t u d i o J u J uwww.studio-juju.com,
www.industryplus.com.sg Founders timo Wong and Priscilla Lui
designed a solid walnut-wood dining set, featuring a sturdy table
and low reclining chairs (pictured), for industry+.
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P d m b r a N d With a couple of accolades already under its
belt, including acknowledgements from Japans Good design award and
singapores Furniture design award, Pdm brand is already on the
regions design radar. its new mat collection (pictured above) took
home a couple of honours under the asia talents showcase at the
bangkok international houseware Fair. We used traditional ways to
produce the polypropylene mats, but gave it a modern geometric
design, says founder and designer doonyapol srichan. standing out
from the many friendly designs at the fair, his work like the steel
Paper chair is sleek, edgy and unabashedly urban.
www.pdmbrand.com
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u N i e b y a L L t a G do you often find yourself rummaging
through your bag right before you leave home, to check if you have
everything you need? one way to beat that last-minute search for
those loose (but essential) items is by placing them right by the
door and the slim unie floor lamp, along with its detachable
shelves and mirror, is the perfect piece to hold all your little
knick-knacks. www.alltagdesign.com
F r u i t c a N d L e s b y N i m i t e d display these candles
in a fruit bowl at home and amuse your guests by picking up an
apple or pear to light. made to look, feel and peel just like real
fruit, Nimiteds delightful candles work as fun accessories to
inject humour into your home setting and liven up your tablescape.
www.nimited.com
at this years bangkok international houseware Fair, 40 emerging
designers from around the region were recognised through the asia
talents showcase. home & decor couldnt be more pleased to see
singapore being represented by these cutting-edge local design
studios.
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