Monday, December 1, 2008

red dot: best of the best_3

Chillap_3-in-1 Armchair
(red dot award: product design 2008)


The Chillap occasional chair of the Kamasitra collection offers three well-conceived and pleasing functions: the 360-degree rotating, multifunctional armchair allows to change the desired perspective at any time; the Chillap features a flexible armrest that can be converted into a convenient support for a laptop or book as well in inside as outside position. The functional armchair is available in four different versions with diverse sub-frames of matt or polished stainless steel.

Design : Verhaert New Products & Services, Kruibeke, Belgium (Koen Verhaert)


Cubi-Q_Furniture for Playing
(red dot award: product design 2008)

Cubi-Q has the dimensions 50 x 50 x 50 cm and is made of sealed birch wood. The cube consists of a two-part cover and four internal boxes. By separating them children can use these modules for more than ten different playing situations. Cubi-Q is intended to promote the development of motor activity and creativity. In addition, an array system suitable for children has been integrated. Its unobtrusive look pleasantly integrates into living spaces.

In-house design: Florian Degenhardt, Birte Degenhardt


Dong-Dong-Chiang_Bench, Deck Chair
(red dot award: product design 2008)
The Dong-Dong-Chiang is at the same time a wooden bench and a deck chair. In order to keep its balance and stability when folded two additional legs have been added to the originally four legs. Four pieces of solid wood have been glued together and then cut into two so that the piece of furniture can be folded. The curved part corresponds with the shape of the human body. Tenons joint the boards and the surface has been CNC-polished. The axle centre is made of steel to increase seating comfort and durability.

Design: Chih-Kang Chu, Taipei, Taiwan


Duo Sofa
(red dot award: product design 2008)

With its three elements and two different heights this sofa discerns itself from well-known shapes. It has been conceived for waiting lounges offering a possibility to meet and talk. Everybody may sit down, be it for a short pause or for a long wait. These modules offer a great variety of forms. A home version is also available.

Design: Fred Rieffel, Strasbourg, France


Heartbreaker_Lounge Chair
(red dot award: product design 2008)

Flowing and smooth shapes characterise the Heartbreaker lounge chair. Thanks to a wide and comfortable seat and to the heart-shaped lines it conveys an inviting and familiar impression. The seat shell profiles are accentuated by a fireproof cold-injected foam structure. The 360-degree swivel system has a return mechanism. The central base structure is available both in polished and in matt chrome finish. Through the available range of 196 fabrics and leather colours this chair easily integrates into individual modern lifestyles.

Design: Oscar Tusquets Blanca, Barcelona, Spain


iTable
(red dot award: product design 2008)


The iTable offers manifold new options in home entertainment. The monochrome version in white corresponds with the colourfulness of an iPod. At the bottom side of the table a stereo sound system and a bass reflex box are mounted. A docking station is flush-mounted in the tabletop made of lacquered MDF. The player is automatically identified and the song title displayed. The iPod is operated via remote control and it is simultaneously charged during playback.

In-house design: Ulrich Kössl, Lino Amati

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