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ICFF 2013: Jake Dyson Unveils Two New Lamps at ICFF

Ali Morris — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:00:42 +0000

Debuted at ICFF this week, the CSYS Tall and Clamp, are two new LED task lights by designer Jake Dyson.

The CSYS lamps are environmentally conscious, dimmable LED lights that marry breakthrough technology with innovative design offering precise light direction through three axes of mechanical movement.

The introduction of CSYS Tall and Clamp to the U.S. market follows last year’s launch of the innovative lighting collection at ICFF 2012.

The CSYS Tall stands at 4.5 feet with a whole arm width of 2 feet and features a slim, compact design. At full height and full beam, the light creates a vast 8-foot diameter pool of warm white light and offers precise light direction through three axes of mechanical movement and dimmable LED lights.

Also new to the collection is the CSYS CLaMP, a new clamp fastening desk lamp. Featuring the same technology as it’s floor-standing cousin, the CSYS CLAMP is designed to free up space on desks and can be mounted onto shelving systems and alternative surfaces.

Both designs are fully dimmable and feature touch sensitive switch and light level memory. They can be smoothly manoeuvred, both horizontally and vertically, as well as rotationally through 360 ̊, to allow precise positioning. The inventive use of heat pipe technology ensures sustainable, high-quality performance by maintaining the brightness and color rendition of the LED chips for over 160,000 hours of continual use.

For more information contact www.jakedyson.com

About the Designer: After studying industrial design at Central St. Martins College of Art and Design, Jake Dyson worked across retail, cafe and club interiors. He set up his own workshop and mill that he purchased where the true research and development flourished with his ability to work hands-on. From there, Dyson and his team grew, creating pieces like the CSYS LED task lamp after six years of research and development.

ICFF 2013: Outdoor Furniture by Wildspirit

Ali Morris — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:22 +0000

Earlier this week at ICFF, Belgian furniture manufacturers Wildspirit presented a new line of outdoor furniture. The collection is made up of six of the brand’s existing indoor designs, whose shapes, materials and finishes have been tweaked for outdoor use.

With the addition of weatherproof materials, finishes and dirt resistance, Wildfire’s new outdoor collection is made to battle the elements in style.

The solid wood Motley by Samuel Chan can be used as a stool, side table or coffee table. Made from cedar, the scent of the wood keeps the insects at bay.

Play by Alain Berteau Elegant is an elegant wooden stacking chair and stool design. It’s ergonomic and luxurious form makes it perfect for hospitality and residential projects.

Inspired by the works of Charles Eames, the sculptural MoonLounger combines natural materials such as wood and leather with contemporary forms.

The Cake 80 by Alain Berteau is a playful but practical pouf for both indoor and outdoor use. Cake 80 is upholstered in a durable water-resistant, color-fast and fast drying upholstery.

This bone-shaped dog bed by Gerd Couckhuyt is simply called ‘Dog’s Palace’.

For more information visit www.wildspirit.be

About the manufacturer: Belgian design brand Wildspirit aims to produce designs that balance sustainability, beauty and functionality. Using sustainable, high quality materials, Wildfire works with celebrated designers such as Alain Berteau, Gerd Couckhuyt, Michael Bihain, Twan Verlinden, Alain Monnens, Axel Enthoven and Erik Jansen to create interior objects that exude calm, luxury and simplicity.

Compact Contract: Serra by Viccarbe

Alicita Rodriguez — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:08 +0000

The genius of Victor Carrasco for Viccarbe, Serra is a small, portable table “designed with a belt for easy movement.” Users need just grab hold of the lightweight piece and carry it like a piece of luggage (except much more easily)! Sized for laptops, tablet computers, and other small devices, Serra is also a great piece for the Luddite who simply wants a place to rest coffee or cake. It’s perfect for readers as well, who can open up their books and magazines on the slick surface.

Portable Table with Carrying Belt

Constructed of a calibrated steel column lacquered in thermoset epoxy, Serra includes a lacquered MDF top in a range of colors and a belt made of high-resistance technical fabric. This little table is ideal for all types of contract applications, as serviceable as a good suit. Its central column enables Serra to be tucked under sofas and chairs, and its compact size makes it versatile and unassuming. Impromptu meetings at the office can happen anywhere with Serra. For hospitality, Serra is great for lounge areas, so guests can have their very own surface to commandeer.

E-mail export@viccarbe.com for purchasing information.

About the Manufacturer: Viccarbe manufactures contemporary furniture developed by the most prestigious international designers. The company is present in more than sixty countries and only manufactures in Europe under the environmental certification ISO 14001.

Northern Timbers and Northern Leathers by Roppe

Alicita Rodriguez — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:50 +0000

Roppe’s new line of premium vinyl flooring combines excellent style with superb durability. The Northern Timbers and Northern Leathers collections have been especially popular with contract markets, notably healthcare, where the tiles’ chic look turns any floor into a design statement—without the difficulties of traditional leather or wood.

Premium Vinyl Flooring for High Style in Healthcare

Northern Timbers is available in 4” x 36” planks in eighteen colors, with eight of those most popular grains and colors available in a 6” x 48” loose-lay product that requires no adhesive. Northern Timbers includes beautiful and unexpected patterns such as Weathered Pine, which includes striations of brown and green, Limed Gray Oak, which features a gray and white grain, and Voodoo Beech, a dramatic black wood.

Northern Leathers offers another rich texture underfoot in a line that coordinates with Northern Timbers. The Northern Leathers tiles come in an 18” x 18” format in six luscious colors: Ebony, Gun Metal, Java, Auburn, Clay, and Amber. Both collections contain 50 percent recycled content, resist scratching and wear, and include a 10-year commercial warranty. Northern Woods and Northern Leathers products can be installed using Roppe’s spray adhesive, which minimizes drying time—a feature that’s especially helpful for healthcare, where applications often require minimal down time for installation.

For specifying information, find a Roppe distributor. See the company’s products on Designer Pages or visit www.roppe.com.

About the Manufacturer: Roppe Corporation is one of the leading suppliers of rubber and vinyl flooring for diverse markets including corporate, healthcare, education, hospitality, and retail. The company also manufactures accessories such as wall bases, stair treads, and floor tile.

ICFF 2013: Morphing by Zucchetti / Kos

Chrissy Atherholt — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:18:36 +0000

Morphing, the new collection from Italian company, Zucchetti / Kos blends new materials with classic styles. The new collection, developed in concert with the Cristalplant brand, explores and enhances the transforming aesthetics of this innovative and contemporary material. This innovative product gives each piece its soft and velvety feel.

Morphing is the result of archetypal forms and innovative aesthetics.

The Morphing bathtub is a modern take on classic style. The traditionally rectangular tub is rounded off, and flows smoothly down to its little feet. The freestanding tub extends at one end for extra comfort.

Similarly to the tub, the console features a gracefully curving washbasin. The design is both familiar and modern with classic lines that curve fluidly downward.

Each piece of the Morphing collection is available in a classic white finish, striking black with a contrasting white interior, or a vibrant, hot red.

About the Manufacturer: Kos began in 1998 as a company that produced whirlpool tubs and multifunctional shower cabins. In 2001, the Italian company hired internationally recognized designers Ludovica + Roberto Palomba to design their entire collection and oversee the company’s art direction. Ludovica + Roberto Palomba’s designs “reinvented the bathroom setting in type and morphology.” Then in 2007, Kos entered the Zucchetti group, and the two leading brands were “united by a shared philosophy and purpose.” Zucchetti and Kos design bathroom products for cosmopolitan clients who want to build “domestic panoramas.”