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Sculptural Furniture by O’Hara Studio

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 02:09 PM PST

O'Hara Studio has introduced a new collection of contemporary sculptural furniture.

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O'Hara Studio is proud to present its new collection of contemporary, sculptural furniture. O'Hara Studio was founded by Sean and Cynthia O'Hara, both graduates of Rhode Island School of Design. Sean is an established designer working for such companies as Steuben, Nambe and Dansk, while Cynthia is an  insider  in  the  high-end  furnishings  industry.  Now  they  have  combined  their  keen  artistic  and  business sensibilities to bring these sculpted furniture designs to life.

Sean is recognized as an accomplished artisan designer with a sculptural approach. With the tools he invented himself, unique construction methods and his hand sculpting techniques, he translates inspiring natural influences; water patterns, coastlines, aquatic life and rock formations into fluid, sensuous shapes. Sean sculpts and refines his designs until they are perfect and then travels to his partner's workshop in Indonesia to teach a small group of master craftsman how to reproduce the designs. For Sean, designing furniture is all about conveying the sense of touch into the finished piece, inviting people to use not only their eyes but their hands when viewing his design; he explains, “Tactile relations with my designs are crucial to my process. My creativity peaks when I am in the workshop, covered in dust, sculpting with chisel or rasp in hand. Touch is a powerful sense that guides me, which is distinctive in the design world.”

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Visit the O’Hara Studio website – here.

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Ondule Chair by Mattis Esnault

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 06:20 AM PST

French designer Mattis Esnault has created the Ondule chair.

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Visit Mattis Esnault’s website – here.

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Caffe Streets by Norsman Architects

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 02:35 AM PST

Norsman Architects have sent us images of a coffee shop they’ve designed in Chicago, Illinois.

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Visit the Norsman Architects website – here.

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Cabinet Stair by Build LLC

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 06:23 PM PST

Seattle-based Build LLC have sent us images of an integrated staircase and cabinet they have designed as part of a new home they’ve completed in Seattle.

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Description from the designers:

Attenuated steel and solid maple treads are used to create a focal point within the home. A walnut cabinet base integrates with the stair and becomes the guardrail for the downstairs run. Slender steel verticals above provide a harmonious backdrop to the living room.

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Visit the Build LLC website – here.

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