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Monday 17 January 2022

Ten most popular furniture and lighting designs on Dezeen Showroom in 2021

Dezeen Showroom featured over 600 products from a host of global brands last year. Here we round up the 10 most viewed products last year.

Dezeen Showroom showcases the best furniture and lighting designs by over 240 brands from around the world. The section generated over two million page views in 2021.

From home-office furniture and outdoor bathroom products to sculptural lighting and wooden privacy screens, here is a selection of the best-performing products featured on Dezeen Showroom:

Frame table by John Pawson for Nikari

British architectural designer John Pawson designed the Frame dining table for Finnish manufacturer Nikari, which is available in four, six or 12-seater versions.

Based on a table Pawson originally created for his own family farmhouse, the dining table is made from responsibly sourced ash or oak wood and has a life expectancy of over 100 years.

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Port dining chair by Blu Dot

Port is a sculpted dining chair created by US brand Blu Dot, designed to echo the shape of two sails attached to a mast when viewed from the side.

The chair features a gently curved ply seat and backrest with a solid wood frame connected with traditional mortise and tenon joints and cross dowels, which have been used to highlight the beauty of refined woodworking.

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Paravent Ambassade screen by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

Paravent Ambassade is a wooden screen originally created by French architect Charlotte Perriand in the 1960s for the Japanese ambassador to France, which Italian brand Cassina has put into production for the first time.

The undulating screen is composed of 313 natural oak or Canaletto walnut wooden blocks linked together by metal rods, which allows it to be easily rearranged to suit its setting.

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Turner pendant light by Broberg & Ridderstråle for Pholc

Turner is a handmade pendant light that resembles the shape of a cocoon, created by Swedish design duo Broberg & Ridderstråle for lighting brand Pholc.

The light, which is designed to capture the delicacy and weightlessness of rice paper, is intended to create a warm, atmospheric glow in bedrooms and dining rooms.

It comes in two sizes and can be used on its own or combined to create larger constellations.

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Turn and Turn+ portable lamps by Nao Tamura for Ambientec

New York-based designer Nao Tamura created the Turn and Turn+ series of lamps for Japanese brand Ambientec, which are rechargeable, portable, waterproof and dust-resistant.

The lamps, which can provide up to 500 hours of light and feature an integrated touch sensor, are characterised by their sleek metallic forms that juxtapose the soft, radiant glow that emanates from the circular shades.

Find out more about Turn and Turn+ ›

LX662 armchair by Frans Schrofer for Leolux LX

LX662 is a high-backed armchair designed to offer deep comfort and aid privacy, created by Dutch industrial designer Frans Schrofer for furniture brand Leolux LX.

The chair is distinguished by its enveloping headrest and exaggerated winged sides. Intended for lobbies and lounges, the chair is available in four or five-prong versions and can be equipped with a reclining mechanism.

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WorkPod by Autonomous

As its name suggests, WorkPod is a prefabricated office pod by office-furniture brand Autonomous, created to foster concentration and focus while working from home.

The pod, which can be assembled in one day, comes equipped with lighting, power outlets, air conditioning and an internal ventilator, as well as noise and heat insulation features in a bid to minimise external distractions.

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Bed One by Manuel Aires Mateus for De La Espada

Bed One is a minimal bed frame designed to showcase the beauty of Douglas Fir, created by Portuguese architect Manuel Aires Mateus for furniture brand De La Espada.

The bed features a headboard made of five Douglas Fir planks with an uninterrupted flow of wood grain, which is finished with a white-pigmented Danish oil and wax that prolongs the timber's natural pale colour and texture.

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Noa sit-stand desk by Benchmark

Designed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, British furniture maker Benchmark created the compact Noa sit-stand desk to promote good posture, aid productivity and seamlessly fit into home-office spaces of varying sizes.

The height of the desk is adjustable, encouraging users to alternate between sitting and standing positions throughout the day. It features a solid European oak frame that comes in either a natural or dark grey finish.

Find out more about Noa ›

Vieques Outdoor bathroom collection by Patricia Urquiola for Agape

Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola created a family of bathroom products including bathtubs and washbasins for Italian brand Agape.

Called Vieques Outdoor, the collection comprises a stainless steel outdoor tin tub with a contemporary update and two washbasins: a round version for countertops and a column design for floor drainage.

Find out more about Vieques Outdoor ›

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Sunday 16 January 2022

Studio Andrew Trotter designs penthouse and event space inside former Athens warehouse

White sofa under Corten-steel staircase in 10AM Lofts event space in Athens by Studio Andrew Trotter

Raw concrete walls serve as a backdrop to vintage furnishings in this rentable venue and guest suite that Studio Andrew Trotter has created within a converted 1970s industrial building in Athens, Greece.

The six-storey warehouse, now named 10AM Lofts, features a multi-purpose event space spread over its basement and ground floor, which can host anything from exhibitions and dinners to photoshoots.

White sofa next to vintage wicker and wood seating in 10AM Lofts event space — The event space is spread across the building's ground floor (above) and basement (top image)

The penthouse, which spans the top two floors, can be used as part of these events or booked for private gatherings and longer-term residencies.

Both spaces were designed by Barcelona-based Studio Andrew Trotter with the help of local practice Gavalas Ioannidou Architecture, while a number of other designers have put their personal touch to the four lofts that are spread across the two remaining floors.

Concrete spiral staircase next to side table with vase in Athens venue by Studio Andrew Trotter — A spiralling concrete staircase leads up to the mezzanine

To make room for the event space, the two lowest floors were stripped back to their raw concrete shells.

To lighten up the ground floor, the studio inserted a couple of new windows, inlaid an entire wall with translucent glass bricks and painted surfaces white.

White paint was also used to finish the balustrade fronting the mezzanine-level workroom, which can be accessed via a set of spiralling concrete steps.

Long wooden dining table with chairs in front of glass-block wall in 10AM Lofts event space — Glass bricks let light through to the interior

Guests must descend a twisted Corten-steel staircase to reach the basement, which has a markedly moodier ambience.

Apart from the illumination provided by a handful of pendant lamps, light can only trickle through to the space from the narrow openings left in the ceiling.

Vintage furnishings have been sparingly dotted throughout to soften the harsh industrial look of the space.

White sofa under Corten-steel staircase in 10AM Lofts event space — Twisted Corten-steel stairs lead down to the basement

The penthouse, which is set over the building's fifth and sixth floors, features surfaces rendered in lime plaster and paint rather than concrete to create what the studio describes as "a feeling of rough luxury".

The fifth floor accommodates a cosy living room, furnished with a plump beige sofa and armchair as well as a weathered sideboard topped with a couple of antique vases and a marble bust.

Heavy sand-coloured linen curtains bring a sense of warmth to the natural light that filters in through the windows.

Close by lies the kitchen, centred on a wooden dining table and a set of Charlotte Perriand's woven Dordogne chairs.

Kitchen and dining area of 10AM Lofts penthouse with wooden dining table and a set of Charlotte Perriand's woven Dordogne chairs — Antique furniture decorates the penthouse's kitchen and dining area

At this level of the penthouse, there is also a study and a bathroom with a huge blocky tub.

This sits beside expansive sliding glass doors that allow guests to enjoy unspoilt vistas of the Acropolis citadel while they soak.

Penthouse bathroom by Studio Andrew Trotter with blocky tub, linen curtains and sliding glass doors — The bathroom has views over the city of Athens

Sweeping city views can also be enjoyed from the main bedroom up on the sixth floor, which is bookended by glass walls.

"[It's] a haven of peace," explained Studio Andrew Trotter. "In the heart of busy Athens, the space is cool and calm."

Bedroom of 10AM Lofts penthouse in Athens with two glass walls and a simple white bed without a headboard — The bedroom is bookended by glass walls

The venue's moody interiors stand in stark contrast to Villa Cardo, a bright white holiday home that Studio Andrew Trotter completed in 2019.

Nestled in an olive grove in Puglia, Italy, the four-bedroom residence is designed to resemble the region's traditional cubic dwellings.

The photography is by Salva Lopez.

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Luke McClelland gives Georgian apartment in Leith a modern update

Lounge with wooden dining table and grey rocking chair in front of portrait illustration in 19th-century Leith apartment designed by Luke McClelland

Scottish architect Luke McClelland has transformed a dark and ill-conceived apartment in Edinburgh's port area of Leith into a bright and contemporary home.

The ground floor flat, which dates back to the early 19th century, had been rented out for more than a decade before being purchased by its current owner.

Sage-coloured IKEA kitchen with terrazzo backsplash and oak counters in Leith apartment — The Leith apartment is defined by its use of timber (top image) and terrazzo (above)

As a result, its interiors suffered from a convoluted layout, considerable wear and tear, outdated facilities and several level changes in the floor, which sprung up as the basement of the Georgian building was converted for residential use.

"There was a lack of connectivity between the primary living spaces and a lack of light in the poorly planned kitchen," McClelland explained. "The property also needed to be fully rewired and re-plumbed."

Wooden dining table and chairs surrounded by plants on chevron-pattern parquet flooring in Edinburgh flat by Luke McClelland — The kitchen leads into a dining room with white walls and oak parquet flooring

Despite a restricted budget, McClelland found ways to brighten the apartment and improve how its living spaces are linked together.

Significant alterations were made in the kitchen, where the architect replaced the old cupboards with sleek off-the-shelf cabinets from IKEA.

Lounge with wooden dining table and grey rocking chair in front of portrait illustration in 19th-century Leith apartment — A portrait by a local artist is centred between two alcoves in the lounge

The muted sage-green hue of the cabinet fronts was chosen to complement the grey terrazzo splashback, which features black, white and reddish flecks.

Natural light floods in through a reinstated window that was previously obstructed by the kitchen counter.

Oak wood panelled living room with parquet flooring and grey rocking chair next to portrait artwork from Leith apartment — Oak panelling runs underneath the windows and along the chimney breast

A new doorway lined with oak offcuts from the kitchen worktops now leads into the dining area.

Like the rest of the apartment, this space is finished with white-painted walls and oak parquet flooring laid in a chevron pattern.

In the living room, McClelland installed oak-batten panelling beneath the window sills and across the chimney breast to replace the original surrounds, which a former tenant had torn down across the entire apartment save for the bedroom.

The lounge also accommodates a charcoal grey sofa alongside a geometric floor lamp and a few prints, including a striking portrait piece by a local artist.

Bedroom of Edinburgh apartment Luke McClelland with plain grey bread spread and wicker armchairs next to a low sidetable — The apartment's original panelling is retained in the bedroom

The bathroom was reconfigured so that its curved wall becomes more of a focal point.

Before the renovation works, the wall was partially blocked off by a storage unit, which has now been removed.

Bathroom of flat in Leith with curved terracotta-tiled wall and terrazzo backsplash — A curved wall takes prominence in the bathroom

The walls are covered in a mixture of terracotta-coloured tiles and the same terrazzo that appears in the kitchen.

A tall mirror above the sink emphasises the loftiness of the bathroom, which is the only space in the apartment that went unaffected by the basement conversion.

Freestanding sink with integrated cabinet in terracotta and terrazzo panelled bathroom designed by Luke McClelland — Surfaces are clad with terrazzo and terracotta-coloured tiles

Elsewhere in Edinburgh, Luke McClelland has previously revamped his own home in the Comely Bank neighbourhood.

As part of the project, the architect carried out a number of changes to the floor plan, converting a disused pantry into a shower room and splitting the former living area into two bedrooms.

The photography is by ZAC and ZAC.

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Pink concrete covers "fun house" on English coast by RX Architects

British studio RX Architects referenced Mediterranean beach houses when designing Seabreeze, a coastal holiday home in East Sussex that is covered in smooth pink concrete.

Located on Camber Sands beach in England, the dwelling is designed for a couple with three children who wanted to replace a house that previously occupied the site.

Front of Seabreeze house by RX Architects — RX Architects has completed the coastal Seabreeze house

Provided with an open brief, Rye-based RX Architects used the opportunity to create a playful dwelling for the family with an interior that could adapt to their changing needs.

However, as the home is on a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) – an area designated for conservation – the scale and massing of the home were restricted by planning guidelines that only allowed a "one for one replacement".

Pink coastal house in East Sussex — It is distinguished by its flush pink-concrete facade

"The intention was to create a comfortable and fun house that they could enjoy both as a couple, and with the family – as well as being adaptable as the children get older," explained the studio's founder Rob Pollard.

"They gave a very open brief which was great, however, given the very sensitive nature of the site, the overall scale and massing was limited," he told Dezeen.

Houses on Camber Sands beach — The house is designed to withstand extreme weather on Camber Sands beach

Externally, Seabreeze is distinguished by its flush facade, with windows that are designed without ledges to prevent the collection of sand.

Sealed with durable microfibre concrete, which is coloured with pink pigment, the exterior helps the house to withstand high winds, moving sand and salt air.

Pink concrete facade of Seabreeze house — Its colour references Mediterranean beach houses

"The neighbouring properties require significant maintenance due to the extreme weather, and the driving sand which quickly works its way into the building fabric and begins to deteriorate it," Pollard explained.

"The external material choice was selected as a way to combat this, by removing any junctions or material changes at eaves or ridge level to create an entirely sealed and wrapped facade."

Wood-lined bedroom — Wood lines the interiors

The house is also designed without gutters, as these could get blocked by sand. Instead, water is encouraged to run off the house into the sand where it naturally drains away.

Due to the deliberately simple form of the house, RX Architects used the pink pigment in the concrete finish to soften its overall visual impact.

Bedroom with window seat — The main bedroom features a window seat

"We experimented with various samples, but wanted something that softened the look which could be harsh," reflected Pollard.

"The pink is reminiscent of traditional Mediterranean beach houses with their natural pink plastered elevations, and this particular colour offsets against the ever-changing sky to give both a subdued appearance on overcast days and a more vibrant appearance on brighter days."

Dining room of Seabreeze by RX Architects — Large expanses of glass line the living area

Inside, Seabreeze comprises an open-plan living area with large windows overlooking the beach, alongside three double bedrooms, two ensuite bedrooms and a family bathroom.

There is also a small spa, which includes a steam room, a sauna and a plunge pool.

The main bedroom is complete with a window seat, which was designed to give users the feeling that they are hovering over the beach with uninterrupted views out to sea.

This window is also positioned to perfectly frame the sea when viewed from the bed.

Like the exterior, all of the home's internal finishes are chosen to be hardwearing. However, they are also intended to offer warmth and tactility.

These include smoked oak cladding, terrazzo flooring that emulates beach pebbles and textured natural lime paint on the walls.

Plunge pool — The house also features a plunge pool

Outside, the house is complete with a wooden deck that leads onto the sand dunes and the sea beyond.

This is partially bordered by a curving wall made from weathering steel, designed to hold back sand and protect the terrace.

Spa inside Seabreeze house — The pool is overlooked by a sauna

The Seabreeze house is heated and cooled using two 90-metre-deep ground source heat pumps, along with a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system (MVHR).

According to the studio, this helps to maintain a comfortable interior environment in tandem with the thermal mass and energy efficiency of the building envelope.

White-walled hallway with terrazzo flooring — Wooden finishes are teamed with white walls and terrazzo floors

RX Architects was founded in 2016 by Rob Pollard and Derek Rankin. Other projects by the studio include Druim, a house on the Rye Nature Reserve that is clad in larch and incorporated part of an unfinished building.

Other pink homes featured on Dezeen include a converted winery in Portugal by Extrastudio, a Vietnamese residence by 23o5studio with geometric openings and a townhouse in England designed by Office S&M.

The photography is by Richard Chivers.

Project credits:

Architect: RX Architects
Contractor: Coast View Properties
Joinery: Chartwood Design
M&E: Baltic Heating
Kitchen: Portrait Kitchens
Tiles: Mandarin Stone
Sanitary Ware: Vado

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