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Max Lamb lets the Min Chair do the talking
Designer Max Lamb admits he doesn’t love discussing his work. He would rather make another chair. In his London studio, he shows how the new Min Chair for Hem comes together: a clever, near-zero-waste design in pine that grew out of a lockdown experiment and years of refinement.
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Emma Ranne and Iida Laiho’s Kuore brings food creatives together under one roof
Kuore Kitchen is a new coworking space for Helsinki’s food creatives – a place to cook, shoot, brainstorm and hang out together. Read the interview with Emma and Iida, and save their fall recipe for plum and bay jam!
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Visiting Serban Ionescu’s whimsical home and atelier
Celebrated for his sculptural approach to furniture and architecture, artist Serban Ionescu welcomes us into his newly established Paris home and atelier. It’s an exuberant space that reflects his singular creative vision and irrepressible imagination.
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Yrjö Kukkapuro’s Experiment chair captivates again – Studio Kukkapuro and Hem collaborate on a refreshed edition
Studio Kukkapuro, based in Yrjö Kukkapuro’s atelier home, took on a unique project when the Swedish company Hem reached out with a proposal: to reissue the Experiment chair, an iconic symbol of postmodern design. Isa Kukkapuro-Enbom shares insights with Design Stories on updating the classic.
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Yrjö Kukkapuro’s Experiment lounge chair: Hem revives a postmodern 80s classic
Yrjö Kukkapuro’s Experiment lounge chair, originally designed in 1982, was out of production for nearly 30 years, but now this postmodern masterpiece is making its comeback! The re-release by Hem was created in collaboration with Yrjö Kukkapuro and Isa Kukkapuro-Enbom.
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Ditch the rules! Lauren MacLean’s show-stopping home in Montreal
Lauren MacLean follows a simple yet profound design philosophy: break free from the norms and surround yourself with items that spark real joy.
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What’s new: Hem’s Fars glas glass
Planning a garden party for hot summer days? Don’t forget to add this drinking glass to your table setting! The Fars glas by Hem is both elegant and versatile, making it ideal for serving wine and water alike.
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Kwangho Lee’s Hunk lounge chair and Glyph side table extend a warm invitation
South Korean artist Kwangho Lee doesn’t shy away from making a statement. The substantial Hunk lounge chair and the convention-defying Glyph side table introduce a fusion of playful whimsy and grand visionary flair to the collection of the Swedish brand Hem.
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What’s new: Hem’s Glyph Beta side table
Hem’s new Glyph Beta side table is a fascinating combination of functionality and creativity. Inspired by the Greek alphabet, the table brings a welcome touch of lighthearted playfulness to the interior.
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