Unusual convex lines are perfectly combined with a high volume silhouette in the Pampukh Sofa. The design seems to melt beneath the user, enveloping them in peaceful comfort.
Neotenic Design was defined as a movement in 2019, thanks to an exhibit at the A/D/O Design Center in Brooklyn, New York. Neoteny is described simply as "the retention of juvenile features." For interiors, this translates to inorganic shapes which have an exaggerated childlike quality. It's minimalistic and undeniably cute, which explains why the style has taken social media by storm.
The Toadstool Pouf was designed by Masquespacio. It is inspired by the visual culture of graphic design, enhanced by Missana's outstanding upholstery work.
Ago's Cirkus Chandelier approaches function and technology with a playful gesture. The U-shape modules can be moved and directed in any orientation. Designed by BYMARS.
Assemble is a modular system designed by destroyers/builders, and encourages exactly what its name suggests: to assemble your own sofa. The asymmetrical cushions are assembled into different sofa-elements. Made by valerie_objects.
The Bubbly 01-Light Lg Table Lamp is part of a collection inspired by soap bubbles and botryoidal hematite. The design is an on-going exploration of the forces of attraction and other cluster patterns found in nature.
Geoffrey Harcourt's Chaise Lounge Sofa was designed to be a perfect seat on which to stretch out and unwind. A monument in the modern interior. Made by Artifort.
Designed by Pierre Paulin with comfort in mind, the curvaceous, whimsical and organic shapes of the Pacha Lounge Chair were conceived to serve the body, providing both comfort and cosiness. Looking as contemporary today as when it first was designed, Pacha is an honest, functional piece that brings life and character to any interior setting. Made by Gubi.
There is a story behind the Rainbow Pendant Lamp: its shape was not designed, it was found. Each part existed for a different purpose before they were united in the Rainbow. The aluminum elbow is a standard part of the commercial vehicle industry. The light itself is a standard LED bulb. Designed by HAHA Studio.
Inspired by architecture, the Eave Modular Sofa takes its name from ‘eaves’ – the lower edges of a roof that meet or overhang a wall. The sofa’s distinctive detail is its internal ‘eaves’ – curved upholstered armrests that lend the furniture its expressive character. The seating angle is also ideal for offices or public spaces, enabling the user to sit actively engaging with work.
Inspired by the volumes of the upholstered furniture from the 1970s, the Agora Petit Chair is a revision of the forms of a decade that is now very on trend. This Missana design seeks to optimize a space without compromising maximum comfort and aesthetics.
The generous proportions of the Olle Dining Table enables users to sit intuitively and making everyone equally important. Designed by Piet Boon.
Created in collaboration with Swiss designer Adrien Rovero, the Parc series evokes the archetype of a flashlight. The design is a playful reminder of time spent in nature, when a simple tube and piece of string could be used to fashion any number of creations. Made by Lambert & Fils.
Read more about Neotenic Design, included in the article "Meet the New Lexicon of Interior Design — from Broken-Plan Kitchens to Japandi," by Rachel Davies in Architectural Digest Pro.
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