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Habitus Loves… Milan SDM 2012 even more

We just couldn’t help ourselves – with so many wonderful designs at Milan this year we had to give you a double serve of Habitus Loves from the Salone del Mobile.

Baby Ruth Rocker

 

Designed by: David Trubridge

Why we love it: A groovy, child-sized rocking chair? Thank you David.

Where you can get it: Milan SDM 2012

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Maritime S2

 

Designed by: Benjamin Hubert for Casamania

Why we love it: With it’s hull-evoking curves and gentle upholstery the Maritime S conveys a snug, safe feeling, and it’s hand-assembled oak structure attests to the refinement of it’s heritage. 

Where you can get it: Milan SDM 2012

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Expanding Suitcase

 

Designed by: Dror for Tumi

Why we love it: Almost doubling in capacity when expanded, this carry-on suitcase is versatile, sturdy, and assertively modern. 

Where you can get it: Milan SDM 2012

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Patch

   

Designed by: Paola Navone for Kasthall

Why we love it: Printed on Kasthall’s woven Häggå rug in pure wool, this tartan combines stripes, smallchecks, dots, small archaic sketches and neolithic signs in a pastiche reminiscent of fragments of ceramics from Morocco or Sicily.

Where you can get it: Milan SDM 2012

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Stack Table

 

Designed by: Nathan Young for Living Divani

Why we love it: Comprising a set of three stackable containers of different heights with a trestle structure and colourful shelves, this coffee table combines spill-avoiding edges with modular fun. 

Where you can get it: Milan SDM 2012

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Mia Poltrona

   

Designed by: Jean Nouvel for Emu

Why we love it: In a marriage of simple, clean-cut lines and maximum functionality, this stackable seat is lightweight, durable (composed of aluminium and other metals), certified for outdoor use and available in a range of colours and styles. 

Where you can get it: Milan SDM 2012

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Pendant Lamp

   

Designed by: Gidon Bing for Resident

Why we love it: Made to be shown either in a line or a cluster, this small cracked ceramic pendant is handcrafted and refined in New Zealand from pure white China Clay using traditional sculpting techniques, and finished with a bone coloured fine crackle glaze and charcoal oxides. 

Where you can get it: Milan SDM 2012

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Luxury Towers

   

Designed by: Studio Juju for Nendo K%

Why we love it: A set of glass containers inspired by the personal ritual of dressing up: a watch, an heirloom ring, a favorite necklace – these objects are wrapped gently by the glass bubble, floating above the table surface.

Where you can get it: Milan SDM 2012

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