
UNUSUAL ENOUGH TO GO ANYWHERE, Instant is a system of three cubbyhole-like drawers with instant wall appeal. The design is best described as “futuristic for the 60s” with rounded corners and a pod-like mentality; finished in white with an orange interior, they look like a 2001: A Space Odyssey set piece. One thing that is decidedly not retro is its composition; instead of space-age plastic, Instant is made from traditional stained oak (available in white, wenge or grey); the interior can be finished in orange, white or mocha.
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THOUGHTFUL AND MINIMALIST, Maude’s modular features betray its humble, ground-hugging design. Chief amongst these is a pair of panels on either end; included primarily for proportionality reasons, they can be rotated sideways to serve as a recessed cabinet and upwards to hold backrests. The bed is also doubly efficient; in addition to requiring only one person to build it, the entire piece–frame, supports, shelves and slats–is constructed from a single sheet of resin coated plywood.
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THE CHOICE OF BEDDING in these photos wouldn’t have been our first, but if you can forgive the atrocious patterns you’ll see a fairly remarkable bed in terms of functionality. In its most efficient form the Duetto serves as a daybed or settee with a single bed hidden underneath. The single rolls out predictably to serve as a secondary guest bed; however a piston-driven mechanism allows the bed to be raised flush with the main frame, in effect creating a double bed.
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FLUID LINES AND SWEEPING CURVES pleasantly catch the eye with Eric Jourdan’s Snowdonia collection, which includes sofas, armchairs and beds. Art Deco lovers will appreciate the adherence to simple, architectural shapes, with top-stitching to further accentuate form. Feet are available in natural, ebony-stained oak or white lacquer, and are highlighted with minimalist aluminum inserts or caps.
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IT’LL GROW ON YOU, SERIOUSLY. Thomas Wold’s fungally inspired Mushroom Forest Tables may be a little bit odd at first glance, but its multilevel design actually makes for some interesting display options. Two varieties are available: a small, three-cap version ideal for the bedside, and a larger seven-top piece for the living room. Note that the nightstand can come in either orange or light blue, while the coffee table is available only with both colors.
$485-$985, designpublic.com

MINIMALIST IN STYLE as well as thickness, these x-shaped magazine racks by Mascagni are comprised of striped zebrano or ebono wood veneer on one half and chromed steel on the other. The inherently reflective qualities of the chrome contrast with the absorptive qualities of wood, in what amounts to an interesting play on negative vs. positive space.
£110, contemporaryheaven.co.uk
ANNE CROOK’S Magazine Holder focuses on displaying periodicals while simultaneously minimizing its own presence. The sleek, rounded front is made from transparent plexiglass, revealing little except for a sliver of oak that both holds the glass and attaches to the wall. These are svelte shelves that stay out of the way: just the way we like it.
$101.70, scandinaviandesigncenter.com