The recent Manila Fame showcased innovations in culture, lifestyle and excellence. Scouring the floor with countless pieces of eye candy, a few pieces catch the eye due their uniqueness and novelty in detail.
More than mere concept, E. Murio’s “Peanut Hang-up” is a coat hook fashioned from solid rattan cane. Cut, twisted, and stained, it is wall decor in itself.The face of this drum table from South Sea Veneer plays on the ever-evolving chevron pattern. Black and natural stains emphasize the movement in the lines.
Triboa Bay’s “Abyss” wall lamp has concentric circles routed into its laminated timber face, with textures stained into a pearlized finish that catches light and shadow, setting-off a shimmery glow.
Industria Home’s droplights express the leaf pattern through spindles of polished brass that are set in a rigid, and uncharacteristic yet effective, linear pattern.
MCCA is constantly at play with metalwork. This pattern of squigly concentric metal sections in a variety of sizes lend an organic feel to what is usually a cold rigid material.
Vito Selma’s “Orbit” is a layering of timber that mimic an electron cloud. With each circular timber piece spun into alignment, its shape morphs into a solid disc.
Atelier A plays with the concept of facets and folded paper, and applies that into tiber and veneering. This table accessory could be a functional or could be a decor piece in itself.
Wataru Sakuma’s handmade paper tows the line between geometric and organic. Despite the two-dimensional nature of paper, Sakuma’s are best observed where a three-dimensional aspect can be appreciated.
