A collaboration between Finnish designers, Jari Nyman and Olli Mustikainen , resulted in two noteworthy designs – the Mägi bench and the Log lamp. The Mägi combines seating and storage into a bench that mixes simplicity (bench seat) with irregularity (the base). The jagged base allows for open pockets of space to store essentials like magazines, books, or beer. For their Log lamp, the duo was inspired by a burning log with its glow emanating from a fireplace. Press the wood block down and it pops up to expose the light.

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Mägi Bench & Log Lamp by Jari Nyman and Olli Mustikainen

Jennifer Newman Studio is well-known for a modern take on indoor-outdoor furniture and for their latest they are delving into the sustainable world using bamboo surfaces. The M-Bamboo Table comes with your choice of tabletops – a dark chocolate (above) that works inside or outside, and a light caramel (below) that’s made for inside use. The powder-coated aluminum M-Bench comes in a trapezoidal shape that mimics the form of the table. The outdoor tables are available in 3 sizes to seat 2, 3 or 4 people on each side, while the inside table comes as a long version only and seats 5 people on each side. Even though I seriously love the orange, the tables and benches are available in a wide variety of colors to suit your taste.

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M-Bamboo Table & M-Bench by Jennifer Newman Studio

Swedish furniture and product designer Ola Giertz created the Thread Bench , which looks like metal easily bent and twisted into the finished shape. In actuality, the bars of metal are manually bent by both cold and warm forging, a much more labor-intensive process. Watch this: Inspired by a child’s playful outlook at the world, Giertz wanted an asymmetrical, “lighthearted style” to reflect that and asked the question, “Why does everything have to be so perfect and tidy looking?” The bench appears chaotic, opposite of most work found in furniture design, but still has a sense of playfulness. Wire models Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook . © 2012 Design Milk | Posted by Caroline in Home Furnishings | Permalink | 1 comment

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Thread Bench Made from Bent Metal by Ola Giertz

Designer Jens Praet collaborated with Elle Decor in his latest project Shredded . The four-piece collection consists of a table, a bench, bookcase, and low table made from what else but shredded magazines.

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Furniture Made from Shredded Elle Decor Magazines by Jens Praet

The new Punti bench from  Gaga & Design is a fun asymmetrical piece that consists of rings woven together in signature Gaga & Design style. As they mention, it’s “is roomy enough to seat three people and one cat.” Designed by Neil Nenner, the metal shapes are woven together with synthetic fibers to become one sturdy unit.

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Punti Woven Bench by Gaga & Design

I was thrilled when I heard that urbancase had released a new piece of furniture. The Alvo stool was designed by Brian Beck and he also hand-makes every single stool himself using vintage German block planes and a simple bench lathe; no computers necessary – just good, old fashioned muscle. Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook .

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Alvo Stool by urbancase

The design firm RASKL is exhibiting two new pieces, the Agranda Bench and the Integra Desk , as part of DesignEvent at Tent London this year from September 20-23, 2012. The company specializes in really cool and innovative wood furniture and these two pieces are no exception. The Agranda Bench is a modern answer to the age-old lack of seating problem we’ve all had

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Agranda Bench and Integra Desk by RASKL

Materials: Expedit 5×5 (1), Expedit 1×5 (6), Inreda shelf (2), Lack coffee table (1), Lack 1×4 shelving unit (1), plastic shelf supports, acoustical cloth, table saw, drill, glue Description: Our family room is quite long, but not wide enough to accommodate additional chairs without the room becoming too overcrowded. Our wish list for this room was extensive: a place to permanently house the TV components, stereo, hide the TV wiring, book shelf for storage/display and additional seating for larger family gatherings. The impossible dream …

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Expedit: the bench, bookcase & Bass speaker version

Materials: Lack TV bench & Lack Side Table Description: We had a lack TV bench which held a 36″ CRT tv and it didn’t hold up well, bowing the top piece of the bench. The Lack bench was also damaged by water when the basement leaked. When we moved and switched to an LED tv I wanted a sleek stand to go with it. I really enjoy furniture which appears to float, so I wanted to create something out of some pieces I had lying around (I didn’t know Ikeahackers existed at that point)

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TV Stand with Floating DVD Platform

UK-based, Australian-born designer Jay Watson launched his Linger a Little Longer table and bench set at 100% Design . With a thermochromatic finish, the table and benches respond to the heat of your body, and any plate, mug or other serving piece that touches its surface. It creates a “watermark” that stays grayish until it cools back to room temperature

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Linger a Little Longer by Jay Watson