Milan 2016: a sofa turned vertically on its end and lamps shaped like origami birds are among products in the latest collection from Dutch furniture brand Moooi (+ slideshow).
The Charleston chair by Marcel Wanders has been turned on its side for the collection
Moooi is showcasing its 2016 collection as part of the brand's Unexpected Welcome installation during this year's Milan design week.
It includes Moooi co-founder Marcel Wanders' Charleston Chair, a seat formed from a quilted leather Chesterfield sofa turned on its end so it points almost vertically upwards.
The Jackson chair, also designed by Wanders, features an embroidered canvas back
A metal swivel stand holds the sofa upright, allowing the user sits on the inner edge of the lower arm and use the seat cushions as a back rest. Wanders has also designed the Jackson Chair, which has a square back covered with black embroidered canvas. His slender T lamp has a pivoting mechanism influenced by the balancing sculptures of Alexander Calder.
Umut Yamac's Perch lights look like birds that have been made from paper
The Perch Light family by London-based Umut Yamac includes six lamps, which feature illuminated birds that looked like they have been folded from paper. The avian figures sit on brass stands, which form table, floor, wall and pendant lights.
The seat of British designer Paul Cocksedge's Compression Sofa appears to indent the chunky cuboid form like a weight squashing a piece of foam. It is available with a mar...