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KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD | Fourth Milan Salone Exhibition: On-Site Report from "KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD"

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KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD | Fourth Milan Salone Exhibition: On-Site Report from "KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD"

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong>　Milan Salone 2013　This year, the presentation is being held in a corner of the gallery at Spazio Rossana Orlandi.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong>　Milan Salone 2013　Shop owners, distributors, and media representatives gather from around the world, seeking encounters with wonderful designers and their works.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong>　Milan Salone 2013　KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD is presenting items that have evolved from prototypes into products, focusing on those slated for European release, alongside previous collections.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong>　Milan Salone 2013　New additions to the product lineup (sales to begin sequentially in Japan)<br><strong>"A-FRAME DESK / A-FRAME TABLE"</strong>　Designed by Spanish designer Tomás Alonso. A simple desk with detachable legs. The removed legs lie flat, allowing for easy storage when not in use. A proposal for contemporary furniture suited to typical urban living environments, such as "living in compact spaces."

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong>　Milan Salone 2013　New additions to the product lineup (sales to begin sequentially in Japan)<br><strong>"A-FRAME DESK / A-FRAME TABLE"</strong>

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong>　Milan Salone 2013　New additions to the product lineup (sales to begin sequentially in Japan)<br><strong>"A-FRAME DESK / A-FRAME TABLE"</strong>

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong>　Milan Salone 2013　New additions to the product lineup (sales to begin sequentially in Japan)<br><strong>"A-FRAME DESK / A-FRAME TABLE"</strong>

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong>　Milan Salone 2013　New additions to the product lineup (sales to begin sequentially in Japan)<br><strong>"SOFT TRIANGLE"</strong>　Designed by Swedish design unit TAF. A coffee table characterized by its three legs and gently curved tabletop. It is carved from laminated small-diameter wood, creating a substantial volume.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong>　Milan Salone 2013　New additions to the product lineup (sales to begin sequentially in Japan)<br><strong>"COLOUR WOOD DINING"</strong>　Designed by Dutch design unit Scholten & Baijings. A dining table has been newly added to the COLOUR WOOD series of side tables. It reconsiders the use of small-diameter hardwood, which was previously underutilized, and pursues forms that naturally emerge from it, applying traditional woodworking techniques. The dot pattern on the tabletop is a contemporary expression where the wood grain shows through.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong>　Milan Salone 2013　New additions to the product lineup (sales to begin sequentially in Japan)<br><strong>"COLOUR BIN"</strong>　Designed by Dutch design unit Scholten & Baijings. A series of containers formed by assembling small-diameter wood pieces in a circular pattern. Available in three sizes, each finished with the designers' characteristic color palette, including semi-transparent and fluorescent hues. Choose from various sizes to suit your needs.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong>　Milan Salone 2013　<strong>"BERRA"</strong>　Designed by Lucien Gumy, based in Switzerland. A desktop organizer for storing business cards and postcards. It utilizes gravity; a wooden component on an inclined surface slides to hold items in place. The name BERRA is derived from the name of a Swiss mountain that experienced a landslide in the past.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong>　Milan Salone 2013　At the Arabeschi di Latte studio, a lounge space titled "Kitchen Library" has been created. The high-ceilinged, comfortable space with an open kitchen is styled with KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD furniture to serve as a lounge.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong>　Milan Salone 2013　Visitors here leave sticky notes on pages they like, leaving their mark.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong>　Milan Salone 2013　People chat, drink tea, and find themselves sitting down while flipping through books. It's a place to encounter KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD furniture in a relaxed atmosphere.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong>　Milan Salone 2013　KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD is showcased in various forms throughout the city.

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KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD | Milan Salone 2013: A Report from the Exhibition

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