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Lets admit it, there is something utterly fascinating about shiny glowing objects.While the A&D object is not known for producing furniture that glows, maybe the Bright Woods' collection of illuminated chairs and coffee tables will change this! Seen first at the Milan Design Week, the collection has been conceptualized by Giancarlo Zema for the Avanzini Group who does a wonderful job of breaking away from the clique but still achieving a consumer-friendly vibe. The Bright Woods' collection is made from natural materials like wood and resin and is ideal for both indoors or outdoors use.

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Designer Rock Wang with the Cocoon Furniture Collection transports you back to ancient China and pays homage to the historically important Silk Route. As the name suggests, the entire line of furniture has been created from silk, spun by silkworms and each piece took around five days. Wang firmly believes in the mantra "Design By Nature" and thus has incorporated bamboo strips to highlight the organic nature of the collection as well as to provide support.

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Michigan based designer, Peter J. Pless will be exhibiting his furniture series entitled Spaces at Milan. Spaces consist of household objects that individuals have a direct contact on a daily basis and the collection is split into four categories which are intimate, personal, social and public. All objects in the exhibit are an amalgamation of style and functionality and some of our favorites from the collections are the Escritoire Computer Desk, the Prism Table, the Ripple Chair and the Visage Room Divider.

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What better place than Milan to showcase your tribute to traditional Italian craftsmanship?Product designer and architect Stefano Giovanno does just this by unveiling his new collection for Magis. The Murano Vanity Chair and Table add a contemporary rhythm to the ancient art of glassmaking whose roots can be traced back to the Venetian Island of Murano. The collection has been manufactured from venetian glass and aluminum keeping in mind modern aesthetics. What we personally love about the collection is its unique mix of function, flamboyance and fun and the energy thats ricochets from it.

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At the Milan Design Week 2010, Gilli Kuchik of Bakery will present a cutting-edge chair made from a proprietary technique called "Elastic Wood". As the name suggests "Elastic Wood" will focus on making wood a more flexible material. This is achieved by using wood and an elastic material together in the process of molding.

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At this day and age, we all should adhere to the "Go Green" mantra. Interestingly the A&D field has been able to prove that recycled objects don't necessary translate into ugly. Product designers all over the world are showcasing their commitment to material reclamation by making some stunning sustainable furniture. Case in point, Emeco's 111 Coca Cola Pet Bottles Navy Chair which as the name suggests is made of 111 discarded bottles and according to Emeco they expect to use about 3,000,000 plastic beverage bottles each year in production! The chair is solely made of plastic PET bottles (about 65% post consumer content) and will be exhibiting at the Milan Furniture Fair.

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At the feted Milan International Furniture Fair, one gets to witness some stunning creations that seem to transcend design boundaries and take a road less travelled. Check out UK based designer Charlie Davidson's "Peppered Table" that employs laser-cutting technique to set it apart from the clique.

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Italian manufactures Magis will showcase their latest collections at the 2010, Milan International Furniture Fair. As usual their designs come with a twist and boasts of cutting-edge technology. Some highlights from the collection include; the "Sparkling Chair and the "Troy Chair by renowned designer Marcel Wander. While the former has been made by using the blow moulding technique and has legs that looks like soda bottles, the latter has stunning motifs on it.

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Flexibility seems to be in demand, well at least in the furniture world. More and more manufacturers are introducing modular seating arrangement that not only look fantastic but also establish an interactive relationship with the consumer.'Just B.FLEX' by French designer Marine Peyre is all about customization and flexibility as the seating system consists of 3 to 5 elements which vary in size and are upholstered in different fabrics. This high end prototype will be exhibited at the Salone del Mobile 2010 Fair by Atelier Domeau & Peres.

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Tacchini Furniture is situated in the heart of Italian design between Milan and Como. A sample of furnishings from the company show their vision toward “desirable and functional” furnishings that are attractive in public and private spaces. Some of the designers for their portfolio include: Pietro Arosio, Roberto Grossi, Pearson Lloyd and Christophe Pillet. Via.

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