ø 15 cm x H 30 cm

Silver Plated Brass, Enamel details.

They said you should look nice, so you try to look nice. Believing you would eventually blend in, following all kinds of protocols, and even lying to yourself just to be pretty. The problem is that what you see is definitely never what you get, it may look pretty on the outside, but what is happening on the inside? What are you exactly? What defines the immaterial you? If you take away all the protocols and chaos, what is there left? The nature of the object. A trash.

ø 15.5-32 cm x H 27-32 cm

Stoneware, Glazed Porcelain.

The ceramist duo created a series of sculptural and decorative vases made in stoneware, covered with colored or white porcelaine then glazed

Console: D 56cm x H 80cm

Side Table: D 46cm x H 75cm

Raku, Glazed Stoneware

Simple shapes, in warm colors and earthen material, are placed one on top of the other. The playful, exaggerated stacking of basic elements to create towering structures is more than just an exploration of ceramics. TOTEM is veneration of tactility, materiality and form teetering on a game of risk.

ø 120 cm x 14 cm x H 25 cm

American Walnut Wood, Glass.

Lou, coffee table. A pebble being thrown to the sea by a little girl. A blurred image hidden in her adult mind, far away from home. Woodstone is the illustration of this motion captured in space and time. The result is in the form of two elongated sculptures, hand carved in American Walnut by the woman behind the memory. The two independent elements interlace and form a cross that bears a glass top. Depending on the angle given to the cross, the table transforms into an oval, circular, square or rectangular coffee table.

L 140 cm x W 45 cm x H 80 cm

Ultra-High Performance Concrete, Fiber Reinforcement.

The Anatomy Mirror & Console explore the relationships between the human body, space and the objects in between. They invite the viewer to imagine an environment where bodies come into contact with the tangible and invisible spaces. Anatomy is generated by an iterative casting process taken from different bodies. Adhering to the casting ethos, each and every product of the series of 12 is casted in the fiberglass mold of the original, hand-casted prototype.

L 60 cm x D 8 cm x H 80 cm

Ultra-High Performance Concrete, Fiber Reinforcement, Mirror.

The anatomy series explores the relationships between the human body, space and the objects in between. It invites the viewer to imagine an environment where bodies infuse in the tangible space as much as they affect the invisible one. When introduced in a domestic or familiar built environment, the product engages with its surrounding and brings out, naturally, a feeling of anthropomorphic surrealism. The white ethereal appearance of the products is afforded by their thinness, and smoothness. The use of ultra-high-performance concrete, a material which is not typically used for design products, is connected to the designer's interest in materials and to her architectural practice. The Anatomy mirror can be placed vertically or horizontally. Its center is made of two reflective parts which are reminiscent of the presence of two bodies. When it is displayed together with the Anatomy console, the outline of the mirror engages in a dialogue with that of the console. Adhering to the casting ethos, each and every mirror of the series of 12 is casted in a mould of the original, with a signature engraved at the back.

Strata Mini: 141 cm x 237 cm

Strata Maxi: 198 cm x 304 cm

Himalayan wool and natural silk on cotton base. 

Inspired by the hills and cities of Nepal, Strata sources its inspiration from a visit to the capital together with the Maktabi’s. Strata draws from the fine line between architecture and landscape, from the rooftops, temples, and steps which intertwine with lush greenery and moss. It draws from the vibrant colors of the culture and city which fuse into another when covered with mist, and draws from the intimate relation the people share with their city. This relation is found again when discovering the world and culture around carpet-making as it reveals the tight knot between the weavers, makers, designers and the product itself. The carpet acts as a unifying element and creator of place, and belonging where the relationship between the body, space and objects are inexorably linked.

ø 26 cm x H 30 cm

Resin with Thread, Leather, Feathers, Metal Flakes, Wood, Brass.

We are all born naked. When naked, we are equal; equally vulnerable, equally exposed, equally weak, but we do not allow nakedness to define us. By covering ourselves, we do not strictly aim to hide our bare bodies. We use our second layer to create an identity, an image, a personality. We use materials, colors, and textures to make a unique statement, while simultaneously hiding, camouflaging and masking flaws and weaknesses. Second skins is a series of resin vases, born naked, equally unremarkable and lacking a clear well defined identity. Once covered, each object gains its own characteristics through the materials and textures that conceal it, allowing it to express its own particular traits. With the help of the second skins they host, each vase will hold a unique sense of esthetics and feel to it, providing its own tactile sensations and visual language.

BLA BLA LAND Foam Mirror (3)

L120 x W 60 x H 13cm 

BLA BLA LAND Foam Mirror (4)

L105 x W 120 x H 13cm 

BLA BLA LAND Foam Mirror (5)

L105 x W 120 x H 13cm 

Foam & mirror.

The foam expands and moves, to reach new levels, and never can be limited by boundaries, it’s alive, dynamic and it can’t be trapped in a well-defined place, like memories ideas, and stories. It’s an interactive material; the procedure is part of an adventure never can predict its results and behavior.

L 190 cm x W 46 cm x H 90 cm

American Walnut Wood, Velvet, Casted Brass.

"Nestled between flourishing mountains and the shimmering Mediterranean Sea, Beirut in spring blossoms into a city of wondrous abandon."

D 20 cm x H 78.5 cm

Painted Casted Aluminum, Fabric.

“Beyond the shared Mediterranean, Napoli and Beirut are astonishingly similar –– the impassioned people, love of family, strong presence of faith everyday life, the lemon and olives. The built-up chaos and natural serenity, especially, generate a familiar pulsating energy that can only exist in such evident contradiction.”    The overlapping landscapes of the Napoli and Beirut are brought to light. Elements of traditional Neapolitan artisanry dialogue with noble materials to create five distinct lamps that illuminate the different tonalities and impressions of both Mediterranean cities. A variegated melange of coral and bone work, religious symbolism, multi-hued glass and intricate woodwork come together in a soothing harmony that captures the beautiful contradictions.

D 55 cm x H 144 cm

Tinted French Oak Wood, Coral, Glass.

“Beyond the shared Mediterranean, Napoli and Beirut are astonishingly similar –– the impassioned people, love of family, strong presence of faith everyday life, the lemon and olives. The built-up chaos and natural serenity, especially, generate a familiar pulsating energy that can only exist in such evident contradiction.”    The overlapping landscapes of the Napoli and Beirut are brought to light. Elements of traditional Neapolitan artisanry dialogue with noble materials to create five distinct lamps that illuminate the different tonalities and impressions of both Mediterranean cities. A variegated melange of coral and bone work, religious symbolism, multi-hued glass and intricate woodwork come together in a soothing harmony that captures the beautiful contradictions.

L 240 cm x W 110 cm x H 85 cm

Sintepon, Wood, Foam, Upholstery and DEDAR Fabric Karandash. 

On a traditional therapy couch, reclining without having to face one's analyst encourages disinhibition. In contradiction, the Nopal Therapist Lounge Sofa dares users to exercise the same unrestraint while facing one another, trading detachment for connection in any of its forms; be it encounter, conversation, intimacy or even release.

L 60 cm x W 50 cm x H 40 cm 

Solid Wood, Foam, Upholstery and DEDAR Fabric Karandash.

On a traditional therapy couch, reclining without having to face one's analyst encourages disinhibition. In contradiction, the Nopal Therapist Lounge Sofa dares users to exercise the same unrestraint while facing one another, trading detachment for connection in any of its forms; be it encounter, conversation, intimacy or even release.

60 cm x 40 cm x 42 cm

Hand-brushed stainless steel.

An unfamiliar yet functional object, UFO-01 alienates the table’s archetypical form while maintaining function. Created in the framework of a collaboration with clothing brand La Terre est Folle.

W 100 x D 90 x H 75cm

American Walnut wood coated with bouclé fabric

Inspired by the famous seat of Rastapopoulos in Tintin comics, the couch has been designed to evoke a sense of comfort, where everything a person needs, is within arm’s length. It has been fitted with a hidden ashtray, as well as a cup holder or snack holder, with the comfort of the client, at the forefront.

W 172 cm x ø 125 cm x H 280 cm 

Leather, Oak, Ceramics.

“New Nature” series by Khaled El Mays is an ensemble of various high crafts particular to Mexico City, where the collection was produced. El-Mays uses leather, wood, and, for the first time, ceramics, which brings a hint of surrealism to a collection very much inspired by the lines of Art Nouveau.

W 52 cm x ø 61 cm x H 89 cm

Leather, Oak.

“New Nature” series by Khaled El Mays is an ensemble of various high crafts particular to Mexico City, where the collection was produced. El-Mays uses leather, wood, and, for the first time, ceramics, which brings a hint of surrealism to a collection very much inspired by the lines of Art Nouveau.

W 131 cm x ø 94 cm x H 50 cm

Oak, Leather.

“New Nature” series by Khaled El Mays is an ensemble of various high crafts particular to Mexico City, where the collection was produced. El-Mays uses leather, wood, and, for the first time, ceramics, which brings a hint of surrealism to a collection very much inspired by the lines of Art Nouveau.

W 60 cm x ø 5 cm x H 100 cm

Oak, Leather, Ceramics, Mirror.

“New Nature” series by Khaled El Mays is an ensemble of various high crafts particular to Mexico City, where the collection was produced. El-Mays uses leather, wood, and, for the first time, ceramics, which brings a hint of surrealism to a collection very much inspired by the lines of Art Nouveau.

ø 21 cm x H 28.5 cm

Ceramics.

Stoneware, glazed and raku fired collection of totems, vases and a mural.

ø 29 cm x H 29.5 cm

Ceramics.

Stoneware, glazed and raku fired collection of totems, vases and a mural.

103 cm x 102 cm x 4 cm

Ceramics.

Stoneware, glazed and raku fired collection of totems, vases and a mural.

Ø 50 cm x H 60 cm

Pink Marble, Bronze.

“There’s no doubt that when we first met each other we immediately got along... if design studios could flirt, it would be the best way to describe our immediate relationship… a flirtation. We were all in South Africa at what felt like the end of the world. Our mutual attraction to each other’s sensibilities (aaaand maybe other parts????) was palpable... this table is a representation of consummating that flirtation…sex, sensuality, mutual respect and vulnerability in the form of design down in a wild place like South Africa. We’re glad to say that this table is a fantasy born from a long standing friendship and a perfect example of the way all four of our minds work together"

W 20.3 cm x H 25.4 cm

Foam, Clay, Bulb.

Colorful table Lamp. The foam expands and moves, to reach new levels, and never can be limited by boundaries, it’s alive, dynamic and it can’t be trapped in a well-defined place, like memories ideas, and stories. It’s an interactive material; the procedure is part of an adventure never can predict its results and behavior.

ø 15.5-32 cm x H 27-32 cm

Stoneware, Glazed Porcelain.

The ceramist duo created a series of sculptural and decorative vases made in stoneware, covered with colored or white porcelaine then glazed

D 50 cm x H 90 cm

Terracotta, broom fibers

A table lamp from the collection of objects made of terra cotta and hay.

ø 23 cm x H 28-50 cm

Ceramics.

Ceramic totems designed and made by Hala Matta.

L 140 cm x W 45 cm x H 80 cm

Ultra-High Performance Concrete, Fiber Reinforcement.

The Anatomy Mirror & Console explore the relationships between the human body, space and the objects in between. They invite the viewer to imagine an environment where bodies come into contact with the tangible and invisible spaces. Anatomy is generated by an iterative casting process taken from different bodies. Adhering to the casting ethos, each and every product of the series of 12 is casted in the fiberglass mold of the original, hand-casted prototype.

L 60 cm x D 8 cm x H 80 cm

Ultra-High Performance Concrete, Fiber Reinforcement, Mirror.

The anatomy series explores the relationships between the human body, space and the objects in between. It invites the viewer to imagine an environment where bodies infuse in the tangible space as much as they affect the invisible one. When introduced in a domestic or familiar built environment, the product engages with its surrounding and brings out, naturally, a feeling of anthropomorphic surrealism. The white ethereal appearance of the products is afforded by their thinness, and smoothness. The use of ultra-high-performance concrete, a material which is not typically used for design products, is connected to the designer's interest in materials and to her architectural practice. The Anatomy mirror can be placed vertically or horizontally. Its center is made of two reflective parts which are reminiscent of the presence of two bodies. When it is displayed together with the Anatomy console, the outline of the mirror engages in a dialogue with that of the console. Adhering to the casting ethos, each and every mirror of the series of 12 is casted in a mould of the original, with a signature engraved at the back.

Strata Mini: 141 cm x 237 cm

Strata Maxi: 198 cm x 304 cm

Himalayan wool and natural silk on cotton base. 

Inspired by the hills and cities of Nepal, Strata sources its inspiration from a visit to the capital together with the Maktabi’s. Strata draws from the fine line between architecture and landscape, from the rooftops, temples, and steps which intertwine with lush greenery and moss. It draws from the vibrant colors of the culture and city which fuse into another when covered with mist, and draws from the intimate relation the people share with their city. This relation is found again when discovering the world and culture around carpet-making as it reveals the tight knot between the weavers, makers, designers and the product itself. The carpet acts as a unifying element and creator of place, and belonging where the relationship between the body, space and objects are inexorably linked.

L 220 cm x W 120 cm x H 55 cm

Copper.

As much sculpture as it is furniture, the differently sized volumes that make up the Platform series of tables combine to create a geometric topography reminiscent of a Cubist skyline.

L 80 cm x W 60 cm x H 230 cm

Wicker, Wood, Leather, Brass, Fur Seat.

The pieces on display are an array of several explorations in design, where wicker wood leather and thread are interacting in a seamless layering and overlapping techniques, in order to present a distinctive look and visual presentation of traditional natural materials. The combinations created attempt to assert a language that explores the past use of the materials involved while at the same time present them in an array of visual conditions that projects them directly to the future, a future where the human hand in production is forefront.

Pink: L 110.5 cm x W 87 cm x H 79 cm

Green: L 95 cm x W 90 cm x H 115 cm

Yellow: L 90 cm x W 100 cm x H 120 cm

Painted Concrete, Acrylic Patterns.

Sculptural chairs

ø 27-40 cm x H 28-40 cm

Raku fired ceramics, Metallic stands.

Ceramic plates inspired by shapes and shades, designed and made by Hala Matta in Lebanon.

ø 23 cm x H 28-50 cm

Ceramics.

Ceramic totems designed and made by Hala Matta.

L 140 cm x W 45 cm x H 80 cm

Ultra-High Performance Concrete, Fiber Reinforcement.

The Anatomy Mirror & Console explore the relationships between the human body, space and the objects in between. They invite the viewer to imagine an environment where bodies come into contact with the tangible and invisible spaces. Anatomy is generated by an iterative casting process taken from different bodies. Adhering to the casting ethos, each and every product of the series of 12 is casted in the fiberglass mold of the original, hand-casted prototype.

L 60 cm x D 8 cm x H 80 cm

Ultra-High Performance Concrete, Fiber Reinforcement, Mirror.

The anatomy series explores the relationships between the human body, space and the objects in between. It invites the viewer to imagine an environment where bodies infuse in the tangible space as much as they affect the invisible one. When introduced in a domestic or familiar built environment, the product engages with its surrounding and brings out, naturally, a feeling of anthropomorphic surrealism. The white ethereal appearance of the products is afforded by their thinness, and smoothness. The use of ultra-high-performance concrete, a material which is not typically used for design products, is connected to the designer's interest in materials and to her architectural practice. The Anatomy mirror can be placed vertically or horizontally. Its center is made of two reflective parts which are reminiscent of the presence of two bodies. When it is displayed together with the Anatomy console, the outline of the mirror engages in a dialogue with that of the console. Adhering to the casting ethos, each and every mirror of the series of 12 is casted in a mould of the original, with a signature engraved at the back.

Large: W 62 cm x ø 24 cm x H 100 cm

Small: W 38 cm x ø 14 cm x H 60 cm

Rattan French Weave, Wood, Threads, Aluminum.

The Lebanese culture is always infused into Khaled's work. He has lived in Lebanon for the majority of his life and gets most of his visual influences from his surroundings. There is a raw aspect to his designs that is a direct reflection of a city in constant growth trying to define its identity in a zone of constant conflicts. “Design Miami/ and Art Basel were always a dream for me, being part of the coming edition will certainly impact my life and my practice for the better." When speaking about the upcoming exhibition, Khaled mentions a full range of emotions from happiness, and pride to nervousness and excitement. As he will be showing a body of work almost a year in the making, he is keen to always have depth and meaning to the pieces as well as to the production process. Each pair of hands that the pieces pass through, give a new piece of soul to the series. Mr Brain Lamp is now part of a larger and exclusive collection sold at Nilufar Gallery Milano.

60 cm x 47 cm x 50 cm

Rattan French Weave, Wood, Threads, Aluminum.

The Lebanese culture is always infused into Khaled's work. He has lived in Lebanon for the majority of his life and gets most of his visual influences from his surroundings. There is a raw aspect to his designs that is a direct reflection of a city in constant growth trying to define its identity in a zone of constant conflicts. “Design Miami/ and Art Basel were always a dream for me, being part of the coming edition will certainly impact my life and my practice for the better." When speaking about the upcoming exhibition, Khaled mentions a full range of emotions from happiness, and pride to nervousness and excitement. As he will be showing a body of work almost a year in the making, he is keen to always have depth and meaning to the pieces as well as to the production process. Each pair of hands that the pieces pass through, give a new piece of soul to the series. Escort of the Night is now part of a larger and exclusive collection sold at Nilufar Gallery Milano.

30cm x 30cm x H 40cm

Casted Polyurethane flexible foam, Polished brass, Glass, Marble, Painted Wood, Mirror

"Further developing the collection, we continue with a focus on reinterpreting cultural references through the use of new materials. Here, again, cast foam is the key. We have created a piece which references familiar elements yet sets them outside familiar contexts. With the foam – atop which sits a glass mirror - we’ve further explored its use and played with colors, density and porosity, once more creating an object eager to be touched. Part of a continuing story, when set in its contemporary context, the Mirror subverts the past and almost unwittingly reveals itself as part of a new tradition."

44 cm x 46 cm x 52 cm

Casted Polyurethane flexible foam, polished brass, glass, marble, painted wood

This design is based on the exploration of cultural traditions through everyday pieces and society’s contemporary interaction with them. Influenced by memories, the Bedside Table plays with overt references drawn from the omnipresent pearl jewelry of Lebanon’s past, and recreates these through the use of carved marble and turned brass. By whimsically suspending these around a circular base of cast foam, upon which is seated a molded transparent glass cabinet, they simultaneously achieve an abstract illusion of both the ethereal and the consequential; a contextualization of a reconstruction process. Through our experimentation and development with casting liquid foam, we’ve transformed this into a material of high perceived and structural value. The choice of the material was based on its chemical and physical properties. The foam expands and moves, to reach new levels, and never can be limited by boundaries, it’s alive and dynamic and it can’t be trapped in a well-defined place, like memories ideas and stories. It’s an interactive material; the procedure is part of an adventure, never can predict its results and behavior. It has a certain mystery and it reflects our resolve to assemble what was once forgotten. The procedure was based on molding different deconstructed elements hidden and preserved in a deep place in our minds and letting the foam merging, captivating and reconstructing all these elements in one entity, always highlighting its softness and delicate effect. By directly stacking contrasting layers and elements, including its opaque drawer, the Bedside Table juxtaposes materials and creates an object that demands to be engaged – physically and intellectually.

Variant sizes

Plaster and Other Collected Materials

“​Construction Deconstruction” is an installation about taking a stand on creating to remind all Lebanese and international people of the Lebanon that is very rich with heritage and background in craftsmanship. It pays a tribute to the long-celebrated artisans working with wood inlays, mother of pearl, crochet, copper, glass, rattan weaving and pottery, but also highlights the importance of the small crafts that are carried around the corners of Beirut. Her installation was restricted to use​ ​the​ ​simplest​ ​processes​ ​of​ ​making​ ​outside​ ​the​ ​industrial​ ​sphere​ ​to​ ​deliver​ ​this​ ​honest​ ​message. This installation was conceived for House of Today's booth at Design Miami/ Curio 2017.

W 15 cm x H 250 cm

Marquina Nero Marble, Brushed Black Steel, Plexi Glass Details.

Statuario Marble, Brushed Brass, Plexi Glass Details.

Following the theme “Naked”, exposed 1, 2, and 3 are a series of objects representing people at their bare state. The double sided mirror showing the truth of people’s double faces. The clothes hanger that carries the layers covering the bodies. The lamp when turned on / off revealing the light, the naked truth of oneself.

L 60 cm x H 185 cm

Brass Skeleton, Walnut Wood, Mirror.

Victor will hold up the mirror for as long as you like (need). A lover (an admirer) of all that is beautiful, he can't help sneaking a peek... There is a Victor in all of us (each and every one of us).

Valet: W 47 cm x ø 38 cm x H 150 cm

Stool: ø 31 cm x H 38 cm

Valet.–

opt 1: Green Metal Structure, Brass Details, Green Painted Wood, Green Leather

opt 2: Black Coated, Metal Structure, Walnut Wood, Brass Details,

Honey Leather Stool –

opt 1: Green Metal Structure, Brass Details, Green Painted Wood

opt 2: Black Coated, Metal Structure, Walnut Wood, Brass Details.

Fading memories of business meetings, blurry phrases at a late night dinner. All vanished. All gone. And you’re home. Hat, jacket, tie, cufflinks. Armor hanging on a wooden servant. You’re stripped. Naked. Facing a mask the world believes is real. Your last performance of the day. Alter ego.

ø 26 cm x H 30 cm

Resin with Thread, Leather, Feathers, Metal Flakes, Wood, Brass.

We are all born naked. When naked, we are equal; equally vulnerable, equally exposed, equally weak, but we do not allow nakedness to define us. By covering ourselves, we do not strictly aim to hide our bare bodies. We use our second layer to create an identity, an image, a personality. We use materials, colors, and textures to make a unique statement, while simultaneously hiding, camouflaging and masking flaws and weaknesses. Second skins is a series of resin vases, born naked, equally unremarkable and lacking a clear well defined identity. Once covered, each object gains its own characteristics through the materials and textures that conceal it, allowing it to express its own particular traits. With the help of the second skins they host, each vase will hold a unique sense of esthetics and feel to it, providing its own tactile sensations and visual language.

ø 145 cm x H 75 cm

TABLETOP: Steel Finished In Gunmetal, Concentric Brushing On Top

TABLE, UNDER-FACE: Resin (Amber Color) Taking the Shape of Different Types of Weapons.

LEGS: Tubular Steel Covered With Resin. Feet Base in Copper, Inspired From Truncated Bullets.

Can business relations be honest and uncensored? Can one be “naked” in the professional world? The designed object intends to challenge that concept by recreating the surface that witnesses transactions, negotiations and power struggles: a meeting table. The proposed table goes beyond courtesies or diplomacies that belie hidden agendas. The table top is in steel with gunmetal finish brushed concentrically. Cast in resin, a set of weapons articulates the underside of the table, within reach from each of the seated guests. The legs are an extension of the underside: also made of resin, the profile of the legs recalls the trajectory of bullets. Choose your weapon and keep calm.

ø 60 cm x H 70 cm

Brushed Brass, Chrome Finish or Oxidized Brass, Chrome Finish.

Center stage, the spotlight illuminates the amphitheater. All eyes are on the clock, divulging its internal mechanism projected onto the ground. The sociopolitical elite, six encircling entities, stand firmly as they watch the motion of the parts unfold at their feet. The clock ticks endlessly, but does not display time. The clock ticks endlessly, but their inertia persists. Beyond the self-advertising spectacle of our pillars, our city’s present remains stagnant, as vacant as a timeless clock.

- Blink : 52 cm x 2 cm x H 2 cm

- Scratch: 24 cm x 12 cm x H 13 cm

- Stroke: 15 cm x 15 cm x H 25 cm ; rock: variable size.

- Tickle: 12 cm x 2 cm x H 30 cm

- Sweep: 35 cm x 22 cm x H 25 cm

- Blink : Marble, Eyelash, Brass

- Scratch: Marble, Brass Nails

- Stroke: Marble, Brass Needles

- Tickle: Marble, Feather, Brass

- Sweep: Marble, Hay.

Blink, fond of butterfly kisses. Tickle, a real teaser. Stroke, the hair pacifier. Scratch, an itchy urges soother. Sweep, the most comforting hay field. Blink, Tickle, Stroke, Scratch, Sweep emphasize on different body senses through a set of peculiar brushes. Marble sculpted pleasure tools, the sensations are enhanced with ordinary and unconventional materials such as eyelashes, brass nails, feather and hay.