Conceptually launched in Europe in 2012, Artemide Australia is excited to welcome the very first product from the IN-EI range to our shores, Hoshigame.

Co-developed with ISSEY MIYAKE, IN-EI is a sophisticated collection of freestanding, table and suspension lights.

Miyake’s trademark folding technology combines with a special fabric derived from recycled PET bottles to create sculptural yet rigid forms. Designed to be collapsible, the geometric shades retain their form perfectly without the need for an internal frame. The range’s intricate shades were designed using complex 2 and 3 dimensional mathematical principles. This harmonious blend of light and shade to results in a form that’s visually enchanting.

For further information visit artemide.com.au or visit the Artemide Melbourne store, 46-48 Rathdown Street, Carlton.

Gallery Funaki, a Melbourne jewellery gallery and store, is currently undergoing a refurbishment, and will relaunch with a new exhibition “New Edition” featuring the works of Australian and international bespoke jewellers.

New Edition is a curated group exhibition by Gallery Funaki Director, Katie Scott, which explores the wide space between the hand made and the mass manufactured. Jewellers include David Bielander, Gijs Bakker, Jiro Kamata, Lousje Skala, Lucy Sarneel, Manon van Kouswijk, Marc Monzo, Nel Linssen, Renee Bevan, Ribbonesia, and Thanh-Truc Nguyen.

New Edition heralds a new era for Gallery Funaki, with the Gallery recently undergoing a refurbishment by Architect Kate Abernethy. The new design maintains the elegance & simplicity of the original design, whilst providing a fresh & adaptable gallery space for the presentation of the constantly evolving international contemporary jewellery movement.

For further information visit:
http://www.galleryfunaki.com.au/gf/exhibitions/new-edition

Gallery Funaki will re-open on Monday 22nd April at 6pm with the new group exhibition. The gallery is located at 4 Crossley Street, Melbourne, make sure you get along!

Local design talent Stephanie Ng has launched her first solo project, the Halo Modular Lighting. Made up of singular modules that join together to form a continuos link that grows as far as the space allows. We love when innovative design allows people to play and customise a composition to create their own look.

Made from spun steel with a powder coat exterior, the Halo Modular Light is available in speciality colour options upon request. Visit stephaniengdesign.com for further information

A delicious range of food inspired jewellery from Melbourne designer Lara Ivachev of EAT.ME.DO. Available from Design A Space, Manchester Lane and online at eatmedo.com

Much loved Melbourne label Iggy & Lou Lou have recently launched their latest collection titled Desert Road Trip. All pieces are meticulously handmade originals and well worth viewing. Prices range from $88 - $990 and the range includes porcelain jewellery, homewares and signed sculptures.

For further information visit iggyandloulou.com

Acclaimed Melbourne designer, Keith Melbourne has launched his latest soft furnishing collection, Blue, to the Stylecraft product range. The collection consists of this beautiful lounge which is available in three sizes, a single armchair and ottoman. We love the precise curves and clean lines of the overall design, perfect for both domestic and commercial settings.

Also displayed is this lovely collection of ‘Cell’ tables by Keith Melbourne. Inspired by microscopic plant cell structures, the Cell tables comprise of unique side and coffee table forms. Each table is finished in laminate and veneer with the mild steel legs finished in satin black or satin white powdercoat.

For further information visit stylecraft.com.au or call into Stylecraft Melbourne, 145-149 Flinders Lane.

The versatile Tub Chair by Adam Goodrum for one/third has an understated simplicity that is both intriguing and beautiful.

Tub is an originally design collection by one/third  The Tub series includes a single armchair, 2 seater lounge, coffee table and a uniquely designed bench featuring an armchair. Fabric or leather may be specified for the upholstered components whilst the timber bases are available in American Ash or solid Tasmanian Oak in a natural or coloured stain finish.

one/third is a collaboration of five designers including Alexander Lotersztain, Adam Goodrum, Helen Kontouris, Jon Goulder and Matthew Prince. Offering considered, contemporary design, the collection is manufactured in Australia (Tasmania) with a focus on craftsmanship and quality.

For further information visit stylecraft.com or call into Stylecraft Melbourne, 145-149 Flinders Lane.

Loving the Kahdu collection by ilanel (creator of Ora and Rain). Each lampshade is beautifully hand crafted and based on a mathematical composition of a high-impact pattern.

Reminiscent of the Op Art movement of the 1960s, Kahdu offers a bold sculptural presence and is a perfect statement to any modern space. Available in various shapes and sizes and 20 colours. 

For further information visit ilanel.com

We’re excited to bring our members our first Designer Melbourne exclusive offer.

Art Nomad, Melbourne’s leading Virtual Art Gallery, is offering a ”Swap It or Return It” for the same value as your purchase price on any artwork over the value of $7,500*.

Swap It- Art Nomad are allowing you to swap or trade your purchased artwork for another anytime during the 12 month period and they guarantee your full price paid as an exchange/ trade-in value*.

Return It - For all original artworks with a price of $7,500 or more, if you change your mind in 12 months time and decide investing in art is not for you, Art Nomad will allow you a once off opportunity to return the work and obtain a full refund of the price paid*. 

For further information on the offer visit:
artnomad.com.au/designer-melbourne

*Terms and Conditions apply. For a limited time only. Please contact Art Nomad for further information.

Urchin, by designer Chris Hardy, is a contemporary chandelier. It’s body is constructed using Direct Digital Manufacturing to create a form that is relatively unachievable in terms of traditional manufacturing processes.  Light is managed using contemporary high flux LED technologies.  

Urchin is made to order and may be finished in colours and LED Kelvin temperatures as specified (warm, neutral and cool). For further information contact Cafe Culture Melbourne.

We love this Pleat chair by designer Chris Hardy. The contemporary stool that pays homage to Verner Panton’s ‘S Chair’, and before that Poul Kjaerholm’s ‘Cantilevered Lounge Chair’.  

Pleat is made in Australia from a single sheet of marine ply and is available in a range of colours to suit a range of interiors. For further information contact Cafe Culture Melbourne.

ORA is an interesting lighting project from ilanel (creators of Rain), meditating between light and darkness through transparent colour.

It is an interactive luminary that engages in experimentation and exploration of coloured illumination.

ORA enables personalisation, for coloured light can have an emotional meaning and therefore can influence the atmosphere of a space.

The intention behind ORA is physical interaction - Act to affect. To control its outcome, three knobs were fitted; each adjust one colour spectrum - red, green and blue. 

Adjusting the intensities of these light spectrums, results in endless coloured light options. For further information visit ilanel.com