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By definition, a shape-shifter is a being with the ability to change its physical form at will. This week, we bring you five innovative designs that morph and transform for optimum functionality. |
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QUATTROTTO |
Angelo Mangiarotti, 1990 |
As simple as it is brilliant, the compositional and functional justifications for the Quattrotto table lie in the beauty and magic of geometry. A square-shaped table, ideal for seating four, transforms and extends to accommodate eight by constructing triangles along the sides of the square-shaped top.
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MV COUPE |
Michaël Verheyden
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The Coupe collection celebrates pure, clean forms by combining innovation, craftsmanship, and detail. The conical lid can be flipped and placed directly inside the bowl to create a flat surface, or removed entirely to contain anything from a grouping of fruit to your most precious possessions. This substantial container is available in a selection of beautiful timbers or marble.
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TATTOMI |
Jan Armgardt & Ingo Maurer, 1984
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Tattomi is a true three-in-one— low chair, chaise lounge, and bed. Inspired by the minimalist style of Japanese tatami chairs and mats, Tattomi's multiple functions are made possible by simply adjusting the frame; the ideal solution for an unexpected guest or a pause that turns into a nap.
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M11 |
Mathias Hahn, 2014 |
This writing desk is visually proportioned like a classic table. However, a section of the tabletop slides to the side, opening up a space that can accommodate paper, stationary, pens, or a laptop. As the tabletop shifts, the surface remains horizontal so that your workstation is left undisturbed.
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COMODO |
Achille Castiglioni & Giancarlo Pozzi, 1988 |
This versatile cabinet is set off-center and has a tray-shaped lid that opens and closes with hinges. This elegant multi-purpose unit can be used as a bedside table, a tray, a coffee table or simply as a storage box for all your favorites. Supposedly Castiglioni, being a big fan of sweets, used his own Comodo to store candy!
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