Der Kleine Lehner by Nils Holger Moormann is a gracefully light designed side table which can also be used as a shelf or a handy writing stand.

A uniquely flexible piece of furniture Der Kleine Lehner was designed in 2003 by Jörg Gätjens and is one of Nils Holger Moormann’s most iconic pieces. It can be leaned against any wall or stand on its own as a freestanding unit. It is set up easily and can be stored in a space-saving manner. If a third leg is assembled, it is possible to arrange Der Kleine Lehner in the room wherever needed. The stand offers a surface space large enough to hold a telephone, for example, and provides an area to take notes or browse quickly.

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Crealev Floating Lamps are irresistible conversation starters. The key to their magic is a patented magnetic levitation device which allows them to deceive gravity.

Dutch company Crealev is a Father-Daughter joint venture by Ger Jansen and Angela Jansen. At the moment they make two different model of levitating table lamps, the sleek and minimalist “Eclipse” and the traditional looking “Silhouette”. What makes the lamps floating is the integrated levitation technology. It consists out of electromagnetic components and a sophisticated control system. Moreover both lamps employ the very latest LED technology for lower power consumption. With a touch of your fingertip, the lamp can be dimmed to the intensity you require…. Oh and did we mention it also levitates?

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The new BeoLab 12 Speakers designed by David Lewis for Bang & Olufsen are fully digital wall mounted loudspeakers that produce sensational sound in a graceful, minimalist style.

By experimenting with shapes and sizes, Bang & Olufsen’s engineers achieved a perfect synergy between an aesthetically pleasing design and acoustic performance. This revolutionary loudspeaker cooperates with the wall it is placed on, transmitting treble and bass sounds with outstanding precision and depth. The result is a long and slim loudspeaker that performs to perfection, even in low volume environments. BeoLab 12 is characterized by a sleek sculptural design that forms a reassuring wave pattern. The effect of this wave design is a flat-form loudspeaker that beholds powerful capabilities, maximizing every inch of the slim space.

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The Vento Sofa by Thomas Althaus for Die Collection transforms into a comfortable bed fast and effectively, there you don’t even have to remove the cushions.

Moving away from the definition of single purpose units, modern furniture have evolved into multi-talent transformers that can save a lot of space by serving multiple functions. A perfect example is the smart and stylish Vento Sofa-Bed. Vento does away with the conventional approach of using metal joints and complicated mechanisms. It transforms into a solid double bed with one move, simply by rotating one of the large main cushions next to the other main cushion. As an extra bonus the bed comes equipped with a practical built-in side table, for the comfort of your guests.

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The Tolix Simplex Coat Hook combines industrial aesthetics, built quality and great flexibility. Due to its modular design you can combine many elements together in order to create an artistic multitude of hooks.

Tolix furniture has become an icon of industrial esthetics, due to their fool-proof solidity, progressive design and renown built quality. The Simplex hanger is no exception. It is made of lacquered metal and is indeed simple, robust and parctical

It was designed by Sebastian Bergne , the hanger consists of hexagonal elements that can be assembled together to virtually any shape and size. A clever contemporary hanger and at the same time a unique decorative interior design feature.

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French-Italian Painter Matteo Mezzetta created a series of hyper realistic paintings, executed in oil on canvas.

Matteo Mezzetta lives and works between Lyon and Milan and his impressive paintings are so realistic, than the viewer can barely distinguish them from a photograph. He captures people, animals, machines, even whole sceneries of everyday life, which are reproduced with stunning detail. He has a taste for movement and finds beauty in everyday life. Although some of his paintings appreciate the stillness of objects, it is those paintings that portray people and animals which fascinate viewers the most.

It is rare for any of his subjects to stand still. His work is characterized by the element of movement, while the monochromatic colors further enhance the dynamic atmosphere of his paintings. Mezzetta’s style also has an integral element of modernity, as he is mostly capturing moments set-up in contemporary environments.  Check out more of his impressive work after the jump.

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