“Haute Couture” Projects

One-of-a-kind projects for residential, commercial and hospitality interiors. We design our own pieces. We consult for companies and welcome collaborations with architects & designers.

UM Project // 1+1=3 custom dining table // Corian©, lacquered wood // 2013 //
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Two interlocking tables come together to form 15′/4,5m long dining table.
Designed and manufactured for Ghislaine Viñas Interior Design.
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Mixing console for analog equipment including late 1960′s WSW (Wiener Schwachstromwerke) and modern-day Tonelux, developed
for Brian Bender’s The Motherbrain recording studio
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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One form, many variations from familiar designs to more playful and unexpected results.
The multiple variations can be used for lamps – including our new Atum lamp launched at ICFF 2012 – and other objects.
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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A collection of lamps and vessels especially designed for Reclaim NYC, an initiative by New York City designers to create furniture and
artwork out of Hurricane Sandy debris. The works were auctioned off to raise money for relief efforts.
Photography: Francis Dzikowski/ Esto
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Keepsake box designed for show sponsored by Republic of Fritz Hansen and made with damaged Arne Jacobsen series 7 chairs,
steam compressed wood and an enclosed set of works by We- Are-Familia artists.
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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Seven critters using Interface carpeting materials auctioned for the benefit of DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS)
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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A large square slab of white Corian© on a solid brass base, concealing hidden compartments and articulated details.
Designed and manufactured for Ghislaine Viñas Interior Design.
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto, except for second picture by Eric Laignel for Interior Design Magazine
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UM Project // Custom mixing desk for producer Nadim Issa // 2013 //
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A small mixing desk for producer Nadim Issa.
Photography: Francis Dzikowski/ Esto
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18′ (5.5m) long wall piece furniture collage in contrasted sheens of black, with key moments in bright green
Design in collaboration with Ghislaine Viñas Interior Design
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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Mixing console for API analog equiment and other gear, developed for Allen Farmelo’s The Farm recording studio
Featured on the cover of Tape Op magazine
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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Nesting set of three benches/tables
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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Combination of two rarely paired materials, wood and Corian®, through innovative joinery details
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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Design and build of the entire space, including filming areas, editing suites, client lounges, work stations and screening room
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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Custom furniture and display for New York City’s retail institution, Moscot Eyewear
Design: Jaklitsch / Gardner Architects
Photography: ©2008 Paul Warchol
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10’ long kitchen table in ultra white finish with bright red dot punctuations (Corian® top and powder-coated aluminum legs)
Seen on the cover of Interior Design Magazine
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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Tone-on-tone harmony and minimal details for a residential piece
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
Art by Norman Mooney
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Sliding shelves allow multiple configurations depending on the users’ moods and needs
Design: Single Speed Design
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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A classic UM Project piece that combines the rusticity of a reclaimed wood top with the elegance of a walnut base.
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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Artisan Collection, table top objects
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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Oversize round coffee table, lacquered fiber glass
Design: Ghislaine Viñas Interior Design
Photography: #1: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto, #2: Eric Laignel/ Interior Design Magazine
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A techy twist of a 1930s-inspired dining table, constructed out of a proprietary laminate of carbon fiber and wood veneer
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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Dry-erase table, with custom enameled steel top and marker hole grid
Developed for The Brooklyn Brothers advertising agency
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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Reception area for music company, including chairs with built-in iPods
Photography: Karen Philippi
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Console, custom furniture, lighting and acoustic panels for THX-certified sound design studio
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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Soft Skin

Credenza with semi-flexible doors made of proprietary laminate of wood and fiberglass
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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Bunkbed + Bed

Aluminum bunkbed with matching side piece including cubbies, LED lighting, desk and storage
Design: Single Speed Design
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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City Pendants

Light pendants
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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Pocket Table

Coffee table with top pocket drawer
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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Floating Credenza

Custom wall-mounted credenza
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
Art by David Frazer
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Lighting panel for a music studio that had to provide variable lighting without dimmers
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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Monumental chandelier for hospitality project
Photography: Francis Dzikowksi/ Esto
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