9 March 2010
Wednesday 24th February was an afternoon showcasing the best in contract
furniture, lighting and accessories from Spain, Italy, Japan and Australia.
It was an incredible affair of eclectic design, fine wine, Spanish food and
good company.
An educational experience was had by all from listening to the concept of stylish sustainable product design from Alexander Lotersztain from DERLOT, Oier Irigaray from ENEA and Sandro Tothill from LZF-LAMPS.
Thanks to all those who made the UFL February lunch an amazing success.
We look forward to the next one!
For those of you who missed out or simply want to revisit the day, you can see images here.
1 December 2009
Andreu World Outdoor is the natural progression of classic Andreu World design and company spirit. This line benefits from a 50-year history that has created a unique style of working with wood. Characterised by elegant and timeless product design, Andreu World is an internationally known company for quality manufacturing methods and comprehensive cutting-edge solutions for the contract market.
The new Andreu World Outdoor combines all the natural elements of outdoor products with the comfort of designs for interiors. Their Outdoor collection will consist of: Three sofa collections (Landscape, Sand and Calma); Three collections of seating, easy chairs, footrests and lounges (Trenza, Serena and Sombra) and various complementary table collections (Wind, Terra, Dual, Cross, Aire and Mar). Additionally, the collection SIT can be used for public areas and multi-use ambiances.
This comprehensive collection of versatile products is designed to fit harmoniously into both home and contract spaces. Every element in the new Andreu World Outdoor collection conveys comfort and well-being and is fully interchangeable, manufactured with innovative materials that guarantee durability and long-lasting use.
The Andreu World Outdoor collection will be available from UFL Group in 2010.
3 November 2009
The annual Andreu World International Design Competition is open to both
students and professionals in the field of design; and with no age limit anyone
can enter.
The challenge is to design a seat or table, which invoke both innovative design
and original styling.
This year's judges were thrilled with the entries and winners were as follows.
Images from top to bottom:
1ST PRIZE to WOOX barstool from Boris Innecken and Philipp
Christ (Darmstadt-Alemania)
The judging panel has appreciated the idea of separating the seat from the
wooden frame; to not only improve its comfort but also allow for the extension
and development of the range based on the simplicity of the object. The formal
elegance of the piece has also been commended.
2ND PRIZE to the Margarita seat from Loïc Lobet
(Marseille-Francia)
The simple construction makes the piece an easy production that achieves all
the comfort and functions that a chair demands. The shear weight of the chair
has also been strongly admired by the judges.
1st Mention, Caballo Lounge Chair project, Jason White de Detroit (USA)
2nd Mention, Bough Chair, Stephen Tierney de Blackrock (Irlanda)
3rd Mention, Leafchair Project, Francesco Fiotti de Casamarciano (Italia)
Capdell's Novecento sets the scene on the terrace of the new building of the Opera in Bjørvika, Oslo.
Emerging from the sea in the centre of Oslo, the recently built Opera is the
new futurist building of the Norwegian capital. The construction has been
inspired by an ice floe that emerges from the sea and it is characterised by
its surface covered in marble and an enormous crystal front with solar panels.
The European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe
Award 2009 has been awarded to The Norwegian Opera & Ballet, Oslo by Kjetil
Trædal Thorsen, Tarald Lundevall, Craig Dykers / Snøhetta.
Novecento is the most romantic armchair from Capdell, conceived from a
perspective based on classic shapes. As an attractive reflection of the
multiple possibilities that polypropylene offers, it fits perfectly on the
terrace on the opera.
Novecento is currently in stock at UFL Group. Click here for more information.
25 August 2009
Derlot is fresh in New Zealand. Alexander Lotersztain, company director,
furniture and interior designer, is making a noticeable impression in the
design world.
Lotersztain has participated in international exhibitions with Sputnik,
Designers Block London, Tokyo, Milano, New York, San Francisco, Berlin, Moscow
and one of his own products is now part of the design Collection at the
Pompidou Museum in Paris.
Derlot's design epitomizes classical simplicity and his product has an overall
design balance that invokes form and function and includes the environment and
the user.
Lerod, Twig and Stump are the outdoor furniture collections creating great
attention right now - perfect for any corporate or residential setting.
8 August 2009
Sydney = Design central with Saturday in Design. Highlights of the day -
The whimsical Lzf Lamps Tunnel: Ke-Zu created a romantic experience walking through Lzf's Pod and Poppy Lamps; the secret garden by Good Manors on their terrace was magical while providing enchanting spaces to sit back and reflect on the day.
Designer food @ Ke-Zu and Core Furniture/Light2: Ten designers came together in this design extravaganza, with a feast for the eyes and the tastebuds. Each company created designs for sushi made by chefs from the Ivy's acclaimed Sushi Choo restaurant. The sushi didn't last more than 5 minutes.
Stylecraft partnered with Bills to provide a day of design, food and GECA environmental discussions while the graduating students from Whitehouse Institute of Design designed an original installation for the Stylecraft Showroom created with reused folders. Inspirational!
Living Edge had been running a miniature chair competition in the lead up to SID: The brief was simple - they supply two Chandon Sparkling corks and designers must design their own miniature chair masterpiece. The creations were unique and exciting ranging from loungers, to ottomans and high back chairs.
15 July 2009
Agatha designed for LZF Lamps, Spain by the Luis Eslava Studio
Lzf Lamps made it large at the ICFF in New York this year with their new
suspension light Agatha featured in the New York Times.
Agatha's unique shape springs from the concentric superposition of a triangular
shaped modular base. It's made of natural timber veneer at 98% recyclable.
30 June 2009
At the Milan International Furniture Fair 2009, Verzelloni presented a preview of the interesting evolution of Zoe armchair: Noe modular lounge. Designed by the creative powerhouse Lievore Altherr Molina, Noe is a highly modern sofa concept thanks to the multiple configurations possible that are fluid, open and eclectic. Noe can be equipped with the new Blog table which serves as a practical surface and, when fitted with a special cushion, becomes a comfortable armrest.
20 May 2009
Parri, the powerhouse of creative energy, presented as one of the brightest stars on the international design scene at Milan 2009. The new collection uses vibrant colours and strong shapes. The 4 key pieces for 2009 are:
The whole delicious collection embodies imagination and magic appealing to everyone!
20 May 2009
The Design Lounge thanks to Lzf Lamps emulated high design and exuded personality. The striking ceiling, strong cylindrical shapes, and the organic lines of the Onion veneers, made it a spot for rest and cool contemplation during all the hype and excitement of the show.
12 May 2009
The clever team at Showroom 22, made up of Murray Bevan, Anna Ftizpatrick & Angela Crane have again achieved huge success with their clever 4 week 'pop-up store' Macaroni Penguin in Teed Street, Newmarket.
Macaroni Penguin was assembled as a knee-jerk reaction to what some would call a 'crisis' in the fashion retail sector. As new and established stores close, Macaroni Penguin has emerged as a mint-green beacon of hope on the retail horizon, providing a vehicle for designers to sell current winter and past season's stock.
The store has been promoted as a fast-paced fashion boutique with quirks, fun and odd-and-ends thrown in. UFL Group were lucky enough to get a load in, and lent their expertise to Macaroni Penguin, fitting the store out with some of the world's best furniture to add that extra little sparkle. Designer labels on sale at Macaroni Penguin include Alexandra Owen, Twenty-Seven Names, Kathryn Wilson, MAW, Karen Walker Eyewear, Le Specs, Sera Lilly, Richard Moore, Starfish, Laurie Foon and a selection of vintage garments from PullYourSocksUp.co.nz.
Now, 1 week into their 4 week venture, all I am hearing about is Macaroni Penguin. With hot fashion, gorgeous products and new samples coming in daily, it truly is the perfect way for UFL to promote its new range of Parri and Capdell furniture.
Check at Macaroni Penguin open until 30 May!
9 Teed Street, Newmarket, Auckland
Mon - Fri: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
11 May 2009
Previewed at the Milan Furniture Fair 2009, The Centrino Table is the embodiment of imagination, elegance and style.
Designed by Matrix, its innovation is in its versatility. The essence of this unique design is the mix of traditional Italian domestic decor, with the embroidered centre-piece and stark contrast of solid mechanical parts.
11 May 2009
The following jury awards were awarded in the National Product Selection of the SIDI Selection Awards, which were held as part of the Habitat Valencia Fair in collaboration with On Diseno magazine.
AERO BENCH by Lievore Altheer Molina for Sellex. Prize to the best design in the Collectivities category
The Aero Bench effortlessly collects the prize for the way in which the materials are used in the industrial processes, obtaining as a result an absolute purity of lines and formal cleanness. The aesthetic of the object is the direct result of the industrial manufacturing process.
LITTLE FIELD OF FLOWERS by Studio Tord Boontje for Nanimarquina. Prize to the best design in the Home category
Congratulations to the clever people at Nanimarquina, who were awarded the prize to the Little Field of Flowers rug for the introduction of the three-dimensional element, the use of unrestrained material and its sensorial aspects.
18 November
The Daylight is a revolutionary new chair designed by Toru Iseki. It is
completely environmentally friendly, the standard chair being constructed from
recycled and recyclable materials. The resin found on the black and grey chairs
are formed using six recycled car batteries and comply to the Japanese Ministry
of the Environment's Law on Promoting Green Purchasing as well as winning a
Best of Neo-Con award at the largest North American world furniture trade fair.
The functional strengths of the Daylight also place it as a premium high
density, multi-purpose stacking chair. When placed on the transport dolly it
can be stacked 45 units high at a little over 2 metres high. Due to its
incredibly light-weight structure, weighing 4.1kg, the arrangement and
alignment of the chairs is simple and layouts are easily reconfigured thanks to
the integral linking glides. Daylight is fabricated as one complete unit and
the bonding of the frame and the back rest mean the chair is extremely durable
and the mesh is protected from damage during stacking and storage.
Daylight mesh stacking chairs are ideally suited for high traffic uses
including training, meeting and conference areas where users are with the chair
for a long period. The mesh offers flexibility for different body shapes and
prevents pressure points from forming as well as transparency to allow smooth
air flow and ventilation. Available in black, grey or white with a powder
coated or chrome frame finish, the Daylight chair is available exclusively from
UFL in New Zealand.
14 October
UFL Group has developed a simple and innovative world first with the design and manufacture of our new rotating tape heads.
Rotating tape heads allow staff to easily and efficiently alter the configuration of a fixed or base mounted public guidance system without the need to lift the heavy units one by one.
Rotating tape heads, greatly improve the flexibility of any queuing system and enable quick and easy changes to be made to the configuration which may be caused by client or staff numbers increasing and decreasing throughout the day.
The rotating tape head also provides economic benefits by decreasing the cost of breakages and maintenance as users are able to avoid mishandling the tapes and damaging them during configuration changes
23 September
With more new stock arriving in our warehouse, we need to clear our warehouse and showroom stock quickly to make way for these new imports.
During October, we have priced to clear selected stock of imported European designer furniture and accessories, samples, single items, and damaged stock.
There are Great Bargains but it's really "only while stocks last".
All items are displayed on our Clearance Site, but new items will be uploaded each week and further discounts applied, so check the Clearance Site regularly.
KUBIK is an exciting new "twist" on stool and table designed by Marco Moran for Parri.
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use KUBIK brings a sense of play on form, function and colour to allow versatility in how it is used and presented……it can be simply an informal stool/chair, stacked to form bright informal columns or used as a setting with one piece as the table.
It is made in rotation moulded polyethylene and the choice of some great new colours adds to the impact that this beautiful sculpturally shaped stool/table can bring to any space.
This finish is resistant to heat and sunlight for outdoor use + there is a wonderful range of glossy painted finishes for indoor use only.
For more information and colour choices please write to us at info@ufl.co.nz or call us on 09 828 1000 for Auckland or 04 802 4315 for Wellington and the South Island.
UFL is delighted to present LOVELY....a new armchair designed by Marco Maran for Parri.
LOVELY seems to hug the body in an inviting embrace...its curves exude a striking soft lined sculptural form which is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.
It is made in rotation moulded polyethylene and the choice of some great colours adds to the impact that this beautiful low armchair can bring any space.
This finish is resistant to heat and sunlight for outdoor use + there is a wonderful range of glossy painted finishes for indoor use only.
For more information and colour choices please write to us at info@ufl.co.nz or call us 09 828 1000 for Auckland or 04 802 4315 for Wellington and the South Island.
April 2008
The 2008 Milan International furniture fair was held in April this year with many new and exciting ranges once again launched by the big and not so big (but hot!) names in contemporary furniture. This was the biggest ever Salone held with more than 270,000 people in attendance at the main fair and a further 1000,000 at the satellite exhibitions in the Zona Tortona area.
Themes were extended and refined from last years fair and it was great to see that fine craftsmanship in particular had returned in hand made wooden pieces, frills and finesse had been enhanced with fabrics, textures and form and there was a burst of colours, shapes and gloss finishes in the polypropylenes and lacquers. This was balanced with a more somber black and white "moody" look reflected in many of the displays.
Some exciting new designs from UFL's suppliers who exhibited at the fair have begun to arrive in our Avondale showroom and for a sneak preview please see attached images.
Marco Maran, Art Director for Parri with "Lovely" tub chair and "Kubik" stool for both indoor and outdoor use.
If you would like further information, images or catalogues for any of these products please inform us at info@ufl.co.nz.
We will be introducing further new products via our e-card system as they arrive.
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