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« Ouno (pronounced « OO-no ») makes one-of-a-kind and limited-edition decor accessories – bags and fashion accessories for men and women, pillows, bedding, throws & blankets, floor cushions, rugs and wall hangings, sculptural objects and conversation pieces. Virtually all of our soft furnishings and accessories are « upcycled » from vintage materials and are hand-constructed in Vancouver, B.C. Our highest-quality vintage materials include antique and modern Japanese cottons and linens, mod 1960s and ’70s European graphic prints, rough wool weaves, certain early synthetics, midcentury-modern woven textiles, and sheepskin etc. reclaimed from vintage coats. « Upcycling » is the recycling of older materials for newer, more deluxe purposes. On rare occasions we also use new organically produced textiles such as bamboo, hemp and organic cotton. »

By Josh Jakus

« UMs developed from two creative challenges: The first, to make use of the unique properties of pressed wool felt – its density, texture, pliability, and strength. And the second, to transform a flat surface using only the simplest of operations. When unzipped, UMs lay completely flat for dry cleaning, storage, or travel. »

Created in 1953 by canadian designer Jacques Gillon, the Cord Chair is re-issuing by the manufacturer Avenue Road

« Frame of solid maple. Available in clear lacquer or walnut veneer or black lacquer over a maple veneer. Seat and back of 8-strand dyneema cordage in white or black. »

Pluunk series produced by Inquisitivekid and designed by Uarchitect

Bunk bed and single bed

By Matt Carr for Umbra

« Inspired by organic silhouettes, the pieces carry an invitation. Their shape and texture naturally find their way to the hand. Each piece is conceived to be a statement by itself and yet to smoothly mix with other pieces to make a color contrast or to complement the shape and the function. »

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Twenty past four plate by Willie Tsang

This plate helps you following good table manners: « at the end of dinner, place your knife and fork together at « twenty past four » on the left, this gesture implies that you are finished. »