It is the lack of hardware and integrity of material which attracted me to these glasses. The lack of hardware gives the frames a simple elegance; they look as if they have been effortlessly carved from a single piece of wood. The wood -the mahogany is my favorite- looks incredibly luxurious compared to the materials traditionally used in eyeglass design. W-eye pushes the boundaries of eyeglass design to give us a product that is both stylish and well-crafted.

W-eye by Matteo Ragni is a post by Jillian Japka on Minimalissimo.

The simple and elegant design of this pen has a solid, smooth surface, devoid of branding, which sits neatly into its magnetic base. Each pen will come with a choice of black or blue in 0.25mm, 0.3mm, and 0.4mm Pilot Hi Tec C insert. The EiMIM Pen will have a machined, glass bead blasted, and powder coated finish.

Having already ordered this pen, I will be sure to update you on my experience with it and provide a thorough opinion. In the meantime, I think this project is certainly worth backing.

EiMIM Pen is a post by Carl MH Barenbrug on Minimalissimo.

Like all mirrors, For Your Eyes Only adds light and depth to a room, but this mirror is so simple I think you would have to look twice to find where the light is reflected from! I love how Bart Lens turned an average object into a fun piece of artwork. I admit that this mirror is not the most functional, but it is a beautiful wall piece and certainly a conversation starter.

For Your Eyes Only Mirror is a post by Jillian Japka on Minimalissimo.

Another beauty of this project is in the combination of high bright LED technology with tactile materialization. The LEDs are hidden within the horizontal post. When the brass strips touch, the electrical circuit is closed and the light turns on. You can adjust the position of the lamp by moving the horisontal post, and by bringing it down you can turn the light off.

Watch the video to see the object in action.

Balance Lamp is a post by Natalia Repolovsky on Minimalissimo.

The design is very simple and has no unnecessary details, but at the same time the result is very useful because with its adjustable neck you can direct the light where you need it.

The Sixties lamp has been made in plastic and is available in a variety of colours.

Sixties Lamp is a post by Jorge San Luis on Minimalissimo.

Part of a collection of three pieces (Marc, Camps & Jorge; a coffee table, an umbrella stand and a magazine rack, respectively), it’s executed in steel rods, a material that subtracts visual weight as it creates void volumes. It stands as a simple, straightforward structure, that could very well go unnoticed as it blends into its environment, or draw attention precisely because of its simplicity.

Combined with the leather handle, an elegant touch to the piece that provides it with a better grip for moving, both materials (steel and leather) have the quality to age well and be sober, lasting products, as intended by the designers.

Jorge magazine rack is a post by Marina Esmeraldo on Minimalissimo.

Time requires one to hunt for the hour. It creates an extra step in our time-seeking process by forcing the user to physically move one’s body in order to know the hour. Consequentially, the classic question “what time is it?” creates a moment of philosophical analysis. One is compelled to also ask why knowing the time is important in that moment.

It is a human compulsion to constantly ask the time and we are reminded of its passing everywhere we look. Thinking about how much time has elapsed or the limited time we have can be stressful and oppressive. This clock attempts to return us to our current task by allowing the reminder of time to fade into the background. Time fights against its very presence, enabling us to finally dwell in the present.

Time is a post by Jillian Japka on Minimalissimo.

This is the way Jean Nouvel describes his project Flying Surface, because he thinks of this piece more as luminous object rather than a luminaire, looking for the essence of light.

Flying Surface has been developed for the illumination company, Troll in 2006, and it is essentially made with a stretched fabric and produces a floating-like surface when its inside light is switched on.

I think that this is perhaps the most minimalist lighting design that can be made. What can be more simple than a surface of light without anything else?

Flying Surface is a post by Jorge San Luis on Minimalissimo.

In 1962, Fronzoni designed this attractive light fitting, Quadra. Made from steel with a white, black or polished finish, Quadra can be installed on brick walls or ceilings, and measures just 8.66″ x 8.66″. The lamp was nominated for a Compasso d’Oro in 2004 and is manufactured by Italian lighting company Viabizzuno.

With its simple form as a perfect square, and soft lighting, I think it’s a fine example of the great work Fronzoni has produced over the years.

Quadra Lamp is a post by Carl MH Barenbrug on Minimalissimo.

The black&black collection is comprised of 15 objects, all following Nendo’s minimalist aesthetic. Sato elaborates:

It is exciting to be able to expand the original idea of Nendo into other parts of the world, starting with K%. We hope to bring a little bit of inspiration to everyone’s home through our products.

Collaborators for black&black are Singapore design firms Stidio JuJu and Exit Design. They each contributed an item to the collection.

black&black is a post by Natalia Repolovsky on Minimalissimo.