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OKHA LAUNCHES THE FREQUENCY BENCH
A solid timber bench - a deceptively simple design that utilises opposing perspectives and surface contouring to create an expressive optical impact .
The opposing vertical and horizontal contours in conjunction with an interplay of angles create drama and a playful tension and the scooped relief work echoes rhythmic waves , a FREQUENCY .
Originally designed for an exclusive Clifton Terraces interior project , FREQUENCY bench is available in a range of standard and custom timber finishes .
Shown in solid Walnut , the FREQUENCY bench has sculpted ripples carved on either side of a smooth seat plateau which can also be tailored with a simply fitted padded seat .
“ OKHA ’ s designs are an assembly of very few elements , a kind of visual Haiku , the fewest amount of syllables expressing the maximum possible .” - Adam Court , OKHA Creative Director .
LOCAL TEXTILE MANUFACTURER OFFERS FABRIC RANGES FOR BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPECIFICATIONS
Cedarbrook was established in 1991 due to the passionate love of textiles and the need for quality upholstery fabrics in the domestic and contract markets . At its inception , Cedarbrook concentrated all of its efforts and resources , into the design and manufacture of upholstery and soon became a leading supplier , known for its quality and service . It soon became apparent that there were areas within the contract environment that required specialised fabrics . This challenge was readily accepted and the required fabrics were developed and manufactured , while the domestic upholstery ranges kept growing . Cedarbrook fabric was now covering furniture in spaces from homes to restaurants to movie theatres , banks , and corporate buildings .
During this growth period , it was identified that moving from indoors to outdoors was the way of the future . The development of technical outdoor fabric , which could withstand the harsh Southern Hemisphere climatic conditions , was imperative . By carefully selecting made for purpose fibres and yarns , by collaborating and working closely with internationally rewound and environmentally conscious chemical producers , the required product was soon made available to an expectant market . The results of which can be seen adorning parasols and outdoor furniture from Cape to Cairo , From Sydney to Brussels . Cedarbrook fabric was now able to cover your indoor spaces and your outdoor spaces .
Throughout this journey of development and growth , Cedarbrook has stayed true to its foundation - remain focused , support local manufacturers and customers , provide a quality product at the best price on time and do this with consistency . www . cedarbrook . co . za
NEW RANGE FROM ITALTILE
Right now , the décor world is excited by the combination of cool , noble marbles and warm , rustic woods . It ’ s a collision of two trends that has created a third statement trend : the wood and marble marriage . Once again , Italian tile masters Ceramica Sant ’ Agostino have risen to the challenge and interpreted the new trend with INTARSI . INTARSI is a range of elegant patchwork porcelain tiles that not only prove that warm wood and cool marble belong together , but also rediscover and pay homage to the lost art of early Renaissance ‘ instarsia . The Italian sculptor-artists of the 13th and 14th century took years to craft their “ intarsia ” works ( a technique so intricate and skilled it was , at one point , held in higher esteem than painting !), but today , after deep study of the technique , the Ceramica Sant ’ Agostino designers have , in a matter of months , created intarsia-like artistry with modern magic : pin-sharp digital inkjet technology . Each range is a contemporary classic , and designed to work equally well in a modern , classic , urban or natural living area , with the rare ability to warm up a cool palette and bring a touch of coolth to warmer tones . www . italtile . co . za
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