COVER loves the work of German designer Meike Harde, who will be showing work at Tent London on 19-22 September as part of the London Design Festival
London textile furniture, Meike Harde
COVER loves the work of German designer Meike Harde, who will be showing work at Tent London on 19-22 September as part of the London Design Festival. Harde’s textile furniture features the London collection, which consists of a wardrobe, a cabinet as well as a bag-like storage object, each made of a metal frame swathed in fabric, making the furniture lightweight and mobile.
Zieharsofika corded upholstery, Mieke Harde
Harde’s Zieharsofika corded upholstery collection rethinks cushioning techniques and with rubber foam mats and elastic bands new forms are created for seating.
Zieharsofika corded upholstery, Mieke Harde
Harde’s Lichtschlucker light shades are made from disposable cups.
Carpet diem, Mieke Harde
The Carpet Diem pouffes is made form the thin carpeting used a trade fairs, making them robust but also soft and malleable.
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