The bathtub is the brainchild of German designer Carina Deuschl and was created to redefine the ordinary concept of the traditional bath. When collapsed the tub weighs in at 7kgs and is just 8.5mm think.

The XTEND bathtub’s frame was made from a piece of carbon fibre which was cut into the intricate accordion pattern by using a high-pressure water jet. When extended and supported with a set of included legs a soft padded, machine washable fabric inlay is clipped into place.

The surface of the material smooths out completely once the bathtub is filled with water and once the bath or soak is done, users simply drain the water from bathtub via a pump system.

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The case features a quilted leather interior, genuine crocodile trim, custom-made hangers and carbon fibre flaps enhanced by luxurious wooden inlays.The inner compartment allows garments to be hung, other unique features of the case include four custom made stress-resistant, low noise pivoting wheels and a sealing rubber to protect the zip and hand-machined solid aluminium closures.

The makers of the case describe its creation as “the first of its kind in the world and a 21st century take on a classical travel accessory”, lets just hope if you do get one, it doesn’t end up in lost luggage.

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The designer has been researching the material properties of carbon fibre for over 10 years. In that time Young worked as a consultant for bike manufacturer Giant on a series of designs to bring the sports industry closer to the fashion world.

Young originally from Sunderland in the UK said;

The chair’s structure and form was developed as a result of working with a factory that is exceptional in creating high performance bikes. The technology is ideal for applying to the development of an exceedingly lightweight stacking chair. We wanted to design a carbon fibre chair that is truly functional and ergonomic. The material has been used economically and has been designed to rigorous technical guidelines.

The stackable chair took nearly three years to develop with premium furnishings company Coalesse and can be customised in pretty much any Pantone colour you desire.

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The visually arresting curvaceous shapes have a dark magnetism, luring the eye to explore their striking contours. Conceived in woven and lacquered carbon fibre, they are also undeniably tactile, warm and inviting.

The all carbon construction means the tub weighs in at just 14 kilos (minus water and sweaty human) which means it can be easily installed and positioned in your home without the need for any structural changes.

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Mocoloco explains that the sofa has been woven to a traditional pattern using 12k carbon fibre tow, making it incredibly lightweight. Extra strength is added from the weaving pattern adding substantial strength to the design and helping with cross-bond adhesion.

The sofa’s form is based around a number of prototypes on display at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, these examples are made from an extruded fibreglass shell armchair that was being developed in the late 50’s

Matthew Strong speaking about his creation said;

It’s transparency lays bare its own construction methodology, and allows visual access to every part of the base, giving it an aesthetic coherence that feels both uncanny and curiously natural… Each iteration of the design was thicker than the last in order to strengthen it enough to hold multiple sitters.

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Made from carbon fibre string woven together by hand, the Luno (latin for curve) chair is the result of many experiments conducted by suspending string at various positions, the designer allowed gravity to shape the final form resulting in smooth natural curvature. To create the curves, a hexagonal shape was used on the surface, and carbon fibre strings were woven from the surface to the metal base.

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The “TechnoLUgy” chandelier is a combination of fine craftsmanship and cutting edge materials. Made using moulds from their standard blown glass versions, the lightweight composite materials make this chandelier up 10 times lighter, stronger and much easier to maintain which would be good news for Rodney and Delboy.

While carbon fibre doesn’t have the transparency of the traditional glass counterpart it does have an almost endless colour choice as well as the ability to change the texture and pattern capability, making it easily customisable to the customers needs.

Master glassmaker and designer Fabrio Fornasier said;

Precisely owing to the material it is made of, this chandelier is an indubitable departure from Murano chandelier making, but it’s the start of a new voyage in the matching of diverse materials. An experiment that I believe in a lot and that I have been carrying on for some time. It will interpret a chandelier in a more present-day fashion and will bring craftsmanship closer to design and art.

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Designed by young Milan designer Luca Schieppati and manufactured by the Lamiflex Group based in Bergamo, the bike features a unique unicycle style frame made from carbon fibre and steel, the carbon fibre handlebars and saddle are adjustable with the peddles placed closer to the saddle for increased biomechanics performance.

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At the Milan Design Week this year the company has announced two new models, a red version dedicated to the famous lifestyle brand “Tonino Lamborghini” and the line of Ciclotte made with Swarovski Gemstones or Swarovski Zirconia.

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Due to its resistance to freezing and other chemical products, volcanic lava stone was sourced from 11,000 year old Volcanoes of Auvergne in France. The stone was hand carved before being bonded to a hybrid mix of lacquered black carbon fibre. check out the video for more information on the production process.

The sofa took a total of 70 days work to create and if you did want one in your front room it would set you back a cool 135,000 € although prices vary depending on materials chosen by the client.

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The collection of luggage comprises two travel bags, a business case and a garment bag and will fit snugly into the BMW i8. The Weekender GM i8, with both hand and shoulder carry straps, is custom-designed to go into the boot, while the Garment Bag i8is a perfect fit for the rear shelf of the BMW i8. The sturdy hardshell Business Case i8 which is also ideal for carrying laptops, matches the shape of the rear seats; while the small Weekender PM i8 is designed to rest on its surface.

The bags and cases are made entirely from carbon fibre. The material has been used by Louis Vuitton to create a special textile. It provides great robustness and strength, and as such is made for the rigours of travel – no matter how long and arduous the drive.

The carbon-black of this luggage comes with the trademark chequered Damier pattern and a laser-etched Louis Vuitton signature. Black and electric blue used in the microfibre lining take their cue from the trademark brand colours of the BMW i8 and bag handles are made from dyed natural leather.

Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design said;

The use of CFRP in the revolutionary BMW i8 sports car is indicative of an intelligent lightweight construction philosophy. And Louis Vuitton has demonstrated a similar belief in innovation, aesthetics and lightweight design in creating an exclusive luggage collection tailored perfectly to the new BMW i8.

The Louis Vuitton luggage series will be available upon request in a selection of Louis Vuitton stores worldwide starting from April 1st 2014.

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