"Design Hall" … a highlight NEVER to be missed!

The ‘Design Hall’ is undoubtedly an important highlight of the TIFF 2008 event you should not miss. It’s an exciting all-in-one venue where outstanding furniture designs and latest innovations by leading furniture entrepreneurs will be displayed.

Now, let’s take a peek into what the ‘Design Hall’ has to offer.

Doi Tung Development Project by Mae Fah Luang Foundation

Initiated by the lifetime work of the late HRH Princess Srinakarin, the project has been operated by the ‘Sustainable Alternative Development’ approach with main objectives to reduce deforestation, unconstructive farming and opium plantation, as well as, to promote occupational opportunities and environmental awareness among local people.

Products from this project to be on display include handiworks of different kinds; such as, scarves, stoles, furniture fabric, handmade clothing and home decorative items made from natural materials such as cotton, sedge, marihuana fibres and flaxes. Other items of interest include dining table utensils, plate mats, handkerchiefs, ceramics and mulberry-paper products. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime certifies that “income from the sales of these products, through the Sustainable Alternative Development approach, contributes to solving global drugs-related problems.”

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YOTHAKA INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

The exhibition booth of Yothaka International can be divided into two zones – New Products and Existing Products. For the Existing Products, items will be displayed in the ‘Modern Oriental’ style, based on the concept of each product. The display will also feature the use of wood and galvanized iron.

Undoubtedly, the key highlight of the company’s showcase will be the new ‘Liana’ furniture collection. Furniture items in this collection are made form a vine-like synthesized material, which is hand-woven for increased durability. The ‘Living Outdoor’ set comprises a table, a sofa and chairs. The chairs in this set are available in five different patterns and in earth-tone colors. The vine-like texture of the products offers a unique touch of Nature, while the skilled workmanship and attention to detail that is put into making these products represents an Asian charm. Furniture from Yothaka International is also regarded for its style and durability.

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BENJA COLLECTION CO., LTD.

Benja, together with, experts from the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), developed a product set called ‘Living Set’, and this will be a highlight at the company’s booth for TIFF 2008. The inspiration behind this creation was from things around us such as modern architecture and the environment. Information on upcoming furniture trends was also studied carefully in order to develop products that best meet customer demands.

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DEESAWAT INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

With over 30 years of experience and expertise to its name, Deesawat Industries is specialized in developing specific furniture items for specific uses, such as garden furniture, swimming pool furniture and lobby furniture. Most of its clients are large-scale contract projects.

The company’s highlights at TIFF 2008 include new product collections called ‘Summer BED’ and ‘Frankfurt Modular’. Products from these new collections can be adjusted to suit many different functions. Another highlight is a showcase of product prototypes featuring scalable kitchen and bedroom furniture which can be adjusted to suit different spaces.

The core idea behind the creation of Deesawat Industries furniture is to create highly durable casual furniture items that function well both indoor and outdoor.  

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MODERNFORM GROUP PUBLIC CO., LTD.

Modernform will be showcasing a range of new furniture products, including Bordeaux & Bourgogne chairs. These stylish chairs say so much about the personality of their owners, whether they are men or women. The solid, elegant pattern of Bordeaux chairs represents masculinity in a gentleman; while the delicate, refined pattern of Bourgogne chairs reflects well on feminine quality in women. These distinctive chairs fit well with any home decoration style. Alternative fabric finishes on both the seat and the back support are available as optional accessories.

Also available are slim, sleek wing chairs under the ‘Tangram’ collection. They were inspired by square-shaped building blocks, which can be formed in any shape you can imagine. 

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