01Factory area of Cebu Furniture Industries Foundation (CFIF)
02Weavers at CFIF
03Production records of CFIF
04Enpekei showroom
05Karl Aguila’s home
06His sculptures in situ
07Karl Aguila
08Piece by Vito Selma
09Workers at Stonesets
10Vito Selma at his family’s company
11Factory floor
12Cobonpue Hive showroom
13Weaving a rattan piece
14Kenneth Cobonpue
15Husband and wife team (left) and marketing director Sergio Boero at Hacienda Crafts
16Hacienda Crafts basket
17Dedon’s deliveries
18Hervé Lampert, right, and Vince Lampert, managing director from Dedon
19Production area
20Woven seat by Dedon
Cebu is the manufacturing base for many high-end international furniture brands but it’s only recently gaining the recognition it deserves for its skilled craftsmanship. Meet the people boosting the city’s reputation and supporting local talent.
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Issue 50
A round up of news, products and projects, including stools from Mexico, cutlery from Germany and a definitive book on Danish design.
Issue 51
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Issue 28
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Issue 28
Carl Malmsten was one of Sweden’s greatest furniture designers and thanks to his grandson, Jerk Malmsten, his legacy continues. Last year at the Carl Malmsten shop, 96 per cent of sales were in Sweden.
Issue 34
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Issue 61
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Issue 59
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Issue 7
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Issue 36
Instead of investing in new designs and manufacturing processes, increasing numbers of design firms are raiding their archives. Monocle visits two companies to find out why they’re looking backwards not forward.
Issue 32
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