Design studio CONTRAFORMA was founded in 2000. Under the philosophy that "every thing can surprise you, every shape can be multifunctional, every solution can be unique", it unites a new generation of young, creative and already experienced Lithuanian designers and architects. Professional Lithuanian designers have become known for designing many successful commercial and domestic furniture collections. Having participated in a number of international exhibitions CONTRAFORMA design is well known worldwide. The leading position of CONTRAFORMA designers in their field is emphasised by the awards we are proud to have received including the world famous red dot design award. Although operating principally as a design consultancy for furniture and interior design, the company also designs and produces a wide range of excusive furniture. Limited editions of these products are produced in close cooperation with local manufacturers.
JSC "CONTRAFORMA" Gostauto str. 8, LT-01108 Vilnius, Lithuania; tel +370 5 2390917; fax +370 5 2621870; email: info@contraforma.lt; web: http://www.contraforma.com
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Table of contents: T-RUSTED range_NEW ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................3 JULY chair_NEW ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................4 PILLOW light_NEW ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................5 MW cabinet range ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 QUAD storage case ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 ROMANCE range .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................8 VERTEX coffee table ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9 MILD table-picture ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................10 KU-DIR-KA rocking chair ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................11 LOGO seating system ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 MOM rocking-chair .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................13 INDEX bench ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................14 MUTABOR collapsible chair .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 MUTABOR-M seating ................................................................................................................................................................................................................16 WINGS shelves .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 LOOK mirror ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18 IMPERIAL carpeting .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19 contacts ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20 representatives .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
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range T-RUSTED
design — Nauris Kalinauskas 2007 Trust the rust! The rusted identity with exclusive personal touch performs in table range T-RUSTED... experience the new rusted style of living... inside, outside, anywhere... Special technique used to preserve the rust. Classic proportions allow offering any table size according to the client's needs. There are available standard sizes as well as custom. The range consists of dining, coffee, side tables, shelves, stools and other furniture. materials: preserved rusted metal dimensions (h x w x d): T-RUSTED table 01 - 400 x 800 x 400mm T-RUSTED table 02 - 400 x 800 x 800mm T-RUSTED table 03 - 740 x 800 x 800mm T-RUSTED table 04 - 740 x 1600 x 800mm ...but it is possible to order your own table size. available colours:
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chair JULY
design — Zilvinas Stankevicius 2006 The chair JULY was created from scraps of different length, which are glued together using a special press and a final outlook is obtained by hand-made dressing. The softwood cut-offs are collected from local window-frame manufacturer. The designer uses unwanted scraps of timber and with a little creative alchemy turn them into a pretty slick chair. The recycled material is used as a replacement for many conventional materials, without chopping down trees or otherwise using virgin materials. This lightweight and eco-friendly piece of furniture is highly suitable for a dining-room. materials: sofwood, plywood finish - transparent mat varnish dimensions (h x w x d): 980 x 440 x 600mm available colours:
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light PILLOW
design — Linas Kutavicius 2007 The light is always associated with warmth and softness. That's because the idea to make light cover from fabric and also give it a shape of a pillow was transformed into the light PILLOW. The light can be placed on the floor, hanged on the wall or used as a chandelier. Surprising shape with the light inside makes it different from other lamps. The light cover is removable, so it is easy to wash it. The covers are available in different colours, also with custom prints. materials: cover - 100% cotton frame - powder-coated metal dimensions (h x w x d): pillow 01 - 450 x 450 x 200mm pillow 02 - 700 x 700 x 300mm available colours:
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cabinet range MW
design — Nauris Kalinauskas 2007 The product distinguishes with combined innovative and traditional materials: the frame is made of powder coated, laser-cut metal combined with the natural old solid wood - a touch of purest nature. None the less interesting is the shape - a stylistic mix of decades. An eclectic is brought to a delicate purity. MW is an allusion to antiquity and at the same time it is obviously an object of contemporary design. It comes with a real story of one hundred years original solid wood which at those times was a part of a wooden Lithuanian house. The cabinet MW is available with drawers and doors. materials: frame - powder-coated steel; front - original solid wood dimensions (h x w x d): 01A: 250 x 360 x 470 mm 01B: 250 x 730 x 470 mm 02A: 470 x 360 x 470 mm 02B: 470 x 730 x 470 mm 03A: 680 x 360 x 470 mm 03B: 680 x 730 x 470 mm 04A: 900 x 360 x 470 mm available colours:
JSC "CONTRAFORMA" Gostauto str. 8, LT-01108 Vilnius, Lithuania; tel +370 5 2390917; fax +370 5 2621870; email: info@contraforma.lt; web: http://www.contraforma.com
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storage case QUAD
design — Nauris Kalinauskas 2006 5 in 1!.. it can be done!.. All your storage questions answered with one product...CDs, DVDs, magazines, books, folders.., all of them can be stored in one place... materials: body - laminated plywood; backing - powder coated steel dimensions (h x w x d): 1200 x 1200 x 250mm available colours:
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range ROMANCE
design — Neringa Dervenyte 2004 Contemporary design with an allusion to romanticism - this is the result of the perfect union of perforated and painted steel. The stark durability of steel with the outer layer of fragile perforation releases the light from within and acts as a playground for illumination and shadows. The range consists of coffee tables, side tables, lights and storage spaces. materials: powder coated, laser-cut steel dimensions (h x w x d): side table_romance 01 - 800 x 300 x 300mm coffee table_romance 02 - 330 x 570 x 570mm table_romance 03 - 440 x 850 x 350mm table-lamp_romance 05 - 330 x 300 x 300mm wall lamp_romance 06 - 270 x 270 x 120mm wall lamp_romance 07 - 800 x 200 x 70mm coffee table_romance 08 - 400 x 700 x 700mm available colours:
2004 The first prize BALDAI 2004, Litexpo
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coffee table VERTEX design — Jonas Piet 2005
Take some simple geometric sketches... transform them into polygon models... simple and pure... and you have the VERTREX table!.. A low and a polygonal shaped coffee table VERTEX is designed for those interior spaces dedicated to relaxation. The table is perfect for spacious sitting or living-rooms and can be placed together with generously-proportioned, modern soft furniture. Created simply by folding the flat pre-prepared materials, rigid polygonal shapes are quickly and elegantly shaped creating an end product with an extra-ordinary appearance. materials: powder coated steel dimensions (h x w x d): vertex 01 - 330 x 800 x 800mm vertex 02 - 330 x 1000 x 1000mm available colours:
2005 The secod prize BALDAI 2005, Litexpo
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table-picture MILD
design — Nauris Kalinauskas 2003 A romantic dinner for two?.. Prepare to be surprised... the surprise is in front of your eyes!!! In an instant the picture becomes the MILD table... a table for two... A simple and highly flexible table for domestic and commercial space solves the problems associated with a lack of space. MILD can be folded and put against a wall or hung as a modern picture. The special angled construction of the legs keeps the table flat on uneven surfaces. materials: table top - laminated Plexiglas legs - powder coated steel padding - acryl glass dimensions (h x w x d): unfolded: 760 x 1500 x 650mm folded: 650 x 2000 x 50mm available standard tabletop prints:
2003 The first prize BALDAI 2003, Litexpo
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rocking chair KU-DIR-KA
design — Paulius Vitkauskas 2006 Your body feels a chair... You lean back and expect stability... But you feel motion. A classic design in the futuristic style... The KU-DIR-KA rocking-chair... materials: painted plywood dimensions (h x w x d): 900 x 420 x 600mm available colours:
2006 Grand prix [neformate], Litexpo 2006 The first prize BALDAI, Litexpo
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seating system LOGO
design — Nauris Kalinauskas for SOFTIMUS 2005 Soft yet resilient, entertaining yet utilitarian. LOGO is the seating system for your home or office which can be flexible, functional and fun at the same time! Sitting down on the sofa is thus a particularly comfortable and relaxing experience. The sofa's low weight allows it to be moved easily around the room, making it a playful element that can always set new accents in the office or private living areas without major effort. The integrated armrests can be freely adjusted to different sitting positions. materials: upholstery - Gabriel europost, 100% wool legs - powder-coated steel dimensions (h x w x d): chair_logo 01: 732 x 850 x 740mm seater_logo 02: 732 x 1300 x 745mm seater_logo 03: 732 x 1700 x 745mm available colours:
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rocking-chair MOM
design — Neringa Dervinyte 2006 Take a cozy memory from childhood about the warmth and comfort of home and give it a shape and you have MOM. The formula for the MOM rocking chair is simple: MOM = style + cosiness + comfort.The clean lines of the design combine with soft decorated covers to enhance the appeal of MOM. The rocking-chair combines elegance with a hint of cosiness for the modern, contemporary interior. It is not only a wonderful interior accent piece, but also comfortable and snug seating. materials: upholstery - Gabriel europost, 100% wool dimensions (h x w x d): 1000 x 900 x 1150mm available colours:
JSC "CONTRAFORMA" Gostauto str. 8, LT-01108 Vilnius, Lithuania; tel +370 5 2390917; fax +370 5 2621870; email: info@contraforma.lt; web: http://www.contraforma.com
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bench INDEX
design — Neringa Dervinyte 2006 If you lose your way from the main road and end up in a cul-de sac don't worry... the INDEX bench is the solution! Relax and have a rest while sitting on a map of the city area... the INDEX bench will help you to find your way home... INDEX is available with custom prints. materials: powder coated steel, HPL with digital print. dimensions (h x w x d): 450 x 1500 x 400mm 2006 The third prize [neformate] 2006, Litexpo
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collapsible chair MUTABOR design — Nauris Kalinauskas 2002
A simple, elegant design solution for seating and storage problems. With simple assembly, unique "one piece" collapsible chair can be used singly or in multiples to provide quick, comfortable seating. The chair's construction does not require any supporting frame yet it provides a stable and comfortable seat. It can bear up to 100 kg of weight! materials: corrugated cardboard corrugated cardboard with printed laminate corrugated cardboard with printed felt dimensions (h x w x d): unfolded: 450 x 500 x 300mm folded: 20 x 500 x 500mm available colours:
available standard prints:
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seating MUTABOR-M
design — Nauris Kalinauskas 2002 A square sheet of metal. Can it transform itself into light, flexible, stylish seating?.. The two seat MUTABOR M proves that it can be done... The perfect seat for two, inside outside, wherever... materials: powder coated steel dimensions (h x w x d): mutabor m 01: 380 x 600 x 300mm mutabor m 02: 380 x 1200 x 300mm available colours:
2004 Special prize BALDAI 2004, Litexpo
JSC "CONTRAFORMA" Gostauto str. 8, LT-01108 Vilnius, Lithuania; tel +370 5 2390917; fax +370 5 2621870; email: info@contraforma.lt; web: http://www.contraforma.com
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shelves WINGS
design — Nauris Kalinauskas 2004 The perfect union of functional quality and decorative wall furniture manifests into the WINGS shelving system - the perfect storage space for books, magazines and all other items. materials: powder coated steel dimensions (h x w x d): 200 x 800 x 250 mm available colours:
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mirror LOOK
design — Nauris Kalinauskas 2005 Romantics can be contemporary too!.. Both these concepts are reflected in the mirror LOOK combines warmth, charm, delicacy with a modern contemporary approach to styling. The mirror can be located vertically and horizontally. materials: printed frosted glass dimensions (h x w x d): look 01 - 600 x 600 x 15mm look 02 - 600 x 900 x 15mm look 03 - 600 x 1200 x 15mm available colours:
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carpeting IMPERIAL
design — Nauris Kalinauskas 2005 Create your own style in your own space from the smallest of details.. Create whatever your imagination inspires... This multi segment floor covering is designed to utilise floor space. Decorative pieces of IMPERIAL are connected to create a rug with the potential to form many different configurations of shape, size and colour. materials: 100% polypropylene; secondary backing: halfbad resine-ster(rubber) dimensions (h x w x d): 1 pcs - 8 x 400 x 450mm, 1 unit (10pcs) - appx. 1 sqr. m. available colours:
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Contacts: Head office - Contraforma:
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Representatives: Denmark Agenturet-kbh, Kristianiagade 16, kld, 2100 Copenhagen, + 45 5190 9720 annika@agenturet-kbh.dk China On|Off, RM 1112, Kwai Yan Hse, Kwai Fong Est, Kwai Chung, N.T. Hong Kong, +86 852 97782300 onioff@gmail.com Cyprus Cherry Occasions, P.O. Box 40493, 6304 Larnaca, +357 99486772 cherryoc@logos.cy.net
Portugal Arte Assinada, Porta do Mar, Lote 3.11.09, Parque Expo 1900-136 Lisboa, +351218948047 arteassinada@arteassinada.pt Imade Trading, R. Correia Teles, nĀŗ53 - 3Āŗ, 1350-094 Lisboa, +351210125662 a.vargas@clix.pt Sweden Kent Trading, Tjarhovsgatan 5, 11621 Stockhom, +46(0)87143541 catarina.kent@kenttrading.com
Croatia Dizajnholik, Jaksiceva 47, 10000 Zagreb, +385 91 6431772 info@dizajnholik.hr
Taiwan Taste Life, No. 94, Lane 8 Tianmu E. Rd., 111Taipei, -886 2 28755616 service@tastelife.com.tw W Studio, 3F, Bldg.G,3-1 Park Street Nangang, Taipei 115, +886 2 2653-0467 milagros@wstudio.com.tw
France Luka Luna, 77 rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris, +33 (0) 148872818 lukaluna@free.fr
USA Natrona Furniture, 32 W 20th Street, NY 10011 New York, +1 212 404 7649 info@NatronaFurniture.com
Greece DING, Sofokli Venizelou 19-21, Halandri, 15232 Athens, +30 210 6892256 gageorge@otenet.gr
UK Mint, 70 Wigmore Street, London W1H 9DL, +44 (0) 2072244406 info@mintshop.co.uk Moleta Munro, First Floor, 9 Bellevue Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 4DT, +44 (0)131 556 6538 j.baddon@ukonline.co.uk in-2-ex, 19 Magdalen Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 4TA, +44 (0) 1392425787 design@in2ex.co.uk
Italy Tomdesign, s.co San Maurizio 73/B, 10124 Turin, +3901119707397 giorgio@tomdesign.it Korea InnoMetsa Korea co., #301, 190-4 Siheung-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 461-370, tel.: +82 31 723 7752 info@innometsa.com Netherlands Tafelwaren, Stationsweg 32, 9471 GS Zuidlaren, +31 50 4029974 tafelwaren@cs.com
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