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Umbra Shift is an extension of Umbra that focuses on contemporary influences in the design community. The result is a collection that expresses diverse points of view, yet sits together with a shared belief in ideas that are functional, familiar and forward thinking.
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Jonah TakagiTier Side and Coffee Table p7
Philippe MalouinBalance Box, Brick Lamp, Hanger Chair p10, p19, p22
Lukas PeetAsymmetrical Candle Holders p13
Paul LoebachCup Lamp p16
Lambert RainvilleSwitch Table Tray p26
CastorCowboy Coffee Kettle p33
OS & OOSSediment Tableware p34
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Zoë MowatCampfire Trivet p36
Harry AllenCoiled Stool & Counter Stool p40
MSDSPleated Dish, Vase & Planter p45
Post ProjectsCascade Wool Blanket p49
Hlynur AtlasonAbove Home Floor Mat p52
Fugitive GlueFelt House Slippers p55
Umbra StudioHitch Shelf, Nest Caddy, Hot/Cold Carafe p14, p25, p28Knob Spice Grinder, Bottle Openers, Wedge Shoehorn p29, p39, p51
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Asymmetrical Candle Holders ✕ Lukas Peet
asymmetrical design appears different from every angle
enameled brass
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Hot/Cold Carafe ✕ Umbra Studio
coloured stoneware vessel & insulating silicone bands
available in red & clay
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✕ Zoë Mowat
flexible two-sided leather disc & beechwood dowels
available in pink/grey & green/black
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Jonah TakagiNew York City, USBorn in Tokyo and raised in New England, Jonah received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2002. For several years, Jonah designed furniture that he built in a friend’s studio while he played bass guitar, touring and recording with several indie rock bands. He is the principal of Atelier Takagi (founded in 2009) and is Co-Founder and Creative Director of Field.
Philippe MalouinLondon, UKCanadian Philippe Malouin holds a bach-elor’s degree in Design from the Design Academy Eindhoven. He set up his London studio in 2009 and is also the director of Post-Office, the architectural and interiors design practice. His diverse portfolio includes tables, rugs, chairs, lights, art objects and installations. Philippe has won the W Hotels ‘Designer of the Future’ Award and Wallpaper Magazine’s ‘Best Use of Material’ Award.
Lukas PeetVancouver, CALukas Peet is a Canadian designer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Graduating from the Industrial Design program at the Design Academy Eindhoven in 2009, Lukas worked for a short period in London before returning to Canada where he has been
working on numerous commissions through his own studio lukas/peet design. His works have been widely exhibited throughout Europe and North America and published in various print and online publications. In February 2014 Lukas was named the winner of the first annual RBC Emerging Designer Competition.
Paul LoebachNew York City, USPaul Loebach is a furniture and product designer based in New York City and Berlin, Germany. Paul’s background comes from traditional woodworking, handed down from a lineage of family craftsman. He applies his hands-on material approach to a design philosophy that covers a range of industrially manufactured objects from furniture and lighting, to everyday houshold products. Paul’s design focuses on materials, experience, and the emotive meaning of objects. His practice stems from a belief that each design presents a unique opportunity to invoke change, and to adapt objects to the functional needs of our ever-evolving lifestyles.
Lambert RainvilleMontréal, CA Lambert Rainville Bureau de Design operates in Montréal, Canada. With the intention to infiltrate industry, the office aims to implement a contemporary design language anchored in culture and produc-tion. He received a Bachelor of Industrial Design degree from Université de Montréal in 2012 and a Masters degree in Design Products from the Royal College of Art, London, in 2014.
CastorToronto, CA Castor Design is a Toronto-based practice run by Brian Richer and Kei Ng. They are interested in the middle ground between art and design to bring a sense of irrever-ence to their products. Castor Design has won awards from A’ Design, AZ Awards, and from numerous design shows. They have worked on interior projects, custom lighting, furniture design and public art commissions throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
OS & OOSEindhoven, NL Studio OS & OOS was established by Oskar Peet and Sophie Mensen in 2009 who met while studying at the Design Academy Eindhoven in Holland. The two formed OS & OOS to create contemporary objects that are derived from purpose. Their work has been shown at design fairs in London, Paris, Dubai and New York. The studio was awarded Wallpaper Magazine’s “Best Do-mestic Design” in 2013 and has since been designing products and installations rang-ing from lighting, ceramics, carpets and furniture in their distinctive handwriting.
Zoë MowatMontréal, CA Zoë Mowat operates Zoë Mowat Design, a furniture design studio in Montreal, Quebec. Zoë’s work has a strong sculptural
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component with emphasis on simple forms, bold colours and unusual material combi-nations. Zoë values material integrity and quality craftsmanship in her work, and aims to inspire the user with a lasting object. She has exhibited her work across North America and Europe.
Harry AllenNew York City, USHarry Allen established his design consul-tancy, Harry Allen Design, in 1993. Since then, he has designed furniture, lighting, products, packaging and interiors for an illustrious roster of clients. Harry’s award-winning work sits in many collec-tions, including MOMA, and is featured regularly in the top design publications. Harry Allen’s long-standing interest in art, new materials — and a systematic design approach — have lead to some of the most intelligent products and interiors in the world today.
MSDSToronto, CAMSDS is a Toronto based multi-disciplinary design practice that brings together expe-rience in interior, furniture, and product design. The studio is dedicated to material exploration, resourcefulness, and commit-ment to client needs. In its brief existence MSDS has realized numerous interiors, licensed products for production, and undertaken speculative works. Clients and collaborators include Spin Toronto, Shopify and Mjolk.
Post ProjectsVancouver, CAPost Projects Inc. is a Vancouver-based creative direction and graphic design agency founded in 2011 by Alex Nelson and Beau House. Post works with local and international clientele on creative projects that require exceptional brand identity, art direction, interactive design and development, print media, packaging, and exhibition design.
Hlynur AtlasonNew York City, US Hlynur Atlason now lives and works in New York City. After graduating from the Parsons School of Design in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Industrial Design, he opened Atlason in 2003—his own product design focused studio. Atlason has since built a comprehensive portfolio in collaboration with MoMA, Ikea, Umbra, Microsoft, Estee Lauder, and Johnson & Johnson. He is sought after by a wide range of internation-al clients for his consulting expertise and his unique vision. Hlynur believes in building multi-layered products that are not only imaginative, but ecologically aware.
Fugitive GlueToronto, CABorn and raised in Toronto, Jano has been described as tall and often bearded. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from Carleton University. In 2010 he
established Fugitive Glue, a design studio based in Toronto. Jano has over 20 years of experience in the design field, spanning art, graphics, products and advertising. He views design as a problem solving tool and often compares the business of design to “The Rap Game”. Forever on the grind, he has won zero designer of the year awards and is currently not featured in any muse-um. So his best is still to come …
Umbra StudioToronto, CAThe Umbra Studio is located in Toronto, Canada. Umbra Studio is the collaborative output of Umbra’s in-house designers— a diverse group of individuals from all over the world that bring their own personal experiences in their designs. Umbra Shift is where they experiment with new materials, techniques and processes, and a platform for discovering ways of re-thinking everyday items.
Designers
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Tier Side and p7 Coffee Tables ✕ Jonah Takagi■ Materials Steel
▲ Size Coffee Table – 120 × 46 × 33.5cm (47¼ × 18 × 13") Side Table – 42 × 42 × 54cm (16½ × 16½ × 21¼")
● DescriptionThe Tier Tables draw from the ar-chitectural language of modernist 1960’s high-rises. Relocating the legs from the corners to the sides create a cantilevered structure that is firmly anchored to the ground. Made from powder- coated steel in grey and marine.
□ Packaging: White box ○ Assembly required
Made in Taiwan
Balance Box p10 ✕ Philippe Malouin■ Materials Ashwood
▲ Size 23.5 × 8.5 × 9cm (9¼ × 3¼ × 3½")
● DescriptionThe Balance Box has a curved base and gently tilts depending on what you put inside. Ideal for storing jewelry, office supplies or personal accessories. Made from ashwood with removable dividers. Finished in Grey, Pink, and Forest.
□ Packaging: Sleeve box
Made in Taiwan
Coffee Table - Grey 880320-255
Coffee Table - Marine 880320-362
Side Table - Grey 880322-255
Side Table - Marine 880322-362
Forest 880280-207
Grey 880280-255
Pink 880280-484
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Asymmetrical p13 Candle Holders ✕ Lukas Peet■ Materials Stone Resin, Brass
▲ Size Yellow – 9.5 × 9.5 × 10cm (3¾ × 3¾ × 4") Marine – 15 × 15 × 13cm (6 × 6 × 5") Teal – 12.5 × 12.5 × 17cm (5 × 5 × 6¾")
● DescriptionVisually unbalanced yet phys-ically sturdy, the off-kilter appear-ance of these candleholders is a product of their asymmetrical design. Inter-changeable bases and cones allow you to create new combinations.
□ Packaging: Sleeve box ○ Assembly required
Made in China
Hitch Shelf p14 ✕ Umbra Studio■ Materials Steel
▲ Size Bracket – 84 × 6.5 × 7cm (33 × 2½ × 2¾") Each Shelf – 38 × 23.5 × 5.5cm (15 × 9¼ × 2¼")
● DescriptionAn adjustable wall mounted shelving system designed for display. The double bracket allows each powder-coated steel shelf to be mounted horizontally or vertically to showcase your favorite books and objects. Shelves available in white and yellow.
□ Packaging: White box ○ Assembly required
Made in Taiwan
Cup Lamp p16 ✕ Paul Loebach■ Materials Spun Metal
▲ Size 21 × 21 × 31cm (8¼ × 8¼ × 12¼")
● DescriptionThe Cup Lamp takes its name from its most prominent feature – a storage cup. Including a dimming knob and built-in USB hub, this playful LED lamp fits perfectly on your desktop or bedside table.
Light Source: 6W/90 LED array. Light output: 380 lumens. Colour temperature: dimming 3000k. 5.0V USB port. Universal power supply with plug adapters.
□ Packaging: White box
Made in China
Brick Lamp p19 ✕ Philippe Malouin■ Materials Concrete, Aluminum
▲ Size 61 × 11 × 23.5cm (24 × 4¼ × 9¼")
● DescriptionThis lamp is a nod to the brick – beautiful in its own right. Aesthetically blunt yet stylish and functional, the Brick Lamp is an adjustable LED task lamp for your desk or shelf.
Light Source: 9W/84 LED array. Light output: 500 lumens. Colour temperature: 3 Step 3000k. Universal power supply with plug adapters.
□ Packaging: White box ○ Assembly required
Made in Taiwan
Small Yellow 880120-685
Medium Marine 880122-362
Large Teal 880124-635
White 880340-660
Yellow 880340-685
Black 880270-040
Mint 880270-473
Black 880230-040
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Hanger Chair p22 ✕ Philippe Malouin■ Materials Baltic Birch Plywood, Laminate
▲ Size 90 × 47 × 2cm (35½ × 18½")
● DescriptionThis folding chair mimics one of the ultimate storage systems – the modest hanger. When not in use, it hangs and stows in a compact, orderly fashion. Unfold and seat guests just as fashionably.
□ Packaging: White box
Made in Taiwan
Nest Caddy p25 ✕ Umbra Studio■ Materials Ashwood, Steel
▲ Size 26 × 11.5 × 15.5cm (10 × 4½ × 6")
● DescriptionA hold-all storage solution, our modular Ashwood caddy is designed for pencils and screens alike. Use stacked together or taken apart – a tray, a box and a tablet stand.
□ Packaging: Sleeve box
Made in Thailand
Marine 880260-362
Grey 880260-255
Yellow 880260-685
Black 880260-040
Coral 880260-180
Coral 880150-180
Olive 880150-450
Grey 880150-255
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Switch Table p26 Tray ✕ Lambert Rainville■ Materials Ashwood, Metal, Leather
▲ Size 44.5 × 30 × 8.5cm (17½ × 11¾ × 3¼")
● DescriptionThe dual purpose Switch Table Tray is great for serving when flat and works as a laptop stand when angled. The wave pattern allows for airflow to keep your devices cool. Leather wrapped handles also act as soft bumpers when flipped.
□ Packaging: Sleeve box
Made in Thailand
Hot/Cold p28 Carafe ✕ Umbra Studio■ Materials Stoneware, Silicone
▲ Size 8.5 × 8.5 × 35cm (3½ × 3½ × 14")
● DescriptionA hand-cast carafe made with unique coloured stoneware. Two stackable cups allow for easy storage and safe travels to the table. Hot or cold, two silicone bands keep your hands happy.
Volume of 0.75 L / 25 oz. Hand wash only.
□ Packaging: Sleeve box
Made in Thailand
Knob Spice p29 Grinder ✕ Umbra Studio■ Materials Beechwood
▲ Size 6.5 × 6.5 × 17.5cm (2½ × 2½ × 7")
● DescriptionThe Knob Spice Grinder borrows its form from the oven knob, an archetype for turning. This little spice grinder sits atop a base, which catches your favourite spices – or use apart as grinder and pinch pot. Made from beechwood and a ceramic Crush-Grind® mechanism.
□ Packaging: Sleeve box
Made in Thailand
Cowboy Coffee p33 Kettle ✕ Castor■ Materials Enameled metal, Beechwood
▲ Size 14 × 21.5 × 21.5cm (5½ × 8½ × 8½")
● DescriptionThis Cowboy Coffee Kettle is based on traditional open range fire brewing. Bring water to a boil, add ground coffee and let it steep. Pour slowly and enjoy. Present your enamel kettle on its beechwood trivet. Available in black and speckled white.
Hand wash only
□ Packaging: Sleeve box
Made in Taiwan
Natural 880310-390 Red 880200-505
Clay 880200-173
Natural 880160-390
Black 880160-040
Aqua 880160-203
White Speckle 880290-748
Black 880290-040
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Sediment p34 Tableware ✕ OS & OOS■ Materials Stoneware
▲ Size Large Plate – 26 × 26 × 1.5cm (10¼ × 10¼ × ½") Small Plate – 22 × 22 × 1.5cm (8¾ × 8¾ × ½") Large Bowl – 26 × 26 × 7cm (10¼ × 10¼ × 2¾") Bowl – 15 × 15 × 5cm (6 × 6 × 2") Plate – 15 × 15 × 1.5cm (6 × 6 × ½") Each Cup – 8.5 × 8.5 × 8cm (3¼ × 3¼ × 3") Each Small Bowl – 8.5 × 8.5 × 3cm (3¼ × 3¼ × 1¼")
● DescriptionThe Sediment Tableware was inspired by building materials used in construction, which con-tain porcelain beads for strength. Made from stoneware, each hand made piece is partially glazed to create unique reflections. Differ-ent colours and sizes relate to one another so they can stack, nest, and cover each other.
Machine washable, food safe, microwave safe
□ Packaging: Sleeve box
Made in Thailand
Campfire p36 Trivet ✕ Zoë Mowat■ Materials Leather, Beechwood
▲ Size 18 × 18 × 2cm (7 × 7 × ¾")
● DescriptionThis animated trivet references the wood patterns of a campfire. Flip the flexible two-sided leather disc for a hit of colour and prop up hot pots and dishes on the beech wood dowels.
□ Packaging: Printed box
Made in China
Plates - Grey/Yellow 880331-174
Large Bowl - Grey 880332-255
Bowl & Plate - Pink 880334-484
Cups - Black 880330-040
Small Bowls - Forest 880333-207
Forest/Black 880360-216
Pink/Grey 880360-603
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Roll/Truss/Cage p39 Bottle Openers ✕ Umbra Studio■ Materials Brass
▲ Size Roll – 7.5 × 7.5 × 4.5cm (3 × 3 × 1¾") Truss – 4 × 3.5 × 13cm (1½ × 1¼ × 5") Cage – 6 × 6 × 6cm (2¼ × 2¼ × 2¼")
● DescriptionAnonymous in function and cast from solid brass, this bottle opener might find itself on the vanity sooner than the kitchen drawer.
□ Packaging: Sleeve box, hang tagMade in Vietnam
Coiled Stool p40 ✕ Harry Allen■ Materials Gmelina wood, PP thread, Rattan, Steel
▲ Size Counter Stool - 40.5 × 40.5 × 72cm (16 × 16 × 28½") Stool - 44 × 44 × 54cm (17¼ × 17¼ × 21½")
● DescriptionThe Coiled Stool was inspired by the traditional basket-making techniques of the Philippines. Hand-woven threads cover a rattan core to create a surpris-ingly comfortable tractor seat. The Coiled Stool fits easily into casual and formal environments. Available in table and counter heights.
□ Packaging: White box
Made in the Philippines
Pleated Dish p45 Vase & Planter ✕ MSDS■ Materials Earthenware
▲ Size Dish – 23.5 × 23.5 × 7.5cm (9¼ × 9¼ × 3") Planter – 17 × 17 × 15.5cm (6¾ × 6¾ × 6") Vase – 11 × 11 × 30cm (4½ × 4½ × 12")
● DescriptionThe Pleated series was made to accompany a plant through different stages of growth. Each piece is handmade, sporting geometric pleats that beautifully highlight its contents. Planter includes a self-watering wick
□ Packaging: Sleeve box
Made in Vietnam
Roll - Brass 880140-104
Truss - Brass 880141-104
Cage - Brass 880142-104
Counter Stool - Aqua 880242-020
Counter Stool - Red 880242-505
Counter Stool - Grey 880242-255
Stool - Aqua 880240-020
Stool - Red 880240-505
Stool - Grey 880240-255
Dish - Earthenware 880100-745
Planter - Earthenware 880104-745
Vase - Earthenware 880102-745
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Cascade Wool p49 Blanket ✕ Post Projects■ Materials Wool
▲ Size 162.5 × 162.5cm (64 × 64")
● DescriptionThe rugged terrain of the northern Cascade Mountains in western Canada inspired these blanket patterns. Each blanket is made in Portland, Oregon by Pendleton Woolen Mills. Available in yellow and blue.
□ Packaging: Rolled with strap
Made in USA
Wedge Shoehorn p51 ✕ Umbra Studio■ Materials Cast Iron, Maple wood
▲ Size 14 × 11 × 60.5cm (5½ × 4½ × 24")
● DescriptionA likely pair find each other in the hallway – a removable maple wood shoehorn that sits at the foot of your door, quite literally, in a doorstop.
□ Packaging: Sleeve box
Made in Vietnam
Above Home p52 Floor Mats ✕ Hlynur Atlason■ Materials Abaca
▲ Size 76 × 46cm (30 × 18")
● DescriptionA contemporary take on the traditional home mat – this hand-woven rug depicts backyards and swimming pools as patterns from above. Made from abaca, a natural plant fiber that is odor and moisture resistant.
□ Packaging: Tag
Made in the Philippines
Navy 880351-405
Yellow 880350-685
Black 880170-040 Green 880210-280
Yellow 880210-685
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Felt House p55 Slippers ✕ Fugitive Glue■ Materials Felt, Woven Rope
▲ Size Small – 36-38 (US 6-7) Medium – 40-42 (US 8-9) Large – 44-46 (US 10-11)
● DescriptionHalf sock & half sandal – a felt upper and colourful rope outsole leave you feeling fleecy all year round.
□ Packaging: Canvas bag
Made in China
Small - Grey/Green 880130-555Medium - Grey/Green 880132-555Large - Grey/Green 880134-555
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