Paper and laundry basket

Spacious catch basin for discarded desk papers, used towels or even the knitting next to the couch: this basket impresses with its versatile use, its natural materiality and, last but not least, its extremely attractive appearance. Even purists who think in terms of material economy will get their money's worth here, because despite its visual and functional opulence, the design of this paper and laundry basket impresses with its well thought-out minimalism. A three-layer thick veneer sheet is bent to form an almost cylindrical body, interlocked to maintain its shape and glued to the circular base plate; the upper edge is reinforced by an inner ring made of three-layer wood. Covered with a fine layer of clear varnish so that the individual grain stands out even more beautifully, the result is a stable lightweight that can be carried around effortlessly using the two side handles - if you don't want to take your eyes off this simple beauty (or simply want to transport the towels to the washing machine).

Anyone who still thinks that traditional craftsmanship results in furniture à la Gelsenkirchen Baroque should turn their gaze to Riga. There, the company Mint Furniture, founded in 2009, stands for furniture design in which the tried and tested is taken up and further developed in form and function. This is the essence of innovation anyway, especially when it wants to stand out from the mass of supposed modernity in a visionary way. The team at Mint Furniture, which combines knowledge of fine art, interior design, industrial design and craftsmanship, has also achieved something astonishing: an individual design signature that is revealed in the fine details. With his spindle stool made of solid oak, co-founder Janis Rauza laid the foundation for the creative combination of formal tradition and functional modernity. Continuously expanded, the entire furniture collection from Mint Furniture follows this vision: expertly crafted by cabinetmakers, supported by a profound knowledge of the possibilities of the material and supported by the use of modern technologies, the designs point far into the future as pieces for generations.