Behind the Design: Bellwood Bar Cart
Introducing the Bellwood Bar Cart - the ultimate entertaining must-have. A modern, two-toned wooden bar cart, Bellwood Bar and Storage Cart makes the perfect addition to any corner of your...
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Design Stories
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Behind the Design: Picket Wall Hook
At first glance Picket Hook looks like a piece of wall art thanks to its beautiful shape and beveled pine wood dowels. Picket has five hooks that...
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Behind the Design: Tipsy Bottle Opener
The Tipsy Bottle Opener - the perfect fusion of form and function. This bar accessory is not just your average bottle opener, it's a decorative piece that...
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Behind the Design: Ringo Chair
We spoke with designer Jordi López Aguiló to hear more about his design of our Ringo Chair. ...
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Behind the Design: Layla Vase
Sold separately or as a set of three, Layla vases can be stacked with one another to create a beautiful arrangement or be used to display on their own. With...
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Behind the Design: Misto Mirror
We interviewed Product Designer, Aine O'Neill to see how the Misto Mirror came to life. BEHIND THE DESIGN: MISTO MIRROR Shop Misto What was the inspiration behind your design? (ie. time, place, material,...
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Behind the Design: Woody Picture Frame
Written by: Senior Design Lead, Sung wook Park Shop Woody Picture Frame A NEW FIGURINE We wanted to upgrade our Buddy figurine, using a more modern material. Sticking along this...
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Behind the Design: Rocker Picture Frame
ROCKER PICTURE FRAME Shop & learn more about Rocker Multi Picture Frame What was the inspiration behind your design? (ie. time, place, material, other item etc.) When drafting up ideas for new...
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Behind the Design: Bellwood Cosmetic Organizer
We talked with design studio, SPEXTRUM to hear more about Umbra x Spextrum's Bellwood Cosmetic Organizer. Read on to learn more behind the design. What was the...
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Behind the Design: Moona Storage Box
We talked with Senior Umbra Design Lead, Sung wook Park to hear more about his latest design for jewelry and storage - Moona Storage Box. From his inspiration, to challenges...
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Behind the Design: Perch Mirror
We sat down with Lead Designer, Sung wook Park to hear more about one of his latest designs, Perch Mirror. This unique mirror features two circular shelves, which can be...
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Behind the Design: Cascada Cosmetic Organizer
CASCADA COSMETIC ORGANIZER Learn more & Shop Cascada Organizer What was the inspiration behind your design? (ie. time, place, material, other item etc.) I had been looking into circular objects, trying to find inspiration for...
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Behind the Design: Alcove Mirror
We sat down with Jr. Product Designer, Áine O'Neill to ask her about her first official Umbra design, ALCOVE MIRROR. BEHIND THE DESIGN: ALCOVE MIRROR Alcove Mirror What was the inspiration behind your design? (ie....
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Behind the Design: Allira Organizers
We interviewed Industrial Designer, Jonah Takagi for the launch of his ALLIRA ORGANIZERS for Umbra. Jonah Takagi received a BFA in Furniture Design from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2002....
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Behind the Design: Pirouette Cosmetic Organizer
Designed by Sung wook Park for Umbra, Pirouette is a rotating makeup organizer with a modern clear finish and adjustable tiers. Easy to assembly, customize and lock each layer into...
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Behind the Design: Hangtime Clock
A modern and minimalist floating wall clock, this statement piece adds a unique and decorative element to your space while its sweeping quartz clock mechanisms ensures quiet, accurate time keeping....
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Behind the Design: Ridge Mirror
We interviewed VP of Design, Matt Carr, to learn more about his newest design, Ridge Mirror. Shop Ridge Mirror What was the inspiration behind your design? (ie. time, place, material, other item etc.)...
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Behind the Design: Infinity Collection
Written by Senior Design Lead, Sung wook Park The original Infinity Round Frame was inspired by Freestanding art pieces and sculptures, displayed on pedestals. We asked ourselves, “What made PRISMA...
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Behind the Design: Alouette Hooks
We interviewed Industrial Designer, Brad Ascalon for the launch of his Alouette Hooks for Umbra. Brad Ascalon’s eponymous award-winning studio was founded in 2006. The multidisciplinary designer specializes in furniture...
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Behind the Design: Buddy Ring Holders
Written by: Senior Design Lead, Sung wook Park UMBRA'S BUDDY FIGURINE I got the inspiration for Buddy Ring Holders from our President & Co-Founder, Les Mandelbaum. While he was traveling,...
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Behind the Design: Quench Watering Can
Written by: Advanced Product Designer, Nate Asis Umbra Quench Watering Can SOMETHING TO PUT ON DISPLAY I wanted to create something “iconic” that would look great sitting on a...
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Behind the Design: Woodrow Can
Written by Director of Product Development, Henry Huang WOODROW TRASH CAN What was the inspiration behind your design? (ie. time, place, material, other item etc.) I was inspired...
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Behind the Design: Mingle Gallery Frame
Written by: Senior Design Lead, Sung wook Park - THE STORY In highschool, I had a job stacking boxes, so I often like go to our warehouse, right here in...
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Behind the Design: Fountain Planter
Written by: Senior Design Lead, Sung wook Park - THE STORY One of my favorite things to do is travel. I get a lot of inspiration from outside...
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