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hope comes in 3s

he steadily growing appeal of 3,
our contemporary line of outdoor
Tfurniture, has led to the inevita-
ble addition of new ‘threes’.
nan, palindrome byname and design
has a new and almost square addition to its
longer namesake - sporting a 60s revival
softly curved surface. It is purposefully
made for the restaurant market, the
versatile form with two straight ends
allows the tables to join together when the
party grows.
Initiating a string of folding canvas
products to pack up and go is the origami
chair - destined to re-set the camping
bar from Cape Point to the Okavango,
providing truly ergonomic seating for the
nomads of our era .The origami chair is
is our take and remake of a once popular
mid century design of Japanese origin
with strong Scandinavian overtones that, It is available in three subdued It is a dedication to the magic and
quite possibly, everyone’s architect from colours (sand, grey and olive), of robust mathematics of the proportions of 3
the 60s will remember. polycotton canvas, stitched by a local using the imperial measuring system - all
At home outside in the veld or master saddle maker. There is a choice products strive to embody the Alvar Aalto
courtyard, yet sophisticated enough of oiled ash or natural jarrah cylindrical credo ‘beauty is the harmony of purpose
to fold and bring indoors to the living wooden arms. and form’
room - the origami chair is lightweight 3 is a body of original work from the hope 3 is hope, for the future. dw
and extremely robust, truly a versatile forge, a collection of functional furniture
and visually interesting chair, offering an for contemporary living that utilises and www.hopegf.com
extraordinary level of comfort. sustains traditional artisanal skills.

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