A mirror-cum-observatory and a lockdown lounge chair with an integrated bar feature in an exhibition at New York s Friedman Benda gallery that explores the value of design objects beyond just their practical use.
The show, titled Split Personality, was curated by Alice Stori Liechtenstein and features furniture and homewares from 17 different designers.
Each piece was chosen because it has a symbolic value beyond what meets the eye, exploring topics from immigration to biodiversity loss through different materials and production methods.
Top image: Split Personality is on view at Friedman Benda until 6 February. Above: Toomas Toomepuu contributed to the show
The exhibition focuses on the stories the objects have to tell, Liechtenstein told Dezeen, using chairs as an example.