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Designs We Love from Brooklyn-Based Souda

Founded in 2012 by recent Parsons School of Design graduates, Souda designs and manufactures furniture, lighting, and home decor items. Souda (pronounced “soh-duh”) is a Japanese word that roughly translates to “Oh, yeah!” so we’re saying “Souda” to these six innovative designs.

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An exploration of the possibilities of materials, Souda’s Kreten Candelabra employs stretch fabric as a mold for fiberglass reinforced concrete. Designed by Isaac Friedman-Heiman, the candelabra takes its distinctive branching form through the unexpected combination of materials. A sturdy and sculptural object, the Kreten Candelabra has three openings for candlesticks, and it can also be used as a striking decorative accent when left empty.
An exploration of the possibilities of materials, Souda’s Kreten Candelabra employs stretch fabric as a mold for fiberglass reinforced concrete. Designed by Isaac Friedman-Heiman, the candelabra takes its distinctive branching form through the unexpected combination of materials. A sturdy and sculptural object, the Kreten Candelabra has three openings for candlesticks, and it can also be used as a striking decorative accent when left empty.
The Mitre Stool is at once simple and complex, harnessing a basic form with unexpected visual details. Constructed in hard maple wood, the stool includes four slightly flared legs and an angular seat. Comprised of four separate planes of wood, the seat is designed as a play on geometric standards, creating a surprisingly comfortable seat that maintains a distinctive look. It is available in a counter height and as a low stool.
The Mitre Stool is at once simple and complex, harnessing a basic form with unexpected visual details. Constructed in hard maple wood, the stool includes four slightly flared legs and an angular seat. Comprised of four separate planes of wood, the seat is designed as a play on geometric standards, creating a surprisingly comfortable seat that maintains a distinctive look. It is available in a counter height and as a low stool.
The Signal Pendant Light is at once simple and sculptural. Comprised of a spun aluminum shade that is met with a polished central stem, the Signal Pendant Light hovers above a dining room table, kitchen counter, or living room interior. The light uses warm LEDs and indirect light to create a welcoming diffusion of light that remains unobtrusive in a space.
The Signal Pendant Light is at once simple and sculptural. Comprised of a spun aluminum shade that is met with a polished central stem, the Signal Pendant Light hovers above a dining room table, kitchen counter, or living room interior. The light uses warm LEDs and indirect light to create a welcoming diffusion of light that remains unobtrusive in a space.
Souda’s Kreten Side Table employs stretch fabric as a mold for fiberglass reinforced concrete. Due to the nature of the materials—the stretch of the fabric and the weight of the concrete, each table takes on a distinctive form. The result is a truly one-of-a-kind side table that marries both industrial qualities and an organic sensibility. It is also available in a shorter height.
Souda’s Kreten Side Table employs stretch fabric as a mold for fiberglass reinforced concrete. Due to the nature of the materials—the stretch of the fabric and the weight of the concrete, each table takes on a distinctive form. The result is a truly one-of-a-kind side table that marries both industrial qualities and an organic sensibility. It is also available in a shorter height.
The Strut Shelving System from Brooklyn–based Souda is inspired by the Manhattan Bridge and the construction methods used for early aircraft carriers. The shelf presents a marriage of modern minimalism and classic architecture construction, as exemplified by the suspension style metal brackets and simple wood plank shelf. The modular system is functional and versatile, making it an ideal choice for both residential and commercial space. This image shows ten Strut Shelves combined together for a full wall display.
The Strut Shelving System from Brooklyn–based Souda is inspired by the Manhattan Bridge and the construction methods used for early aircraft carriers. The shelf presents a marriage of modern minimalism and classic architecture construction, as exemplified by the suspension style metal brackets and simple wood plank shelf. The modular system is functional and versatile, making it an ideal choice for both residential and commercial space. This image shows ten Strut Shelves combined together for a full wall display.
One Strut Shelf from Souda, with light blue powder-coated steel brackets.
One Strut Shelf from Souda, with light blue powder-coated steel brackets.