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Figurine Containers by TAF

Figurine Containers by TAF

Milan 2012: these little storage containers by Swedish designers TAF are made of silicone but coloured to look like clay.

Figurine Containers by TAF

They come in three sizes and rock gently on their bases, shaped to resemble three birds with slightly different characters.

Figurine Containers by TAF

The Figurine Containers for Hong Kong design brand Praxis were shown at Spazio Rossana Orlandi in Milan last week.

Figurine Containers by TAF

See more work by TAF here and more silicone products here.

Figurine Containers by TAF

The Salone Internazionale del Mobile took place from 17 to 22 April. See all our stories about Milan 2012 here, plus photos on Facebook and Pinterest.

Figurine Containers by TAF

Photographs are by Nicolas Genta.

Figurine Containers by TAF

Here's some more information from TAF:


The Figurine Containers are made of silicone but coloured in three different colours referring to natural clay. They function as containers for small objects like coins, jewellery or keys.

Figurine Containers by TAF

You find them rocking when giving them a gentle push. The three friends own character is something in-between man and woman, human and animal, function and decoration.