Every year the organizers of the Cologne exhibition try to surprise visitors with something new. And this year was no exception. A large exposition of new products — the winners of the Design Award 2014 was placed in several pavilions. If we talk about trends, German manufacturers still rely on environmental friendliness and functionality. And for designers, the main thing is the material itself. In all luxury and simplicity. For example, the company DRAENERT, known for its unique work with stone, presented tables with marble countertops on thin steel bases. This design does not require anything extra, since the unique pattern of natural marble itself is a natural design.

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