Minimalism may look effortless, but anyone who’s tried to furnish a room with restraint and intention knows it’s a very delicate balancing act. Details like scale, silhouette, and materiality make a huge difference in elevating a space – and can just as easily throw it completely off. With their new Ratio series for Copenhagen-based FRAMA, Ana Magalhães Ilharco and Matilde Cortez de Lobão of ilo walk that tightrope with grace.
The Ratio collection includes a chest, console, side table, and trolley – each one an elegant study in simple geometry and balance. Despite their substantial scale, ilo introduces a sense of lightness with the floating shelf that tops each piece, delicately yet confidently supported by two slim wooden uprights.
The largest piece in the series, the Ratio Console features three push-to-open drawers, offering ample storage without overwhelming the room.
The Ratio Chest highlights the natural beauty of the wood grain across its wide front, providing significant closed storage while maintaining a calm, grounded presence.
As the most compact of the four, the Ratio Side Table works beautifully as a nightstand or companion to a lounge chair, offering just enough storage without introducing visual clutter.
Lastly, the Ratio Trolley mirrors the collection’s light, architectural language with its open framework, slender proportions, and a removable tray that underscores its quiet functionality. Castor wheels make it effortlessly mobile, always ready to serve wherever needed.
Through precise proportions and carefully considered details – which are anything but easy to get right – FRAMA and ilo strike a rare balance that makes each piece feel both grounded and weightless. The Ratio collection is proof that restraint, when done well, can speak volumes.
For more information on the Ratio Series by ilo for FRAMA, visit framacph.com.
Photos courtesy of FRAMA.