Per my preference for modernist, minimal design that reflects attention to detail from concept to execution, I was quite impressed to see that many pieces from MoreLess met my taste to a tee. In keeping with their mission to synthesize good design from the world over, the Shanghai-based furniture and lighting company focuses on any number of dualities, from the eponymous pair (which also means "How much?" in Chinese) to the concept of Yin & Yang.

"Field" sofa

"Three Walkers" coffee table & stools

The "Nest" pendant lamp resembles Konstantin Grcic seating

"Bench Monk" shelf with "Buddha Palm" sofa in the foreground

The pieces themselves, designed by an in-house team that includes several Chinese designers who work alongside an Italian and a Frenchman to create highly refined works in North American Walnut, glass, bamboo and textiles, among other materials.

"Bat" chairs & "Julius" table—notice that the table only has three legs

"Ignorance" chair; "Formal" desk; "Format" bookshelf

"Ignorance" tea table & tea chairs

"Field" console & "Ignorance" cabinet

"New Fall" dining table with "Silence" chairs

"Volumes" bureau

"Ignorance" dining table & chairs

"8Immortals" shelf & "Cloud" bed

The MoreLess showroom is located in Shanghai's M50 Art District on Moganshan Road, and it's definitely worth a visit if you're in the neighborhood.

Special thanks to Karen Dai of Messe Frankfurt for coordinating the visit.