Design marketplace Basic.Space transforms shopping into a gallery-like experience, offering a unique $1 draw where the winner will acquire extraordinary furniture and objects inspired by the concept of the ‘lounge.’ Within this creative blend, the influence of Virgil Abloh’s lounge aesthetics shines through. Proceeds will support the Virgil Abloh Foundation.
Crosby Studios’ Airplane-Inspired Masterpiece and Virgil Abloh Lounge Designs
This collaboration with Apple Pay features exclusive items, including a bespoke seat by Crosby Studios. Resembling a business-class airplane chair, it merges industrial and sculptural design with functionality. The seat is upholstered in metallic silver, featuring a reclining mechanism, footrest, and TV, offering more than just visual appeal.
Harry Nuriev, the visionary behind Crosby Studios, states, “The airplane seat has become my one-square-meter studio. It’s a small, isolated capsule perfect for focus and creativity. This piece embodies that unique environment.”
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Virgil Abloh’s Iconic Vitra Collection
Additionally, the draw includes rare collectibles like the 2019 three-piece Virgil Abloh c/o Vitra collection. It features a Ceramic Block, a redesigned Jean Prouvé’s Antony chair, and a Petite Potence lamp, all in a signature baby blue hue curated by Abloh. These are quintessential examples of his creative approach to lounge furniture, blending functional art with everyday utility.
Design Icons Up for Grabs
Some legendary design pieces also await the lucky winner. These include Gatto Lamps by Achille and Pier Castiglioni for Flos, the ‘Bambole’ Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, a ‘Diamond Dusty White Rug’ by Nordic Knots, and an LC10-P Coffee Table by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, and Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina. Among these, Abloh’s designs stand as a testament to his innovative vision in modern design.
Exhibition and Draw Details
The collection will be displayed at Basic.Space New York from November 13-19, 2026. The winner will be announced on December 8, 2026. Entries are open until November 19, 2026, exclusively through Apple Pay at basic.space/luxurydraw. This event offers a unique opportunity for fans and collectors to experience Abloh’s iconic work firsthand.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the concept behind Basic.Space’s $1 draw?
Basic.Space’s $1 draw is a unique shopping experience where the winner acquires extraordinary furniture and objects inspired by the concept of the ‘lounge.’ The proceeds will support the Virgil Abloh Foundation.
Which exclusive designs are featured in the Basic.Space draw?
The draw features exclusive items including a bespoke seat by Crosby Studios, inspired by airplane design, and Virgil Abloh’s 2019 collection for Vitra, including a Ceramic Block, a redesigned Jean Prouvé’s Antony chair, and a Petite Potence lamp.
When and where will the Basic.Space collection be displayed?
The collection will be displayed at Basic.Space New York from November 13-19, 2026.