Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Balance scale - baroque
Very good looking with a glass top and stainless base.You can set it for pounds or kilos. Price: $118
www.chiasso.com
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Cabbage chair
nendo designed the cabbage chair for XXIst Century Man exhibition curated by Issey Miyake to commemorate the first anniversary of 21_21 Design Sight in Roppongi, Tokyo.
Miyake asked us to make furniture out of the pleated paper that is produced in mass amounts during the process of making pleated fabric, and usually abandoned as an unwanted by-product. Our solution to his challenge transformed a roll of pleated paper into a small chair that appears naturally as you peel away its outside layers, one layer at a time.
Resins added during the original paper production process adds strength and the ability to remember forms, and the pleats themselves give the chair elasticity and a springy resilience, for an overall effect that looks almost rough, but gives the user a soft, comfortable seating experience.
Since the production process is so simple, we thought that eventually, the chair could be shipped as one compact roll for the user to cut open and peel back at home. The chair has no internal structure. It is not finished, and it is assembled without nails or screws. This primitive design responds gently to fabrication and distribution costs and environmental concerns, the kinds of issues that face our 21st century selves. Thus, the cabbage chair fits active, optimistic and forward-moving "21st century people", the kind of people who, to borrow a concept Miyake expressed during a meeting with us, "don't just wear clothes, but shed their skin".
www.nendo.jp
7-Hook Expanding Peg Rack
A stunning update to a timeless favorite, Expanding Peg Rack is a modern classic. Seven hooks provide ample storage space for towels and robes, jackets, and coats, umbrellas and caps. It features a subtle nickel-plated finish and is equally at home in the bath, entry hall or mudroom. Price: $29.99
www.containerstore.com
Wobble chess set designed by Adin Mumma
Design: Adin Mumma
Motion is added to an otherwise still game. A concave landscape stabilizes freely quivering chess pieces, creating a lively interaction between board and pieces.
Price: €275.00
www.umbra.com
Black+Blum
These leafy salad servers stand upright in their own pot and will give life to any table setting. The pot can also be used for mixing (and serving) your salad dressing. They are also the ultimate salad decoration when stuck into salad upright!
http://www.black-blum.com
Friday, January 25, 2008
Foilage Light by Suppapong Sonsang
Colors: White/Green
Material: Plastic,
Hanging Light Base 2 Meters
Wattage: Max 60 Watt
Product Size: 6.9” x 6.9” x 8.26”
Designer: Suppapong Sonsang
www.missing-pixel.com
Apron vases
White ceramic vases with colored decal decoration.
7.5" tall. Price $48
www.perchdesign.net
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Adler Poppies Towel Collection
Poppy flowers and simple shades of stripes is the theme in designer Jonathan Adler's Adler Poppies Towels. The towels are available in various types and colors. The color combinations of the Red collection are red, orange poppy with leaf green stripes on cream white towels; the Khaki collection are taupe-khaki and light leaf-green poppy with black stripes on cream white towels. Price: $9.95 - $18.95. www.wrapables.com
Slumberland Como Sofabed
Stylish and simple to convert from a sofa to a bed and back again. Price £460 www.justclickbeds.com
Black River Stone Mat
Polished smooth by river water, the flat stones in this bath mat create a wonderful spa experience, gently massaging the bottom of your feet in total comfort. www.vivaterra.com
Take_a_seat
A concept visualisation of this graduation project at the Design Academy Eindhoven. An interactive seat which follows the user at the library. www.jeltevangeest.nl
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Chaircouture: Rosebud Chair
Carved French diminutive bergere, circa 1900 with aqua lacquer. Fabric in "quatrefoil by Alexander Girard. (1954) reissued by Maharam.
www.chaircouture.com
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Versus
Versus bed with wood bench side tables by Ciat: Bed frame offered in three wood finishes and brown leather hide; bench available in mat and polished lacquer finishes. Size offered are matrimonial can also accommodate queen size mattress and eastern king. The bed also available without the bench side tables.
www.furnitureseen.com
Ninna - nanna bassinet
The removable basket nestles into a dark brown solid wood rocker base. The bassinet’s padded sides are covered by a removable and machine-washable suede microfibre. Includes waterproof mattress and 2 fitted sheets.
www.montedesign.net
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Chair 303 by Tord Boontje
Beautifully crafted dining chairs by Dutch design house Palau, upholstererd in cool fabrics by uber designer Tord Boontje. The 303 chair can come in 3 different color options, and has a stainless steel base. It measures 32.5" H x 17" W x 17.8"D. The seat measures 16" x 16.5".
www.lekkerhome.com
Branch shelf
Solid wood. Mounting hardware included. Simple assembly. Chocolate; also in gray or white.
www.westelm.com
Gum Hook by Gaku Otomo
A soft, silicone hook which is perfect for people, things and walls. "Gum Hook" is ideal for children's rooms as it contains no sharp edges and does not damage clothes. Even after removing the "Gum Hook" from walls, it leaves no marks behind. The "Gum Hook" comes in a variety of 8 colors for livening up your home's interior.
Size 110x170x90mm, material: Silicone
Designer: Gaku Otomo
www.style-pd.com
OneLessDesk
At one time, you needed a desk that could handle a mountain of paper, a two-foot-deep monitor, a printer, and a CPU the size of a Labrador. Today, your entire computer is an inch thick and your printer (which you only use to print boarding passes) is in your closet connected to your WiFi.
You have moved forward. It's time your desk caught up.
http://hecklerdesign.com/
Monday, January 14, 2008
Music chair design by Bike furniture
The Vector Series Lounge Chair (LCV) frame is constructed of aluminum bicycle rims. This chair is available with custom padded vinyl cushions in a choice of colors.
The rims that serve as arm rests on this chair can be fitted with your favorite mountain bike tires or with inner-tubes only. They can also be fitted with a simple pad.
This chair is suitable for outdoor use.
www.bikefurniture.com
Tate Nesting Tables Set of 3
A trio of tables that can be arranged in any number of ways. Use the longer one on its own as a coffee table. The two smaller ones nest right under the taller one. Pull them out and they become two end tables. Solidly constructed of birch veneer with a rich espresso finish that's been gently distressed. Large: 40''Wx18''Dx18''H. Two Small: 17.25''Wx18''Dx15.5''H. Set of 3. Price: $149.00
www.worldmarket.com
Copco One-Touch Tea Kettle
Make it easier on yourself to make and serve tea with this 2.5 quart, one touch tea kettle. The Porcelain enamel on steel construction means its sturdy and the revolutionary handle design makes the spout open when you pick the kettle up.
Features
- Porcelain enamel on steel construction
- Revolutionary handle design--spout opens when you pick up the kettle
- Soft grip provides comfort while pouring
- One hand mechanism lifts whistle for safe and easy pouring
- Harmonic whistle provides a soothing sound to let you know when water is ready
- Heat-resistant handle and lid lift
- 2.5 Quart Capacity
Price: $39.99
www.lnt.com
Basanti Chair
Traditional, hand-stitched embroidery crafted by artisans in India creates an eclectic accent chair that is as good-looking as it is comfortable. 100% cotton upholstery with rayon embroidery. Sheesham wood legs are turned and have a warm finish. 32.5"Wx28.5"Dx31"H.Price: $199.50
www.worldmarket.com
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Roundup of the week
- Chair by Phillip Grass
- Verner Panton panthella table lamp
- Marcel sofa
- Black Cosmic Shower Bathroom Set
- Ecofriendly Seats by Regina Sigmaringa
- Standing Blue Lamp by Isamu Noguchi, 1952
- Custom birch mug set from Rust Designs
- Swing Vase
- Way Cool Way Hot Mini-Fridge by Créa Créa
- Sunflower Clock
- Fuusio cushion cover
- Simon Pearce Handblown Carafe
- Martha Stewart Collection Blue Enamel on Steel Tea Kettle
- Polka Dot / Stripe Tea Towels
- Red Chair - Etsy find
- Nox pendant lamp
- Oliko
- Patricia Urquiola Fat Sofa
- FIVE - Set Of Four Stools by Anna Bullus
- Celine table by Denis Santachiara
- Sofa One
- Normann Copenhagen: Familia Tea Pot
- Drink selector mug
- American Landscape Sofa
- Cloisonne bowl
- Dharma Lounge
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Chair by Phillip Grass
lets fly at home and enjoy the sculpture while sitting in it
www.phillipgrass.com
Verner Panton panthella table lamp
“The main purpose of my work is to provoke people into using their imagination.”- Verner Panton.
Created in 1971, Verner Panton’s Panthella is one of his more popular designs.
The basic light principle aimed to create a lamp in which the base as well as the shade would act as a reflector. The lamps light source is hidden under a milky-white, hemispheric acrylic shade and a white, trumpet-like base contributes to a beautiful distribution of light and a well balanced form.
Design Verner Panton, 1971.
Made in Denmark by Louis Poulsen.
www.hivemodern.com
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Marcel sofa
Bold abstract in easy to live with neutrals takes the classic floral sofa you grew up with and turns it upside down on its modern roots. High fashion arm has mini-scroll; high salon back cocoons spare uni-cushion bench. Taupe, white and brown with just a pop of orange is never dull, never imposing. Price: $1,099.00 www.cb2.com
Black Cosmic Shower Bathroom Set
A contemporary bathroom set in porcelain with a modern design in tones of black, grey and silver. Perfect addition for a chic retro style bathroom.
- Set of 4 pieces
- Porcelain
- Soap dispenser has stainless steel pump
Price: £12.00
www.wallacesacks.com
Ecofriendly Seats by Regina Sigmaringa
The future is green! And red, blue, yellow, orange... The natural fibre/polyester resin Ecofriendly Seats offer a fresh take on material, form, production and aesthetic. The concept for Ecofriendly Seats is based on the relationship between material (resistance and comfort), form (ergonomics and usefulness), production (viability) and aesthetic. Ecofriendly Seats are made with natural fibre raffia reinforced with polyester resin rather than fibreglass. This new composite material is produced with 50% vegetable resources (raffia) and 50% mineral resources (resin polyester), making an important contribution to the conservation of the environment. The seat part is made with non-reinforced raffia fibre (not mixed with polyester resin); it possesses the necessary length, resistance and smoothness to guarantee comfortable seating. Ecofriendly Seats can be developed into chairs, armchairs and sofas. The simple curves of the overall shape (inverse ”u”) make it possible to stack the seats, and production requires a simple mould of just two parts.
red dot award: design concept 2007
Design: Regina Sigmaringa
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Standing Blue Lamp by Isamu Noguchi, 1952
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for over half a century by the original manufacturer in Gifu, Japan, the paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. Created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, and supported by a metal frame. The lamp accommodates up to a 40-watt bulb. Price: $199.95
www.momastore.org
Custom birch mug set from Rust Designs
A fabulously green way to carve your name into a tree. Inspired by the lovely Minnesota birch trees, this set makes a great gift for yourself or a lucky couple. The set consists of four 9 ounce mugs. Each mug is slightly different representing the four seasons. Designer: Rust Designs Price: $45.00
www.rustdesigns.com
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