Edith Mailbox


Mailbox. Updated.
Originally developed as an entry for the 2005 *Frost furniture prototype exhibit in Edmonton, this hot pink mailbox from designer Adriean Koleric is sure to get your postman's attention. The mailbox is constructed from welded steel and features illuminated frosted plexi-glass letters on the front. The light is connected to a light sensitive transformer so it will not light during the day.
"From the start my main objective was to maintain a simple form that would not compete with the house / structure it sat infront of, plus be able to compliment any adjacent greenery. For something that will sit among shrubs and trees, it should look like it has the same right to be there. It almost feels like it grew out of the ground itself to a point that you almost anticipate it to get bigger each year or even sprout leaves. But the question usually asked is why pink ? Reason being this prototype was finished in that particular color was to bring it some attention right from the get go. With such an ultra simple form it needed a punch that would make someone stop and take notice."
Update 5/5/05: Looks like we're late to this party. Check out Josh Spear's write-up on this from a few days back.

Designer: Adriean Koleric
Link: I T E M [Thanks, Adriean!]






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wow
Posted by skye dauphinot on 6/24/2005 9:41:00 AM

i see that you are a very modern designer that is the stile that i love unfortunetly this mail box would not fit in my mail box space at my house but i love it so keep up the good work

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re:wow
Posted by Adriean on 6/27/2005 7:32:00 AM

Thanks for the comments Skye. We are working on a wall mounted version of this mailbox and will have it ready later this summer.

Keep checking the website for updates. www.thinkitem.com

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i want it
Posted by albina on 7/26/2005 3:07:00 PM

where i may to buy this gorgeous mail box? tired from all boring products.Look like 21 century never came to american continent,so hard to find any great design.What about price? Is it afordable?
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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where to buy.
Posted by adriean on 7/26/2005 3:54:00 PM

Thanks very much Albina.

The mailbox is available through a retailer here in Edmonton (Canada) called, Chachkas. You can reach them at (780)432-9444 / www.chachkas.net. Seeing the mailbox is a limited produced product, we're asking 500 Canadian plus applicable tax / shipping.

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way kool
Posted by Anonymous on 7/28/2005 9:43:00 AM

i love this!!

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Posted by syl on 7/31/2005 9:07:00 PM

How does one retreave their mail?

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Mail Retreaval
Posted by Adriean on 8/1/2005 7:05:00 AM

Hi Syl,

The mail is dropped off and accessed from the flap at the top. It's a 12" deep cavity to hold mail. The rest of the cavity allows for any electrical set-up to light up the 'MAIL' wording.

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site launched
Posted by Adriean on 8/25/2005 7:49:00 AM

The ITEM website is officially launched....

www.thinkitem.com

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nice
Posted by favoritos on 10/12/2005 6:10:00 PM

Great, are you trying to get the postal service on board? Will they allow this to be used in the U.S.

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re: nice
Posted by Adriean on 10/13/2005 7:17:00 AM

I sold a few in the States and haven't had any problems with the US postal service. We actually looked into their size requirements and fit the bill quite well.

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