Category: Furniture
Posted by Anthony on 4/7/2008 7:22:00 AM
"Best of British"
DecodeLondon is a new and innovative British design and manufacturing company committed to working with London's best creative talent. The Textile Side Unit, designed by Jethro Macey and featured above in Floral, is crafted using CNC milled stone composite doors and a solid oak base.
Link: DecodeLondon [Thanks, Gautier!]
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Category: Furniture
Posted by Anthony on 12/27/2007 9:13:00 AM
Inspired by Aalto and Eames
 When I first received word about the Bent Plywood Cat Scratcher, my belief that bent ply had jumped the shark was somewhat reinforced. I mean, you can pretty much find a bent ply something-or-other just about everywhere these days. So, I ran this by a cat person, who also happens to have some modern tastes, and she thought it was a great idea. She quickly reminded me of those shag-carpet "cat condo" scratching towers down at the local PetSmart and upon hearing that, I was sold on the idea of this scratcher.
The scratcher appears to be available only in walnut but the cool thing about this is your carpet options are endless. The scratcher is sized to accommodate FLOR carpet tiles, allowing you to change it's appearance on a whim.
Link: Modern Critter [Thanks, Geoffrey]
Link: FLOR
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Category: Furniture
Posted by Anne on 10/23/2007 11:15:00 AM
Bringing an edge to outdoor furniture
After having worked as a designer for some of the most amazing brands (Dior, Guerlain, Jean Paul Gaultier, Issey Miyake, Yves Saint Laurent, Lauder and Clarins) Frederic's attention turned to industrial design.He was behind a very successful modernisation of the Tolix chair.
He is bringing fresh and edgy designs to the outdoor market.
I love these three pieces fresh from this year.
His site just opened over the weekend and is worth a visit.
Link: Frederic Gaunet
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Category: Furniture
Posted by Anthony on 9/6/2007 9:11:00 AM
Should this be considered an IKEA hack?
Do your friends think they've stepped into an IKEA showroom whenever they enter your home? If so, here's a great way to distinguish your stock IKEA wares from the masses. Bemz.com offers a wide variety of slipcovers that fit a good selection of IKEA's sofas and armchairs. Prices hover around $140 or so and some fabrics are available in 100% cotton while others are a linen/cotton blend. The Stromstad sofa (above) is shown in Harmony-Chestnut Brown.
Via: LA Times
Link: Bemz.com
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Category: Furniture
Posted by Anthony on 9/1/2007 4:09:00 PM
For the lollygagger in you.
 
Thanks to a comment from Matt in our post below, we were clued-in to Loll Design, the firm behind the Room & Board Adirondack chairs. Turns out they've got quite an assortment of products, from chairs and stools to benches and tables, all made from 100% post-consumer high-density polyethylene. They also work close with designers and architects, collaborating on numerous projects, including The Octagon in NYC (above right) and designing benches for the St. Louis County Courthouse.
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Category: Furniture
Posted by Anthony on 8/20/2007 8:01:00 PM
Picnic table chic
 
The "I was here" collection designed by Jason Miller will take you back to that one summer at (band?) camp when you carved your name into the camp picnic tables. The collection features various tables and a bench constructed from "graffiti-proof" plastic wood with all sorts of random New York graffiti carved into the top of them. Available colors include white, black, brown, and blue.
Link: Areaware/Jason Miller
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Category: Furniture
Posted by Anthony on 8/19/2007 11:06:00 AM
Panel and sphere partition wall
 
The Troika from em is a screen / partition wall constructed from translucent resin panels and spheres along with stainless steel rods, plates, and collars. Depending on your installation, the Troika is available with or without the self-supporting frame.
Link: em collection
Via: LA Times
Related: Pivot Screen
Related: Folding Screen
Related: Helix
Related: Flipper
Related: Labyrint
Related: Double Curve
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Category: Furniture
Posted by Anthony on 8/18/2007 7:58:00 PM
An "artistic" table
 
The Pegaso table from Caimi Casa features a powder-coated tubular support structure and is available with an elliptical or rectangular top in transparent or matte glass. The top is physically attached to the leg structure via four stainless steel plates.
Link: caimi casa
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Category: Furniture
Posted by Anthony on 8/18/2007 7:24:00 PM
Comfort inspired by nature
 
The Leaf collection from Arper exhibits simple lines and is right at home indoors or out. Leaf is available in a painted (white, mocha, green) or chrome finish. Full-grain leather or polyurethane cushions are also available.
Link: Arper SpA
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Category: Furniture
Posted by Anthony on 8/16/2007 2:10:00 PM
A quick trip into the archives
 CA|Boom I
Can you believe its been three years since CA|Boom burst onto the design scene? Check out our coverage from the design show's freshman year.
 Teardrop Vase from Derek Chen
Veneered plywood vase shell, bent in a teardop shape. Sealed and weighted with opaque colored resin. Exposed resin bottom, fully waterproof with a satin lacquer finish.
 Favela Chair
Wood scraps never looked better. Designed by Fernando and Humberto Campana.
 Fix Lighting
Simple, elegant, and modern. Light fixtures designed by Wonderwall.
 Porch House
"With a solid understanding of modern design and its application in residential architecture, Greg Lavardera has put together several plans that definitely take the bland and boring out of stock plans."
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