The Writing Desk from Team 7 is a simple yet discreet solution for creating a work area in your living space. The Writing Desk features a slide out desktop with a hinged cover that reveals an organizer tray. Cable management is integrated into the desk and there is also ample storage space for your printer and files.
The Writing Desk is available in several different wood types including alder, beech, maple, and walnut.
Link: Team7
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In 1969, the renowned French sculptor Maurice Calka issued something different: the Boomerang desk. A sexy molded fiberglass and plastic desk. The largest version, the PDG, came with a matching molded chair and personalized control panel was enough to impress President Pompidou who owned one in white and placed it in the Elysée Palace; the contrasting Baroque and 70's plastic fantastic raised a few eyebrows back then. Manufactured by Leleu-Deshays they are highly sought after, but only 35 were produced as a limited edition piece. Recently, a Boomerang desk came up for auction and was sold for 29,300 Euro (roughly 35,000 USD).
Casamania has a system of modular furnishings designed to fit into modern residential or office settings. The Web system, featured at right, is geared toward the office space and features a wide range of accessories including a reception area,coat racks, wastepaper baskets, and the like. In contrast, the Matrix system (below) features various elements with squared sections and colored translucent panels.
"The radical architecture of the 1960s developed avant-garde solutions that have only recently become part and parcel of European or American cities thanks to Frank O. Ghery and the Futur System group. Casamania has been part of this process for the last twenty years, offering solutions for the home and workplace. Our designs are essentially light, flexible and able to adapt to the different needs of a varied but aware user group, which views the home without preconceptions when it comes to using objects."Link: Casamania by Frezza (Warning: mildly annoying flash site)
We featured a different table called the Concord "plug table" a while back, but this design by Munich based designer Matthias Demacker is a totally different concept.
The form is elegantly simple, a table reduced to the minimum components. The top is made from compactforming HPL which can be made in any color. The tube steel legs can be removed by hand with no tools, and allow for two different table heights. The design also makes the table easily portable.
The table was given the Interior Innovation Award for Best Detail at the IMM 2005.
Link: Demacker Design [Thanks, Matthias!]
From the look of his work, Charley Wheelock is one hell of a talented cabinetmaker. But his work is so much more than cabinets. From modular shelves to children's furniture, Charley's work is clean and simple. Quite refreshing, actually. We're fans of his Gravity desk as well as his Book Boxes.
"Kapow Design is essential design. Our inspiration stems from an interest in connections. This is embodied initially in our attention to detailed physical joinery and expands to include an emotional connection between people and their surroundings. Unique material choices and a clean sense of design offer a dynamic approach to furniture."Oh, and while you're checking out his site, you should know that moving your mouse over the children's furniture is quite addicting. Don't say we didn't warn you! ;-)
Link: KaPOW Design
While we have visited GRO's website many times before, we have always overlooked this little gem. Though this design is not being produced, it just struck us as worth sharing.
The table features two circular sockets in the center of the table that can accept any number of modular plug-in pieces including electrical outlets, light fixtures, and various containers.
Link: GRO Design
"Sapporo is a refined and versatile storage system. It can be used as an individual element, or can be stacked up to six units high. The units sit on a steel base, which can be either fixed or on castors. The tempered glass sliding doors are available in a transparent or frosted finish. Also of red plexiglass.
"Sapporo units can have wheels for the units with 1 or 2 highs. The dimensions of the system are the same."
Link: Stua
Designer: Jesus Gasca
We met Reeve Schley at CA Boom and we were particularly impressed with his Nomad Desk. This finely crafted piece looks good to start, but it becomes really interesting when you discover that it is like a Swiss Army Knife with pieces that are easily removed and reconfigured. The desk has seven components which can allow for five different configurations of the parts. As the name would suggest, this is perfect for someone who wants an adaptable piece of furniture that looks great.
The Mod Cabinet is a storage solution with security. But not just any old lock and key security. A built-in fingerprint sensor allows access to locked drawers. Users are registered using a PDA or desktop computer running Glide's proprietary administration software. A wireless Bluetooth link is also available. The cabinet is also available without locks or a fingerprint sensor but really, why wouldn't you want a fingerprint sensor?
Link: Glide
We like the work and playful spirit of this New York based design-build firm.
Brave Space is a triad of independent minded designer/fabricators with the goal of bringing you modular, multi-functional, and durable objects. We design custom furniture for the home and office setting. Our form follows function and our pricing follows integrity.
Link: Brave Space
With all the talk in the news today about Martha's sentencing, we thought we'd highlight one of the items we like from her. A few months back while running errands, we stumbled across her Newsroom Clock. With a brushed aluminum (?) finish and a cool retro font, we decided we had to have it. And for less than $25 we figured it was quite the bargain (I'm thinking that we may have lucked out on the aluminum finish because I can only find the bronze finish online). Of course, if we were pulling down a salary like Martha's, we'd opt for the Max Bill Wall Clock from DWR. But, alas, we're not.Know of any other cool clocks? Post a comment and tell us about it.
Link: Newsroom Clock (Bronze)
Link: Max Bill Wall Clock