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I really like the idea of stuff that arrives flat, and, within minutes, suddenly becomes a light. Made of PVC and steel, this light is pretty and nice and not-so-expensive for those of us watching our budget. Made in Sweden.

Designed by Dick Lundgren, 2002

Size: 14.75h x 7.5w x 7.5″ diam.

Harry Allen has some pretty good designs, and this wine rack is one that I wouldn’t mind owning…

“Harry Allen’s whimisical and practical 2005 release in the Reality Series is a polyster resin cast of a joined wine bottles which have been sliced in half. The resulting object forms the base for creating or presenting stacked wine bottles.”

Available in matte black or gypsum white.
measures 11.25″ x 13.5″ x 1.5″ height

The Fold bedding offers sizes for platform and regular boxspring beds and comes in a multitude of color and stitching options.

I love multi-purpose furniture and the Bingo Pouf is just that. It’s a table that converts to seating/lounging/sleeping furniture in seconds.
“By easily unfolding the Bingo, a full-length sleep surface is created for impromptu guests. High-density foam provides a firm, non-collapsing surface for both seating and sleeping. The upholstery is a weave of wool and synthetic fibers for combined durability and softness.”

Made in Denmark.

Available in red or charcoal.

I was torn as to whether to put this in the “Tech” category, because the process is somewhat “tech” but the result is decidedly low-tech.

If you’ve been looking for a free alternative to a PDA, you should give PocketMod a shot. It is a flash interface which allows you to organize your information in a way that would be most convenient for you.

“The PocketMod is a new way to keep yourself organized. Lets face it, PDA’s are too expensive and cumbersome, and organizers are bulky and hard to carry around. Nothing beats a folded up piece of paper. That is until now. With the PocketMod, you can carry around the days notes, keep them organized in any way you wish, then easily transfer the notes to your PDA, spreadsheet, or planer.

The PocketMod is a small book with guides on each page. These guides or templates, combined with a unique folding style, enable a normal piece of paper to become the ultimate note card. It is hard to describe just how incredibility useful the PocketMod is. It’s best that you just dive in and create one.”

Constructed of 3 identical pieces of molded plywood, this was designed by Shuichiro Koizumi who worked retail in Offi’s store in Tokyo. He designed the chair and his manager liked it so much that he brought it to the owner of Offi who immediately offered to develop it.

Now here are some tables that qualify as affordable, modern, and simple. An interesting tidbit from MoMA’s site:

“The name “MUJI” is derived from the Japanese phrase “Mujirushi Ryohin,” meaning “No Brand Goods.” Over the last 20 years, they have developed a worldwide following with a guiding philosophy that emphasizes innovative and simple materials, processes, and packaging.”

Made of scratch-resistant, powder-finished steel.

From left to right: Side Table with Magazine Rack, Magazine Rack, and Side Table.

Mark my words, black is back. It went away for awhile, but it’s coming back for Fall. Especially for accessories. You know, the basics: shiny bracelets, big chunky necklaces, bulletproof rose pins, etc.

“The young New York artist/designer turns a delicate accent into a modern metaphor on love and safety. Made of black heavy-duty ballistic nylon, Wong’s “bulletproof” bloom is both a high-tech talisman for the tender-hearted and wry fashion statement.”

These are (or were) new for the magis summer 2005 collection, and I feel confident in saying they’re a pretty good choice. Removable lid and bin-liner included- made of polypropylene.
$ 3.98$ 3.98
Available in 3 standard colors: orange, black and white. (sky blue and beige are available by special order only).
$ 3.98$ 3.98
large – 12″x12″ lid, 14.2″ height, 8.6″ diameter at base$ 3.98
small – 9.5″x9.5″ lid, 11″ height, 6.8″ diameter at base

This has been around the blogger’s block a few times, but I think it’s worth a little bit of talk here on our site. What to do with all those old newspapers? Or that huge stack of magazines? Well, make a chair out of it, of course! It’s not often that you’re involved in the design process of your furniture, so think about it. It’d be fun. And you could change it as often as you like.

“Each Bale Chair consists of a molded plywood seat shell and plywood base made from FSC certified wood veneers, nylon levelers and two recycled polyester webbing straps with steel buckles.”

White or Black straps
d:18″, w:17″, h:15″

How many socially responsible individuals does it take to change a lightbulb? None. They don’t need to b/c they bought the forever LED bulb designed by scientists from Nichia, Japan. Via Product Dose.

I am excited about the potential of soybean fibers used for clothing due to it’s minimal environmental impact. I’ve been reading about it for years but this is the first time I’ve heard of it in the consumer market. Hopefully there’s more to come.

This sweater is 85% soybean fiber and 15% cashmere. Via Treehugger.

These cups are insulated by a rubberband so you can drink your morning OJ or coffee just the same.

-Fun color band protects hands from heat
-Glass and natural rubber
-Glass: dishwasher-safe
-Rubber: hand wash

Another Harry Allen design that I just can’t help but post: a polyster resin cast of an ornate picture frame.

“Cast from a frame that the designer happened upon in his brother’s closet. The image size in the frame is for a 4 x 6 inch photo.”

Black, white, or blue
Material: Resin and Marble
Dimensions: 18.5 x 23 x 4 inches

If you have a cheeky sense of humor this might work well in your bath.

Big Pill looks like a giant aspirin and opens to reveal two red metal shelves for storing whatever needs concealing. Made of MDF wood which has been varnished in bright white, Big Pill includes mounting hardware.

notes: measures 16.5″ diameter x 6″ deep