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Here is one of the latest additions to Mr. Adlers menagerie collection, the Snail Box. I have been smitten with this collection of decorative ceramics since its inception, and love it more with each new piece he introduces. With the snail, you get the addition of having a removable “shell” which can be used to store small items (though I think it kind of resembles a butter dish?).

High fired stoneware with a matte white glaze

8″ x 6″

“Part furniture part tactile experiment, this new wardrobe by Karim Rashid beguiles and then asks to be touched. The series of horizontal waves that envelop the front of this otherwise modernist piece may just have you opening drawers more often than you need to.”

Available in 2 versions:
2 drawers 1 flap front
2 drawers 2 deep drawers
With or without base

Dimensions:
75.6″W x 26″D x 23.6″H
Feet 0.79″H

Materials:
Lacqured wood, (optional) metal base

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If you use this for any dinner parties, you had better prepare something more spectacular than the flatware!

“Mango’s bold design continues to delight 21st century diners in both everyday and formal table settings with its genuine elegance. Made of matte brushed 18/10 stainless steel.

Nanny Still is one of Finland’s most colorful designers with a wide range of products. She works with the same clear elegance in a variety of different materials: metal, glass, ceramics. Nanny Still masters almost everything to do with art and industrial design. She was awarded the Pro Finlandia medal in 1972 and the Diploma of Honour at the Triennale in Milan in 1954, to name just a few of her awards.”

Designed in 1971 by Nanny Still

5 piece place setting as shown

I posted the rnd_time clock a while ago, and several of you loved the concept but not the price tag. Here’s something that is a similar execution but without the numbers and in vibrant colors.

“Design your own modern wall clock with colorful, free-form blocks. The clock hands are on a silver block. Arrange it with the 12 colored blocks any way you want: round, linear or random – you can really get creative and make your own modern art. Includes the silver clock block with 12″ black hands, 12 plastic blocks (pink, white, green, yellow, aqua, two red, orange, green, light blue, royal blue and black) and adhesive strips for simple installation. Uses one AA battery, not included.”

Lovely design with a nice combination of colors…

“9 1/2″w x 6″ h x 1″ deep sketchbook with printed cover, bookcloth binding, removable canvas strap and colored ribbon bookmark. 300 blank pages.”

I could really use one of these. The best thing about a laptop is the portability but just using it in your lap (I’ve found) is not exactly the best thing for your posture. So why not couple your laptop with a portable desk as well? This desk has a gas piston that adjusts the caddy’s height and a mouse tray that positions left or right.

I know it’s not exactly outdoor weather for most people, but who says you can’t get ready early? This set would look equally good inside as well…

“This black terrazzo table is a classic addition to any patio or deck. Measuring 32″ square, you can easily match it to Napa’s square terrazzo stools (sold separately) or with your choice of teak or metal outdoor chair. Constructed from concrete with terrazzo accents, these innovative items may be left outside in Virginia winters (unlike terracotta, which is guaranteed to crack). Whether you prefer the look outdoors or in, this table is an undeniable classic.”

Table (32w x 32d x 30h), $559.00

Stool (12.5w x 12.5d x 18h), $125.00

(This item’s link and price was updated 10/15/09.)

I live in a place where it doesn’t rain that often, so I don’t know that I’ve ever actually seen one in a residence here, but it occurred to me that in some places, an umbrella stand might actually garner a lot of use.

Blue, Grey and Off-white

Bold gridwork embellishes natural raffia. Spot clean. Imported. Ivory or copperplate.
16″sq.

Down alternative inserts: Lofty poly fiberfill, smooth combed cotton shell. Hypoallergenic. Down inserts: smooth 230-thread-count combed cotton shell is filled with lofty 95% feathers/5% down.

Does anyone else happen to have an odd habit of loving lamps that are a little bit too expensive?

“designed by sven adolph for lucesco, the sven light is made of spun aluminum and utilizes 24 LEDs shining down and 16 LEDs shining up, providing direct and indirect lighting. the separation of the shade brings to mind earlier examples of lighting from scandinavia. interior of shade is painted white. limited stock available in december in black or white. red TBD delivery.”

10″ dia. x 14″h

Small tables are excellent for convenience, as you can move them around easily to act as a drink or side table. This one is a particularly nice specimen of the lucite variety.

Constructed of 1 piece of 3/4″ lucite.

H 20″ x W 14″ x D 17″

I love the Jasper Morrison Glo-Ball and now it’s available in a tiny size with a matching price. Unlike copycats, the glass is handblown and acid-etched.

H 3.6″ Diameter 3.9″

Timothy Richards makes these amazing miniature reproductions of famous architectural sites which can be used as bookends. They are purchased individually, giving you the option of mixing and matching.

It’s really quite fortunate that something this lovely is less than $150.

“designed by ingo maurer, 1983, willydilly is a suspension style lamp with a 230 / 125 volt, max. 60 watt E27 socket and comes complete with a white translucent stiffened card shade and a 3.51” diameter plastic canopy with fluorescent clip. the height adjustable cable is 78” in length. the shape and size of the shade can be varied as required. bulb not included. willydilly measures 13.65” width by 19.5” height (as shown in diagram).”

78 inch length

This is so very different than the average shelving system. If you’re into having unique storage to store your unique items on, this one would certainly provoke conversations.

“This simple shape of rotational moulded polypropylene can be joined and stacked to create a shelving system. Available in four colors of light gray, olive medium gray, white/ivory, and light green.”

Designer: Martijn Prins

each element measures 15.75″ x 19.5″ deep x 23.5″ height

$150.00 per element (so, for 4=$600, and for 9=$1350)