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White on White just relaunched their new site. While perusing it today, I found the WB chair for only $135 (while the original sells for around $500). Such a great deal. Mind you, it is a reproduction, but if you’re in the Ikea price range, you may try White on White.

Several of these scattered randomly about the center of a table would make an extremely nice centerpiece, or one on it’s own would make a nice, simple accent.

“Finely crafted from polished stainless steel, this four arm candleholder evokes 1970’s minimalist sculpture. Expertly balanced, it adds a striking modern note to any table or credenza.”

7″D x 11.5″H

(thanks erika for the link)

I certainly enjoy having a sip of water in the middle of the night, especially when you can be sure there isn’t anything you didn’t invite floating around… A bit on the pricey side, but a great design, perfect for a guest room nightstand.

9″ in Lime, Blue, or Pink

I collect vintage interior design/decorating books, and a particular favorite I found at a university library sale: Bloomingdale’s Book of Home Decorating, published in 1972. The first picture you see as you flip through its sepia tinged pages is of a sunken living room, resembling a cave, with white fur covering almost every surface, from the floor to the walls to the ceiling. It’s so far over-the-top that I love it, that is what was so fun about decorating in the Seventies!

Imagine my surprise as I was shopping around this morning to find this amazing sofa from cheeky design firm Moooi. If you happen to have a sunken living room, I highly suggest you purchase this sofa in conjunction with several yards of faux fur to complete this designer look. The link below provides some inforamtion with more to come.

A look at the cover shot for Bloomingdales Book of Home Decorating:

Anyone else think the “window” looks trompe’loie?

Assembling furniture is definitely not my favorite thing to do, but saving money is, so that’s why this shelf is a sight for sore eyes…nice classic modern shape would fit very easily into any room and budget.

Assembly required.

Available in acorn, chocolate and white.

46″l x 16″w x 77″h.

Update: This item is unfortunately no longer available. (10/5/09)

To the delight of all of us that enjoy simple and inexpensive items, MUJI continues to expand their collection of home/office accessories. This desk is just that: simple, inexpensive, and completely MUJI.

“Components of MUJI’s Stainless Steel Unit System, these gray desk legs and smooth ash desktop coordinate to form a sleek and simple desk that is suitable for any décor. Desktop and desk legs sold separately.”

Ash Desktop: 49.25w x 21.5″h;
$245.00 ($220.50 members)

Gray Desk legs, 47w x 20.5″l
$180.00 ($162.00 members)

total: $425.00, ($383.50 members)

MoMA’s designer bio on MUJI…

I love this shelving. Conceivably, you could use it all over a room and not need any other storage. The shelving would unite all the disparate items into one theme, thereby reducing the visual clutter.

A suitably priced stacking stool in oak plywood…if you choose to add the tray, it becomes a side/coffee table, or an upholstery option also exists just in case you’d like a little extra padding…

Natural Oak or Wenge stain.

20.5″ x 13″ x 17.75″h

Stool: $254.72

(Tray, add $138.24)
(Upholstery, add $74.24)

I had to pinch myself when I heard the news: Tord Boontje designed a line for Target! The only thing I like more than great design, is affordable great design, and who could deny this set of four dessert plates for $17?

Think about it, $6 to avoid the normal, boring, how-do-I-start-a-conversation-with-this-person-I-know-absolutely-nothing-about or the which-glass-is-mine feeling. Well worth it for you and your guests.

“What’s in the glass makes you talk, but what’s ON the glass is what you’ll talk about. 90 Words to stick on glasses or plastic cups. ATYPYK is the industrial design firm founded by the French designers Jean Sebastian Ides and Ivan Duval. Introducing happy ideas that are wonderful, amusing and innovative.”

Very well done and oh so cute.

“This stationery is inspired by a 1920s British telegram. Printed on heavy weight baby blue paper and comes with official looking metal clasp envelopes. The light gray envelopes are perfectly sized so you can mail the telegram flat.”

Set of 6 telegrams and envelopes.

8.5″ x 5″ notecard, 6″ x 9″ envelopes.

Finally, some truly modern children’s furniture that’s not too expensive and looks great.

“Resembling abstract building blocks, the Solo Junior, with its bright colors and firm but comfortable foam material, calls out to be sat on, flipped over and climbed upon. A petite scale of a chair designed for the Seattle Public Library, it has a unique shape and makes a startlingly comfortable perch for bodies small and large. Inspired by the modern world’s constant state of flux, Arne Quinze and Yves Milan design furniture that expresses playfulness, creativity, quality, excitement and ingenuity. Made of Quinze & Milan’s proprietary polyurethane foam, which was developed as an alternative to upholstery. The Solo is weather-resistant, nontoxic, recyclable and easy to clean. Suggested age: 3 yrs and up.”

When I’m on the plane or waiting for an appointment, I love to make lists and jot ideas down. Any notepad will do, obviously, but this one would make me look “smart”, as my grandma used to say.

Notebook has a bonded leather cover and coordinating pencil. available in your choice of white, black, orange, pink, green or acid-green. 3.9″ x 5.9″

Pretty cute little shakers.

“Shake is a pair of salt and pepper shakers in a white vitreous china with large cork stoppers making them easy to refill. D 7.5cm H 7cm. Tonfisk originates from Finland with the idea of creating new innovative tableware without sacrificing values like clarity, functionality and personality.”