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DRESS MIRROR WITH HANGER

This quirky little mirror is a silhouette of a dress which can be hung on a nail with its attached hanger.

The hanger is made from wood with a metal hook. Made in Belgium.

Purchase Information:

Price: $325
Availability: Buy DRESS MIRROR WITH HANGER here

Crinkle Coffee Mug Set

We’ve posted the regular crinkle cups before, but this is the first time I’ve seen the coffee mug set. These are fun, but in an understated way, which makes them a little bit smarter than the average mug…

Handmade in Japan of high quality porcelain with a matte satin glaze. Set of 2.

Purchase Information:

Price: $36.00
Availability: Buy Crinkle Coffee Mug Set here

Blu Dot : Chair Chair

Here’s a nice side chair that won’t blow anyone’s budget. It stacks up to 4 high, which makes it perfect for dining or office area.

Available in Ebony, Graphite on Oak, Ivory Ply, and Technical White Oak.

Materials: Bent ply. Chrome plated steel base

16w x 32h x 20d x 18 seat height (inches)

Purchase Information:

Price: $129.00
Availability: Buy Blu Dot : Chair Chair here

Help Mug

Sometimes it’s best to start with a very limited mission statement.

“Studio Verissimo consists of Portugese designers Claudio Cardoso and Telma Verissimo. The core activity of this studio is lighting, furniture and space designs, etc…. Help is a ceremic mug whose objective is to help people make rice.”

Purchase Information:

Price: $13.00
Availability: Buy Help Mug here

Pierrot Sofa Sleeper

This is a great execution of a sleeper sofa with a 77.5″ x 47″ sleeping area. Not only is it easy to convert from day to night mode, but it is also has a removable slip cover.

“In 2004, the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design awarded the Pierrot Sleeper its Good Design Award, an international recognition of innovative product design.”

Purchase Information:

Price: $2,698
Availability: Buy Pierrot Sofa Sleeper here

Vega Chaise, Sofa & Ottoman

“The Vega Collection (2005) provides a unique solution for environments used for socializing, lounging and sleeping. Created by designers Busk & Hertzog, Vega consists of a multifunctional Sofa, Chaise and Ottoman. When a larger Sofa is needed, the Chaise and Ottoman are ready to oblige; slide the pieces together to create the required size. Should a sectional be in order, three or more pieces can be quickly combined. For further flexibility, the arm of the sofa can be positioned on either side and changed on a whim. The Sofa and Chaise transform into comfortable sleepers by sliding the seats – which rest on metal bases with internal tracks – and folding down the backs. Use a flat sheet for best fit. Two down pillows are included with the Sofa and one with the Chaise. Made in Denmark.”

Purchase Information:

Price: $1,700.00
Availability: Buy Vega Chaise, Sofa & Ottoman here

MVS Chaise

This is a great cantilevered chaise. It looks as though it’s defying gravity.

Wonderful in home or offices where relaxing and power napping is essential. The soft elastic material gives gradually and carefully to the shape of your body – it is truly a different experience. The frame structure is designed so that one can easily switch from sitting to reclined.

Purchase Information:

Price: $2575.00
Availability: Buy MVS Chaise here

Skull Matchbook by Tobias Wong

A limited edition, foil stamped matchbook by Tobias Wong.

Also available in black ($10.00) and silver ($6.00).

Sorry I couldn’t direct link, they’re using a flash interface. If you click “store” you’ll find it.

Purchase Information:

Price: $8.00
Availability: Buy Skull Matchbook by Tobias Wong here

Chest of Drawers

This is genius. The “Chest of Drawers” consists of used drawers with a new maple compartment built to house each one, which is then cobbled together to form one conglomeration of storage. I love this because it’s a great way to utilize some older pieces that have been tossed asunder, and that it’s so visually impressive.

Thanks, B.A., for the link to matter matters!

Purchase Information:

Price: $26,000
Availability: Buy Chest of Drawers here

paramount table lamp

“Light touch. Just tap polished black nickel base once, twice, thrice to enlight, dim, go dark. Micro-rib white fiber cylinder shade.”
โ€ข Textured paper shade
โ€ข Steel base with shiny black nickel finish
โ€ข Touch dimmer base
โ€ข Requires a 60-watt bulb (not included)
โ€ข UL listed

Purchase Information:

Price: $49.95
Availability: Buy paramount table lamp here

Good china Bad china

Most days I feel diligent, but sometimes I feel slothful. So it only makes sense that my china would reflect that.

Set of 12 bone china dinner plates (26cm) and two serving plates (32cm)

with 7 Deadly Sins and 7 Seven Contrary Virtues.

Abstinence against Gluttony (serving plates) , Humility against Pride, Kindness against Envy, Chastity against Lust, Temperance against Anger, Charity against Greed, Diligence against Sloth.

More information:

View Good china Bad china here

Steel Magazine File

For those of you with extensive magazine collections that you care to archive. I’m talking to you, Mr. “Hot Rod”. You know who you are.

“This red enameled steel magazine file is often found in libraries, where durability is expected. Its felt covered base will not scratch surfaces. “

Purchase Information:

Price: $18
Availability: Buy Steel Magazine File here

Standard Sofa

This is a great little sofa with perfect proportions. It’s also on sale.

โ€ข Lightweight kiln-dried solid hardwood frame
โ€ข Dense foam core cushions wrapped in soft poly batting
โ€ข Flexolator spring system
โ€ข 6″ solid aluminium removable legs
โ€ข Plush microfiber
โ€ข Made in USA

Purchase Information:

Price: $999
Availability: Buy Standard Sofa here

cube cutout media cabinet

If you don’t want your TV to be the focal point in your livingroom, this is a nice subdued way to keep it out and hide all the electronics that go with it. Now that flat screens are becoming cheaper I bet this will become more of a trend.

Assembly required.
34″l x 18″w x 23.5″h.

Purchase Information:

Price: $299.00
Availability: Buy cube cutout media cabinet here

POP OUT PENDANT BY MELISSA BORRELL

Here’s something you may have seen before (possibly from our ICFF summary…she was at the DesignBoom showcase). These are modern and interesting and totally affordable.

These pendants are part of Melissa Borrell’s “How do you wear a drawing?” project. Taking the shape that she developed for the tree necklace and reducing it in size gives another perspective on the same graphic element. The pendant is made from photo-etched stainless steel and comes in a square of metal from which it is easily “popped” out. It comes with a chord so that you can make it into a pendant to wear around your neck. Stainless steel with rubber cord.

Purchase Information:

Price: $20
Availability: Buy POP OUT PENDANT BY MELISSA BORRELL here