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Not exactly an affordable lighting solution, but it would definitely make a statement in a room. Tobias Wong, the master at taking something standard and making it interesting, has this time entirely coated a traditional crystal chandelier in industrial white rubber.

“Peel off at your own discretion.”

I heart MUJI.

“Muji is known for simple, streamlined, and environmentally friendly products. This versatile three-tiered shelf is made from durable square recycled paper tubes with plastic joints. Assembly required. A set of four casters or adjustable base to accommodate uneven floors are sold separately.”

Size: 32h x 23.5w x 15.25″d

Recycled Shelf
$130.00, $117.00 members

Casters
$20.00, $18.00 members

Adjustable Base
$6.00, $5.40 members

This notepad (which is embossed with “Have you begun today what you want to be tomorrow?”) would make a great gift for a new graduate or just any one in general that you think needs a reminder to take advantage of today.

• 250 pages of heavyweight paper
• Rotates on stainless steel grommet for easy access
• Perforated pages for easy removal
• Embossed cardboard cover

Such possibilities…

“Interlocking cork trivets come together to form fashion for your table. Each set consists of six tan modules and six chocolate modules. Inspired by hounds tooth patterns in textile design, the trivets can be arranged into stunning table runners, table protective arrangements, place mats or even mouse pads. Cover surfaces small and large with additional sets. ”

Made from reconstituted cork

5.5″x4.5″x0.375″

The Botanist series combines the precision of minimal honest design with the beauty of nature. Each piece starts with a single piece of aluminum, which is precisely cut, bent, and faced with either a high impact powder coat or an epoxy coated real wood veneer.

A marine vinyl cushion is also available in a reversible white or gray combination.

Dimensions: 60″L x 18″D x 19″T
Materials: Aluminum, wood veneer, rubber.

“True to form follows function, [Ilse Lang’s] Tribo Stool (2001) features a seat with three open slots that allow the stools to be stackable up to three high. The result is an interesting design that serves a very real purpose. The Tribo Stool was inspired by traditional wooden stools used by cattle herding cowboys, or “gauchos” in Brazil, when gathered around campfires and drinking maté, a tea often enjoyed from a shared hollow gourd. The Tribo Stool stands on chromed steel legs with a seat in a choice of two Brazilian hardwoods, Tauari and Tamburi. Made in Brazil.”

H 15″ W 15.75″

This might have been posted long ago (?), but this is a much better picture. Combining light and table surface functionality is such a space saver (and it saves money as well).

“The Tavola Luce side table is furniture and a lamp in one. A glowing cube appears to float within this deceptively robust table, bathing your room in atmospheric light…”

Is there anything better than not having to pay for long distance? And being able to get rid of your home phone? The Hulger hand set attaches to your cellphone and, with the optional adapter, can be plugged into your computer for hours and hours of free gabbing.

You just can’t beat a great floor lamp. This one is perfectly proportioned to have a relevant place in your home for a lifetime. Comes in a variety of shade options.

It’s rare that “contemporary” furniture stores do modern correctly. Usually their product lines have those gross atomic legs or “funky” pieces that already look outdated and cheap. But I think this bedroom set is pretty on-target and inexpensive to boot. I like the nightstands too! Only $199!

Luxurious light, indeed. This light proves that sustainability sure can be easy on the eyes…

“Studio Verissimo consists of Portugese designers Claudio Cardoso and Telma Verissimo. The core activity of this studio is lighting, furniture and space designs, etc…. Spoon is a light made from plastic coffee spoons which go into the garbage daily by the thousands. The objective was to create a luxurious light with this waste.”

Light and airy, the I-beam table is sure to add some much needed horizontal surface area to your life without all the visual weight that ordinary tables would bring.

First, I apologize for posting something pretty pricy. Second, how great is this thing?

And now I have a Haiku for you. Well, it’s not exactly a Haiku, but if a product description ever sounded like a Haiku without actually being one, then this would be it:

“A little wave moved by a light breeze. A little wave that implies the handle of a fold down door. The shape is pure – not a technical component in sight. Behind the door: three open sections, seperated by vertical dividers. Made in MDF, door in plywood. Two widths, two heights. Aluminum base comes in two heights. The white cabinet has a blue inside panel behind the handle, all other versions have a white one.”

Cabinet dimensions without feet: 14.5″H x 22-24″D