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This probably isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but personally, this carpet makes my head explode. The whole Artware Editions site has some great stuff (posted the wallpapers in remodel section yesterday) so if you get a chance you might want to browse through the various artists’ editions.

This carpet design by Sarah Morris is available as wall-to-wall carpeting, or bound as a custom-sized area rug. A 12′ minimum width is required.

printed nylon carpet, designed 2006

$12.00 per square foot, Buy it here.

It’s entirely overwhelming to absorb just how great these wallpapers are. The prices will make you cry, but man-oh-man, they sure would make a small room look amazing. There’s not enough room to put in each artist’s statement, so please do take a look at the website.

left to right:
ZUBEGINNLIEGTDIEZEITALSGESCHENKZUUNSRENFUESSEN (INTHEBEGINNINGTIMELIESASAPRESENTINFRONTOFOURFEET), 2007, $1,000.00 per roll,
Buy it here.

Echo, Wow and Flutter: Sideways, Flopped and Mirrored, 2006 by Fred Tomaselli, $1,250.00 per roll,
Buy it here.
Wood Wall, 2006 by Phoebe Washburn, $1,250.00 per roll, Buy it here.

Wavelength, 2006 by Joni Sternbach, $1,000 per roll, Buy it here.

Within the Sea Below, 2006 by Christopher Daniels, $750.00, Buy it here.

also, take a look at New York Times Headlines (1990-2005), 2006
wallpaper by A.J. Bocchino. Love it.

I’m looking to replace my coffee table, and, as luck would have it, I ran across this one. It only costs fifty five thousand freaking dollars. What a steal. I could pay for a small house or a nice luxury car, or I could buy this coffee table…decisions, decisions. (To be fair, it’s amazing, only 6 exist, and it’s entirely cast bronze, so sure, it’s worth a lot…yet I still think it crosses into the bounds of extreme excess.)

Limited edition of 6. Quite literally taking a slice out of the outdoors. The indescribable beauty of this natural teak root cast entirely in bronze creates a striking and exquisite balance between nature and modern design. Please allow 4-6 months for delivery. Bronze. 750 pounds. 57″ x 12″.

$55,000.00, Buy it here.

In preparing for an upcoming snowboarding trip, I realized I needed to update/replace my carry-on luggage. What luck that this little guy was on sale. It’s a pretty compact size, yet it has such great organizational compartments that it seems you’d be able to fit in more somehow. My favorite part is the inside mesh zippered ‘halves’ of the interior; it’ll help with zippering it close when it’s stuffed full…looking forward to using it.

Volume-enhancing CRAM zones around the zippers allow for overstuffing when you pick up an extra magazine and snacks for the flight, and front pockets make it easy to access your wallet and boarding pass. Strap your daypack to the main compartment with the Hideaway Snakestack attachment. The Wheelie Flight Deck meets most airline carry-on restrictions, and a removable storage section lets you keep your essentials close at hand after you store the main bag in the overhead compartment. This product is available for US shipment only.

22.5 x 13.5 x 10in

$179.95 $134.00, Buy it here.

Considering the shape and function, this chair seems like a rather reasonable option for seating. There are lots of fabrics to choose from, so depending on which one you choose, the price varies a bit.

a modern, low rocking chair with an inset, laminated and curved plywood base that is covered in thick solid cast foam ( keeping every single inch of the chair soft, corners and all ).
a durable, rubber-based fabric has been placed on the underside of the chair, ensuring that it won’t scratch, scuff, or mark the floor in any way. as with all upholstered bensen products, there are many fabric options to choose from, and of course each cover is removable for cleaning or replacement.

by Niels Bendsten
29.5”w x 39.5”d x 25”h

$918.00, Buy it here.

Why not have a utilitarian item showcase craftsmanship? It’s interesting how a simple change of materials elevates an object from under the sink onto a table for viewing.

Unconventionally simple and eco-friendly, this flashlight belongs on your table, not hidden in a drawer. The end cap, which unscrews for easy battery replacement, houses the convenient on/off switch. With energy efficient LED bulb.

Designer: Jonas Damon
Material: Wood, Aluminum, Rubber
Dimensions: 10 x 2 x 2 inches

Available for pre-order.
$75.00, Buy it here.

Oh my goodness, just the words ‘hold finger under your nose and enjoy’ is enough to explain why these gloves are terrific.

Italian Merino Wool Glove features two different styles of moustache sewn on the interior of each forefinger. Hold finger under your nose and enjoy.

Grey or Red.

$95.00, Buy it here.

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Harry Allen adds on to his reality series with this pretty wonderful brush vase. You have to check out the silver version too. Take note it’s available for pre-order, so you’ll have to wait a little while.

Brush Vase was originally intended to hold paint brushes, but we thought filling it with flowers was a beautiful idea too, so we’ve included a glass insert to hold water.

Material: Resin and Marble
Dimensions: 12 x 5 x 6 inches

Available for pre-order. Approximate ship date: 4/25/2009
$75.00, Buy it here.

These stones by Ronel Jordaan seem to be quite a bit larger than the Felt Rocks by Molo, and they would be excellent cushions to add here and there around a living space. (I’ve listed links for two different retailers; whoever had the lower price got the link for that particular item.)

Socially conscious as well as gifted, Jordaan has set up a women’s workshop in Gauteng- Johannesburg-where her personally trained artisans transform interlocking fibers, made from 100% merino wool, into these freeform oversized “stone” floor cushions…Soft yet buoyant, the veined, smooth textured cushions can be arranged to support seat and back. Hand washable in cold water.

Small, 12″w x 14″d x 5″h, $245.00, Buy it here.
Medium, 16″w x 20″d x 12″h, $395.00, Buy it here.
Large, 31″w x 27″d x 16″h, $595.00, Buy it here.

also shown:
Pebble Cushion, $595.00, Buy it here.
Pebble Carpet, $395.00-$2000.00, Buy it here.

Not sure if this is a ‘quality reproduction’ or just an unassuming lounge chair, but it’s got a great low-slung designer look to it. (If anyone knows if it is a reproduction of a certain chair, let me know.)

Designer: Nuevo Living
White, Brown or Black.
28.25″ Width x 32.25″ Depth x 28″ Height

$1,165.00, Buy it here.
(or $1,350.00, here.)

This is just about the smartest high chair ever seen. It folds flat for easy transport and fits onto most regular chairs with extendable arms and sturdy straps. You can also add back legs to make it stand alone as a small chair. To see more info, visit their site.

For kids 6 months – 5 years old, the European-designed HandySitt, tranforms any adult chair into a high chair. Extendable arms allow it to be secured to most styles of chair, even those with rounded backs. It works on chairs with a back height of 12-19” and back width greater than 13.5”. The HandySitt folds flat so you can toss it in a closet or trunk, hang it on a wall, or pack it in a suitcase. Folded, it measures 21” x 3” x 12”, and at 5lbs, it’s ultra-compact and an easy haul…

7 different finishes: Natural or black painted birch, with red, brushed steel or black metal arms, or Antique.

$149.00, Buy it here.

In a revisit to things posted way long ago (april ’05 to be exact), this Offi Lounge shows how years can change price tags (imagine that, prices increase over time). Despite any irritation you might feel in not buying something like this back then, rest assured that this is an extremely good chair, and it’s most likely worth every penny of today’s money.

This sleek chair looks incredible — pair up two next to each other for a symmetric modern look, and get some added storage as part of the bargain. Inspired by the functionality of old school chairs, the Perch Lounge has a softly contoured plywood shell with a fully upholstered pad. The shell sits atop a chrome rod frame with an elevated wire shelf for books, magazines, or a laptop. Combining a seat with storage, the Perch Lounge offers function without sacrificing comfort or looks.

Materials: Molded plywood with upholstered pad, chrome plated steel tube.
29 H x 25 W x 27 D

Update: $499.00,
Buy it here. (Thanks Joohee for the link!)

$999.00, Buy it here.

Ibride keeps hammering out weirdly amusing trays that have some of us itching to clear some wall space (those of us that ‘collect things’).

As one can see in the collection of trays, which are not only sturdy and beautiful while in use but also become elegant wall décor statements. Through magical imagery and intricate lattice work, these items simultaneously create a modern and yet nostalgic feeling. Each tray is constructed to last using a century old technique. Created of high pressure laminate each of Ibride’s items are thoroughly functional and lifestyle enhancing at the same time.

Berenice Tray, 25″ L x 18 1/2″ W, $196.00, Buy it here.
Marthe and Madeleine Tray, 24″ L x 9 1/2″ W, $150.00,
Buy it here.
Marius and Martial Tray, 24″ L x 9 1/2″ W, Buy it here.

What time is it? 4:20? No, silly, it’s actually 1:11pm…maybe. Though this has to be a little bit confusing to read at first, it looks super minimalist and high tech. Do you need that in a clock? Maybe.

Based on a simple, but effective block system arranged in four columns, with each block representing a single unit within its respective hour (split into two columns), minute and seconds columns its arguable that, whilst this device may seem initially to be a rather over-complicated means ascertaining the time, it is arguably rather easier to read than its traditional analogue counterpart. –nexus404

Optical clock Wall or desktop – Liquid crystal display – FTN technology – Time / alarm / date – Glass / ABS
Measurements 8.27″ x 5.83″ x 0.83″
Brieuc Du Roscoat

$90.00, Buy it here.

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