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About Katie: Katie has been a product and textile designer, an art restoration specialist, and an interior designer/merchandiser. Her interests are focused on finding well designed items that improve daily life as well as reading fiction and making stuff. (View Profile)

 
 

The Cork Mosaic Plaid Sideboard by Iannone Design

Man, if the economy didn’t suck right now, some of us could probably afford this. The plaid cork graphic on this sideboard is such a great detail.

Iannone Design’s new sideboard uses a variety of cork textures and colors to create a warm toned plaid graphic. The cabinet has touch release doors and a hand applied non toxic oil finish.

57″ L x 19″ D x 35.5″ H
Ships in approx. 8-12 weeks.

$3400.00, Buy it here.

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Price: $3400.00
Availability: Buy The Cork Mosaic Plaid Sideboard by Iannone Design here

Ånge Chair

Elle Decoration (France) (see pic on right) featured this chair their November edition, and I’ve got to say it looked more expensive than what it is…altogether, a very impressive price for a rather stylish chair.

Handwoven; each piece of furniture is unique. Twisted paper provides a soft surface. Material properties similar to rattan.

designer: M Arvonen/E Johansson
Width: 37 “, Depth: 35 “, Height: 39 ”

$129.00, Buy it here.

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Price: $129.00
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Razor Holder

This is an entirely acceptable option should you need a special spot for your razor.

An ideal holder for razors, blades and of course band aids. Click on image for an additional view. Available in red and black. Specify preferred colour during checkout in comment area.

$32.00CAD, Buy it here.

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Price: $32.00
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Yiyizela (Wire Container)

Collapsible containers are so incredibly handy, and this sculptural basket would look good with or without items inside.

With its intricate, woven, spoke-like design, this collapsible and somewhat malleable wire container is perfect for holding yarn or other decorative collections. Different arrangements are available.

African Allsorts
Metal Wire
$70.00, Buy it here.

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Price: $70.00
Availability: Buy Yiyizela (Wire Container) here

Subway Travel Folder

This travel folder has a subway map with stickers to mark your favorite spots…so far, it’s just New York and Seoul, but here’s hoping there will be more.

These beautifully graphic subway maps for New York City and Seoul incorporate an icon from each city. Each comes in a small folder with stickers for marking the map with favorite spots, restaurants, appointments, hotel locations, and major attractions. When traveling, the folder can also be used to jot down notes and to hold transit passes, tickets, and more. Made of paper.

Size: Maps: 15l x 20.5″w

New York City or Seoul, $12.00 ($10.80 Members), Buy it here.

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Price: $12.00
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Rabbit Lamp

I firmly believe every home should have something a bit weird or whimsical (if they don’t, it just so serious), and this cute-yet-sort-of-odd lamp fits the bill.

The best thing about Heico lamps is that until they’re lit, you’d never know you were looking at a lamp. The company takes such great care to give every piece real personality, that the result is a piece far more sculptural than utilitarian. This Rabbit Lamp is a great example of such work. Unlit throughout the day he looks like a statue, but at night is when he really shines.

Material: Molded, heat resistant plastic
Size: 9.75 H, 4.25 W, 7 L

Purchase Information:

Price: CAD86.95
Availability: Buy Rabbit Lamp here

The Pleasure Garden Pillow

The pillow search continues…I like the bright colors and illustrative design of these two pillows by Stig Lindberg.

This wonderful pillow features the original textile design by Swedesh artist Stig Lindberg. Printed by the classic Swedish textile company Ljungbergs. Simply beautiful.
Wash cold. Do not tumble dry. 100% Cotton.
Size: 18″ x 18″

Black or Red

$49.99, Buy it here.

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Price: $49.99
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Wired Lamp

What an odd size; just as the description says, it could pass as an oversized table lamp or a shorter floor lamp. Fun.

Dwarf sized standard floor lamp (approximately 31.5″ in height). The base is constructed in a simple but classic form made from 10mm (.4″) mild steel wire. The shade is slightly larger than life giving the lamp its unique character and sense of scale. It’s playful proportions lends itself to many situations – Low level lighting, an oversized table lamp or a child’s standard lamp.

Designer: Mark Irlam
Materials: Bent steel wire, electrics, shade.
Dimensions: 31.5″H x 20.5″W x 25″D.

$289.00, Buy it here.

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Price: $289.00
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polaroid mirror

Here’s a clever little mirror inspired by Polaroids.

2mm mirrored glass with white vinyl border
107 x 88mm
by colin o’ dowd, UK

$23 product + $6 shipping and handling = $29 total, Buy it here.

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Price: $29.00
Availability: Buy polaroid mirror here

Maia Relax armchair

As usual, this chair by Urquiola is amazing.

It is made with light, modern pieces combining high-tech fiber and a narrow aluminum frame. Pieces which define their own space, transmitting energy with their shapes. Frame made out of aluminum polyester powder coated and high quality synthetic fiber hand weaved. Frame is made for outdoors and color can come in either white or chestnut. Numerous cushion options. Design Patricia Urquiola.

39″H x 37″ D x 46″ W

Base Price: $1904.00, Buy it here.

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Price: $1904.00
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18L Gold and Banner Street Bag

Check out these super cool tote bags from MoMA Store.

18L Gold Bag, $16.00 ($12.80 Members), Buy it here.

An alternative to using plastic bags, this gold-colored tote bag is easy to fold and carry around. The 18L graphic symbolizes 18 liters, the volume of the bag. Made of polyester.

Street Banner Bag, $6.00 ($4.80 Members), Buy it here.

Made entirely of materials gathered from collecting used street banners in Korea, these stylish bags are ideal for carrying groceries and other items. When not in use, they can be folded up easily and carried in a bag or pocket. Because every bag is made from cleaned, recycled materials, each one is unique.

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Frame Decal

Check out these frame decals: a super luxe look flattened out for a modern take on ornamentation. I like them lots- so many possibilities…

This frame decal is easy to put up and take down…again and again. Made of PVC, the adhesive is extremely gentle while offering a brilliant and intricate frame ready for you to personalize.

Oak Oval Frame Decal, 85.5 cm x 48.6cm, $75.00 CAD
Frame Decal in Silver, 29.5 cm x 21cm, $29.00 CAD
Buy it here.

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Price: $29.00-$75.00
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Tomas Kral Upgrade Collection

, Buy it here.

Botanist Collection

You can now get a 10% discount on of any piece of the Botanist collection by using our ‘BTR_LIVING‘ code at checkout. (There’s also a Valentine’s sale code that gives the same, though I very much doubt you can use both.)

Our vision for “Botanist” is to create a collaborative eco-friendly product offering with internationally renowned designers and innovators that has the power to change the world. Leveraging a green approach to manufacturing and business we strongly believe you can be profitable while make a positive social and environmental impact…Botanist is committed to environmental sustainability & social awareness. 2% of all Botanist product sales are donated to charities and foundation chosen by participating collaborators.

No Ornamentation Line by Claude Zellweger: End table – $1,405.00,
Buy it here.

Pixel Burst Line by Yves Behar: Bench – $1,200.00, Buy it here.

Unlock the Cure Line by Kahi Lee: i Lee End table – $760.00, Buy it here.

Lines Line by Massimo and Lella Vignelli: Cocktail table – $1,200.00, Buy it here.

Vieques Tub

Patricia Urquiola’s Vieques Tub has me wanting to replace my builder’s grade bathtub pronto.

Steel tub, with white finish on the inside and dark grey finish on the outside, can be complemented by a teak shelf and backrest. A contemporary restyling of the old-fashioned bath tub, for a decidedly unconventional environment. cm 170 x 72 x 60h – 66″7/8 x 28″3/8 x 23″5/8h

Email for dealers and pricing.

[via Livingetc]

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