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)
Written by Katie on March 10, 2008. Permalink
I’m willing to fight anyone that says this is just for a kid’s room.
-Detailed light-up moon hangs on wall and shines just like the real thing
– Select any of 12 different phase settings
– Includes audio CD tour and infrared remote control
– Requires two AAA batteries and three AA batteries (not included)
10″ diam.
Written by Katie on March 10, 2008. Permalink
I don’t know why it seems that the simpler modern sofas are more expensive, but I think something like this would be worth the price.
“BERNARD has a soft, generous seat depth and the gently reclining back provides a luxurious sit. Manufactured using a solid beech frame and upholstered with dacron wrapped foam cushions, the range comes in 2 and 3 seaters, a corner unit and chair. Available with either a stainless frame or a straight leg version. The chair is also available as a more compact version with a powder coated swivel base.”
by Simon Pengelly from Modus
Available in a range of Bute, Gabriel or Kvadrat fabrics, Hulsof or Spinneybeck leather or customer’s own material.
Chair: 24.5″H x 45″W x 32.75″D
2 Seater: 24.5″H x 76″W x 32.75″D
3 Seater: 24.5″H x 95.5″W x 32.75″D
Corner (L/R): 24.5″H x 50″W x 32.75″D
Written by Katie on March 10, 2008. Permalink
If you’d like to own some original stencil style graffiti art but can’t afford the art star(s), you’re in luck. This one is affordable as far as art goes, and the ‘spray-paint-plus-English-portrait’ is interesting and has just enough edginess.
“Henry’s spray art is a send up of classical English portraiture…Henry Reeve Designs and hand cuts each stencil, and then applies and sprays each one himself. For 66degrees.com, this small edition of 20 images will be applied to high quality artist’s paper…Each edition will ship with a certificate of authenticity, numbered and signed by the artist.”
27″W x 30″H
Written by Katie on March 10, 2008. Permalink
Say it with a stamp…
Stamp that says: THANK YOU FOR SHARING, IT MEANS SO MUCH TO ME
3×4 inches
Written by Katie on March 7, 2008. Permalink
It’s refreshing to know there is decent audio shelving solutions out there (even if it’s more than some of us want to pay).
“Stereo Rack with 2 shelves, made of steel. Feet or castors. Painted in many colors. Shelves are not adjustable.”
18.7″ x 16.1″ x 24.6″h (Inner dimensions of openings: 18.3″ x 7.65″h)
Written by Katie on March 7, 2008. Permalink
Looking through architonic, I happened across this glass. It looks amazing- wish there was an up close picture to show the 3d effect…
“An award was made to Inglas Deko Wilder Wein for its special decorative properties. This , laminated safety glass with integrated decorative material consists of two thermally pre-stressed sheets of glass, with processed tendrils of Virginia creeper in the bonding area. In order to create the effect of space (3D effect) the tendrils of creeper are positioned at different levels of the bonding area. Typical applications for Inglas Deko Wilder Wein are shower partitions, partition walls, table tops and furniture sections.”
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Written by Katie on March 7, 2008. Permalink
I like the idea of being able to use this as storage for your phone or glasses so they’re right where you put them when you wake up.
“The NOD Light is a unique and functional bedside table light or wall mounted light. The design incorporates storage for the reader’s current book, as well as mobile phone, glasses, iPod, or other small item. Designed for the bedside but useful in a variety of places, the design includes a passage through the back to accommodate the recharger cord for a mobile phone or other device. 30W (equivalent to 100W) bulb included. 6.5 ft. white cord.”
13.4″ x 13.4″ x 5.9″
Written by Katie on March 6, 2008. Permalink
This is my favorite find of the week, if not a contender for this month. It has an affordable price tag as well as being designed in a smart way (for the reasons listed below), and- probably most importantly- it looks really sharp.
“Composed of two laser-cut and slotted sheets of steel, the Origami tables ship flat and require no tools or hardware to assemble. One sheet is the negative of the other, which eliminates waste during production and gives the tables a balanced, yet dynamic, form. The petal-like surfaces are sturdy and spacious, making a practical and sculptural side table, night stand or plant stand.”
Made in the USA from locally sourced steel
Colors: Red, White, and Black
20″(Width) x 20″(Length) x 19″(Height)
Written by Katie on March 6, 2008. Permalink
I have seen this before, but it wasn’t until I saw it in a room setting did I fully appreciate the detail of the base. It’s really a beautiful table, and even though it has a higher price tag it might be a good time to take the plunge and add something to your collection that you’ll most likely appreciate for years and years.
“The beautifully grained base flares and narrows in six arcs, creating a look of poised animation. Each upright is accented by brass hardware and is the balance point for the 3/4″ glass top. Reminiscent of the iconic Noguchi Table, the Moebius is a classic in its own right, blending rhythmic form with straightforward function.”
Walnut stained beechwood base with brass connectors, 3/4″ tempered glass top.
H 20.5″ W 28″
Written by Katie on March 6, 2008. Permalink
‘The Taburet M Stacking Stool is almost pure abstraction, making minimum impact on space and redefining “seat” in the simplest sense. Yet, the stool is quite substantial, offering a low, comfortable seat suited to a retail setting, showroom, gallery or reception area.’
Molded beech or cherry wood; lacquered finish.
H 18″ W 18″ D 11.75″
Written by Katie on March 5, 2008. Permalink
Barely-there thermometer to aid your ‘is-it-cold-enough-to-wear-a-coat’ dilemma each morning…
‘Outdoor Thermometer to be placed directly on the window. Easy “click” on and off when cleaning the window.’
Dia 9cm
Written by Katie on March 5, 2008. Permalink
The tweed pattern print seems to emphasize some mid century inspiration, don’t you think?
“Finally: another chair by Philippe….. but wait there is a twist: a pattern on the shell with a new printing on plastic technique. He chose a tweed pattern with pastel colored threads.”
Frame in chromed steel, seat in colored polypropylene
16.5″ x 16.5″ x 30.7″h
Written by Katie on March 5, 2008. Permalink
The good folks over at madeinearnest.com
have started to produce some new city guides. Free to download and full of insiders’ tips, they’re sure to be handy for those of you planning a visit. First city: Helsinki. (various pictures above taken from wikipedia.)
“These will obviously be focussed more on the art and design side of each city, but they will also include anything else we find interesting or amusing. We are going to try to make these guides as useful as we can – with the relevant links wherever possible – so if you have anything to add to any Guide just let us know. Keeping them up-to-date and relevant will make them all the more useful. We are viewing them as invaluable companions to your travel books and the trips themselves and we hope you will do too.” –madeinearnest.com
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Written by Katie on March 5, 2008. Permalink
These are the sort of thing you could leave out on your countertop as a sort of functional-yet-beautiful item.
“Made from fallen hardwood trees in
Minnesota. Sealed so that they are
food safe and moisture resistant.
Clean with sponge.
Available in cherry, ash and maple.”
Approximately 12″ diameter
Written by Katie on March 5, 2008. Permalink
If you’re the sort to bring wine bottles to dinner parties, you’ll most likely appreciate these holders which seem to be properly constructed and restrained.
Thick merino felt; vegetable tanned leather handles.
Duo Red German Felt and Black Leather, $118.00
Quiver Gray Felt and Brown Leather, $130.00
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