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Who doesn’t love concrete as a building material?

“No longer the material of choice for just factories and industrial buildings, concrete is now fashionable and chic, adorning shops, restaurants, homes, and landscapes with its desirable, tactile surfaces. This reversal of fortune can be attributed to its use in luxurious homes and the discovery that concrete can provide stimulating or soothing environments for a range of leisure activities. Organized around the themes of Home, Work, Play, and Landscape, all the examples chosen celebrate the intrinsic qualities of concrete and how they work to make the places in which we live, work, and play and to shape the wider landscape that surrounds us.”

I’d imagine this dinnerware would spruce up your table setting for the holidays. You could buy just a few to accent, or do the whole set to make a tastefully festive tabletop.

Dishwasher safe.

This chair strikes the perfect balance between traditional and modern- love the low seat and structured feel.

“Low to the ground profile seats wide on sleek, minimal cushions. High back encourages good posture, lets you lean your head back. Wing panels shelter with new abbreviation…Kiln-dried hardwood frame. Hardwood legs with espresso finish.”

Patina or Smoke.

32″Wx33.75″Dx42″H

This has such a simple pattern, but it’s just enough to make the room interesting.

– Hand-hooked and tufted
– 100% cotton; colorfast
– Professional cleaning recommended
– Imported

5’x8′ or 8’x10′

This floor lamp is the perfect size for small spaces- it does the job without taking up a whole lot of visual space. And, it’s under $100, which means it’s the perfect choice.

“Classic design moves light-years ahead in a bright new polished nickel finish. Head and arm rotate to direct light at any angle. Adjusting handle stays cool.”

9″dia.x64.25″H

Update: This item is no longer available through original retailer. (10/30/09)

If you’re fond of puzzles, here’s one that will take a bit more time while you figure out what piece goes where.

“Who’s the best looking brainteaser of them all? 72-piece reflective acrylic mirror is stocking stuffer, conversation maker, mindblower.”

15″ sq.

These are just the thing to bring holiday cheer- perfect for a party gift or for adding some seasonal spirit to your wine drinking.

“Six handblown glasses raise spirits in a half-dozen world languages expressed in graphic red, black, silver.”

Set of six glasses: one of each design. 8 oz.; 4.5″H

I love carafes, and this one is especially pretty. The lid serves as a drinking glass and would be perfect for the bedside table.

The glass hold approximately 8oz. 10-1/2″ tall by 3-3/8″ diameter.

Here’s a modern sofa available in two sizes and three great colors. I like the low back, tufted seat and tuxedo arms- it gives a very streamlined appearance.

Colors: Chalk, Guacamole, Dark Roast

Small Sofa- 82″ L
Large Sofa- 102″ L (add $200)

This set is so simple and pretty; it would be perfect for a gift.

Porcelain Sake Set includes one flask, 5.5 oz two cups, 1.5 oz each

Lace isn’t my favorite thing, but these lamps sure are…they’re interesting- both lovely and weird.
These are only available for immediate purchase for the European market, but others are available upon request.

Made in stainless or white lacquered steel.

Small pendant, one ring Ø 190 mm
Medium pendant, one ring Ø 320 mm
Large pendant, two rings Ø 630 mm and 190 mm
X-large pendant, three rings Ø 630 mm, 320 mm and 190 mm
Table lamp, height 500 mm, diameter 320 mm, white cord 180 cm

This is perfect for so many spaces, and so well done compared to other similar hook box thingamajigs…

“The simple, ceramic Hookbox (2005) was designed for the entryway, bathroom or any other space where you can use a hook and a storage container for small items.”

Ceramic; metal assembly parts.
H 10.5″ W 10″ D 2.5″

I don’t know why I’m surprised that this coffee table is kind of affordable- I guess it just looks like it should cost more. Seems like a deal.

shown in ebonized walnut
36″Diameter x 10.5″H (top thickness 6″)

These are quite affordable, so if you looking to update your dinnerware just in time for the holidays, these would be an excellent choice.

“Take a lesson from the Bauhaus school of design, circa 1920s Berlin. Simplicity and utility in modular white stacking porcelain. The salad plate even doubles as an exact-fit lid for the bowl. Excellent durability, egalitarian price.”

• Stack for storage
• Fired porcelain with a dipped white glaze
• Dishwasher-, microwave- and oven-safe

This is the perfect sectional- very clean lines and an unscary price tag (considering all modern sectionals seem to be about $2000 more than a regular person can afford). Pillows are sold separately, so if you’re not so fond of stripes, don’t worry.

“Clean uni-height backs/arms angle deep to comfort. Overscale pieces work small spaces solo, or lofts in combination…Classic textured cotton in go-with-everything putty, double-needle stitched at the seams. Barely there T-legs in solid aluminum.”

• Kiln-dried hardwood frame benchmade in USA
• Sinuous wire spring suspension; foam cushioning
• 100% cotton fabric: putty
• Solid aluminum legs

[posted by katie]