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A plastic, colorful, traditional-style candlestick. Doesn’t seem like it would make sense, but it does. I heart Harry Allen.

“harry allen always cherished the silver candlesticks that were left to him by his grandmother. gran adored them and they appear in nearly all of the family’s early holiday photos. he loved to use them, and for a devout modernist, this caused some psychological conflict. after pondering the fact that everyone, even a modern designer like himself, responds to classical elegance, harry allen decided to embrace the conflict by copying them with color-infused plastic. through a material transformation, the classic form of gran’s candlesticks is available for the modern world to enjoy.”

available in: red, green, yellow, white, pink, blue
dimensions: 4.5″ x 14″ x 4.5″

The Kinos Sushi Set has been designed to look like paper boxes which have been appropriated as impromptu platters.

DIMENSIONS: Square plate smll18 x 18 x 2,5 cm, soya sauce dish9 x 9 x 2,5 cm Long Plate 26,5 x 9 x 2,5 cm Square plate lrge 26 x 26 x 4 cm

I can’t quite figure out what is so Nordic about these, but it just looks like a guy named Magnussen designed them. Erik Magnussen, to be exact. Maybe it’s the subtle curves and angles. Anyway, they’re stunning.

Magnussen
5-piece place
setting

designer:
Erik Magnussen

design year:
1981

manufacturer:
Stelton, Denmark

materials:
stainless steel, satin finish

“With Candlestick Maker, the actual object is a 4″ diameter surface from which a repository for a candle emerges. It can be placed on virtually any other object – an empty bottle of household cleaner, and elegant wine stem, a vase… literally anything! By placing this piece on an object of your choosing, you actually create the candlestick.”

4″ diameter x 3.25″ height

Holy cow! Look at these! Craziness, huh? They’re results of accidents with cars!

“Before the accident, each vase is the same height and diameter and a bend at 2, 3, or 4 inches. Then there is the accident which makes each vase unique – transforming it, jarring it, scratching it – then black enamel is applied to the piece.”

2″ diameter x 10″ height

(This item’s link and price was updated 01/18/10.)

This would work well for a commercial installation and would be especially cool in the right residential application. I say this because it would probably work best in a room where the light it creates is the central focus, not the furnishings.

“The Mood-Light Flat Tile is a large square panel concealing LED’s that pulse and sweep in an infinite variety of colors. Create your own light scenarios and color combinations with the Mood-Light remote control. By changing the intensity of the primary colors red, green and blue you can blend unlimited color combinations. Preprogrammed sequences are included. You can display active light functions, random interchanging color combinations, rainbow color sequences, fusions of gradually changing colors and pulsating light. The sound mode displays color effects in sync with music beats. The Mood-Light Flat Tile has a flat diffuser with no outer frame, allowing groups to fit together to form a near seamless light wall. Multiple units can be installed together to create a wall of light. DMX version also available.
panel, remote control and power supply sold separately. remote and power source are necessary for operation. UL approved.”

Have your dishes won any awards lately? These have*. And I can see why.

Microwave and dishwasher safe. Made in Germany.

*Awarded with the Baden-Württemberg International Design Award 2003, the Form 2003, Design Plus 2003, the Good Design Award 2002 Japan, the Good Design Award 2001, a recognition within the Thuringian Product Design Award 2001 competition and the reddot award 2001. Nominated for the Federal Design Award 2002.

These Clipps would be handy for displaying cards or photos, or any other miscellaneous papers you might have lying around. If you look closely at the photograph, you can see that the Clipp is actually bent from one piece of spring steel. The large size has a hole on one side so that you could hang it on the wall if you so desired.

Here’s something different for your desktop- the color options would certainly spice up those files/ bills and make them a bit easier to look at. The five dividers slide into the slots, which, of course, make each space adjustable to fit your needs. Best of all, you have a choice between red, white or olive green powdercoated colors.

The 11 x 6 1/2 inch base comes with three large and two small espresso brown ABS plastic dividers.

These would make a delightful companion to the moon’s soft glow. Or, you know, they’d look cool.
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Here’s a nice lamp with a decent price tag. You’ve got three sizes to choose from and, if the mood strikes, you also have the option of some neat patterned shades (not shown here).

Solid linen or printed silk shade. Brushed nickel finish base.

Nice effect.

“The oversized Bloom Pot serves as both a plant holder and an outdoor light, containing four long-lasting LED lights, which provide more than 40,000 hours of use. Deep enough to hold large plants and flower groupings, the lightweight and weather-resistant pot can also be used indoors as portable accent lighting in lobbies and restaurants. When lit, only the color of the pot and light are visible; not potting material. Low voltage 12v transformer. Made in The Netherlands.”

Potting Dimensions:
Reservoir: 15″ deep, 22″ diameter at top of reservoir, 12″ diameter at bottom of reservoir
Inside well at bottom: 11″ side to side
Drain: 5.5″ long

This is pretty cool. It’s similar to the light panels posted the other day, but the light hides behind a reflective surface until you tell change it via remote.

Thanks JP!

Oh, I like these so much. If you’ve ever heard someone wax poetic about wine, especially when you don’t know much about it other than it tastes kinda good, then you’ll appreciate these coasters.

Pad of disposable paper coasters featuring made-up wine tasting quotes.
48 coasters, 4 each of 12 designs in a tear-off pad.

I’m not a big “vase” person (prounounced either way), but this one is amazing. I’ve seen it before*, but I don’t think it was in the context of something that could be purchased. Each one has 24 facets so it can be positioned in any way.