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Made from steel plate, these stools and cabinet have a semi-cartoonish feel about them and in this particular case, that's a very good thing. Gentleman’s chamber 1953 is a fusion of nature and interior, traditional elements from a gentleman’s chamber are brought back to their essence and are reinterpreted from the point of view of the animals. This stool is made out of tree trunks or that how it appears...Read more

Modern-Twist has a great collection of modern placemats which you should definitely take a gander at if you haven't already. My favorite, oddly enough, is the kid's versions which are able to be drawn upon with washable markers. Brilliant idea. Stream Placemat, $17.00, Buy it here. Doileez, pack of 2: $25.00, Buy it here. Hide and Seek: $17.00, Buy it here. Day At The Pond Placemat: $17.00, Buy it here....Read more

Whoa, check out this apartment with its crazy color-transitional parquet floors. Not sure how much I'd like to live there with that much color all the time, but it's certainly nice to look at. Visit designboom for bigger/more pics. they used patterns and colour to order space in previous projects that the occupants had seen. the overlapping colours transform the layout of the apartment and add a new structure of...Read more

Give your best wishes with this cardboard 'wall' where everyone can contribute. It's a different gift idea that could become an interesting keepsake/wall art sort of thing. Tuck tiny colorful wishes for the happy couple, new baby or proud graduate into this cardboard frame for a memorable keepsake. Or give it to yourself and let it be a time capsule of your hopes and dreams. Includes 500 wish sheets. Recycled...Read more

If you're planning on spending any time lounging around outdoors this summer, you might want to consider these portable indoor/outdoor lamps (plus, right now you can get two for the price of one at DWR). The Luau Portable Lamp (2006) makes standard table lamps look so, well, stationary. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, Luau is a lighting solution that delivers dimmable light without being tethered to an electrical socket....Read more

A steal of a deal at $149.00, this rocker is surprisingly super sleek. No, we're not off our rockers—this price is for real. Minimalist grey-on-grey rocks back in a swoop of grey polymesh over grey rust-resistant powdercoated aluminum frame. -CB2 22.5"Wx39.5"Dx37"H $149.00, Buy it here. Also, check out the Bask Sun Lounger and the Bask Bench, both of which compliment the rocker shown above....Read more

I remember posting Ting Studio's Belt Floor Mat back in June of 2007 and it blew me away. But this, this is really spectacular. You can have a whole floor of recycled leather belts. There's not a whole lot of info on the site (that I could find), but Met Home's May issue (pg 74) lists the floor tiles at $75 per square foot. It's expensive, but man, it might...Read more

I think I love this. PIL BREDAHL ON THE DESIGN: "The storage system is made for the modern nomad and inspired by the fact that we move more often in our lives than ever before. It can be separated and assembled very easily. It has a clear sculptural value and you can put it in the formations you like best. When it’s not used for books, magazines, clothes, etc., It...Read more

I don't make a practice of drinking sake, but this vessel by designer Shunji Kurimori might convince me to start. Kurimori’s Cedar Sake Bottle is made using old cedar trees with a striking narrow grain, resulting in a bentwood low-conduction vessel that keeps cold sake cool, hot sake warm. Kurimori is a Master of Traditional Craft, recognized by the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. Pair the Cedar Sake...Read more

A novel idea...and well realized too I think. "A Candle Stick Vase" combines the beauty and function of a candle stick and a vase into one. Its nostalgic look and details that resembles an old European candle stand will magically create a romantic candle light feel by placing a flower in it. Blow the petals away as if it was a real light! The tray can also be used to...Read more

No doubt there will many differing opinions on these two items, but hopefully a few of you can appreciate the color and pattern of these antique sari throws. Traditional quilts with an exotic edge add glimpses of another culture to your surroundings. Each is an original, handmade in India by artisans who work lengths and patches of vintage cotton saris into stunning throws for sofa, chair or bed. Hand quilted...Read more

Personally, I think I'd prefer a different color than red, but other than than, these lamps are pretty intriguing. They certainly are different, and I like how they're on a smaller scale, so they can be tucked into smaller work spaces perhaps. These stark white lamps are made from sturdy iron plate, but their fluid shape reminds us more of that glass cup full of paint that we knocked over...Read more

Floating hands tell the time in either classic or modern styling. Be sure to take note of the dimensions though, they're pretty big. The ultimate in simplicity, this clock has been stripped down to its most essential element- its hands. Striking, modern, minimal and functional. Classic Hands Wall Clock, 27.6" Diameter, $50.00, Buy it here. Hands Aluminum Wall Clock, 17.7" Diameter, $54.00, Buy it here....Read more

Completely. freaking. awesome. I mean it, these are fantastic. shown left to right: Trunk: $950.00, Buy it here. Gravity: $850.00 - $998.00, Buy it here. Spine: $995.00, Buy it here. Daddy Longleg: $950.00 - $1,295.00, Buy it here....Read more

Making things out of paper is kind of a hobby of mine, so I can't help but post these two items from the paper-crazy Japanese design collective, Shirara. The paper block kit has 'great gift' written all over it (and yes, the tiara is a little frou-frou-ish, but that's what a tiara is, so deal with it). Paper Blocks, $44.00, Buy it here. This 23-piece set stirs the imagination both...Read more