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This is a perfect solution for anyone short on space- you simply slide the top panel out when you need more work surface. What looks like a 30" cabinet converts to a 55" full-size desk, making it a clever solution for studio apartments and multipurpose rooms. A quick slide of its top panel reveals hard-working amenities. When open, the top of the cabinet reveals generous storage space for a laptop,...Read more

The perforations of this felt placemat add the tiniest bit of decoration, allowing for you to set off your place setting without any major clashes of pattern. Beautiful and useful, These colorful placemats are the perfect accessory for your dinner table, whether you are dining “in” or entertaining guests. Designed by DHS Studio, they are made of perforated polyester felt, making them perfect for repeated washings. Machine wash warm. Line...Read more

I'm not sure what type of Swedish fortune shall befall you if you should happen to purchase this chair, but if you buy 6 of them, you can save 15%, and if you order by September 16 you'll also get free shipping, so that's a sort of fortune, isn't it? The Fratelli Tominaga, designers of our Coco Chair, discovered the 40-year-old prototype for the Svedese Chair (pronounced svee-day-see) in the...Read more

Man, at first glance it looked like it was $150 per chair (which would be way too good to be true); it takes around 5 slices to make a full-sized seat, so that makes it around $750 per chair. Darn it. This innovative line of furniture allows you to endlessly mix and match towards a design of any color and size. Each "slice" clicks into one another and can support...Read more

Whoa. This silver color option would certainly be something different for your living room. Classic English button-back design upholstered in shiny silver-coloured synthetic. Frame in pine and plywood. Legs crafted from wenge-stained pine, satin-finish polyurethane varnish. Frame padding: polyether foam. Seat cushions filled with high resilience polyurethane foam. Elastic webbing suspension. Dimensions: W 79.5" H 29.9" D 36.2" $2,295.00, Buy it here....Read more

Contemporary photography seems to catch the eye everywhere nowadays; I think I'll be adding this monograph to my list of books to check out. The work of Martin Parr (b. 1952) bridges the divide between art and documentary photography. His studies of the idiosyncrasies of mass culture and consumerism around the world, his innovative imagery and his prolific output have placed him firmly at the forefront of contemporary art. $24.95,...Read more

If faced with obtaining new flooring in a remodel or new construction, I would never opt for new wood because of the sustainability issues, but these reclaimed floors are quite stunning and would be a great juxtapose for super sleek and modern white walls and furnishings. Ideally, you could find a local reclaiming mill so you're not paying for transport of wood for long distances. [posted by kris]...Read more

German company Baumraum combines the expertise of a landscape architect, a tree expert, and established, reputable craftsmen to conceive and construct these amazingly inspirational and architectural tree houses. They do build in United States if you're interested. Or, if you're like me, you can just peruse the projects and wish you had a big tree. [posted by kris]...Read more

Now's your chance to own some of Wallpaper's original photography. These special editions will add that über cool vibe to any room. A collaboration between Wallpaper* and contemporary art publishers Eyestorm, Wallpaper* Selects offers you the opportunity to start collecting some of the most compelling contemporary photography, produced in editions of 10, 20 or 30 and signed and numbered by the artists. All of the works have appeared in Wallpaper*,...Read more

This new series by Harry Allen certainly is intriguing. blockade by harry allen is a multi-functional line of furniture that includes a table and wall-hung shelves made of laminated wooden blocks arranged within a grid-like structure. hand glued from 1.5" cubes, the table and shelves form a dense pattern, reminiscent of urban landscape like mr. allen's residence in New York City. blockade table: 45" x 15" x 32", $1,500.00 blockade...Read more

I'd be afraid of forgetting and chomping down out of habit like real ice, but I guess you'd only do that once. Nordic Rock is mined from ancient Swedish pollution-free base rock. It is the purest way of cooling your drink - literally 'on the rocks'. Stone does not melt, which means no unclean water in your glass. They are also reusable making them very eco-friendly. To use, simply place...Read more

As you can see from the pictures above, one of these lamps can be used outdoors while the other is most certainly indoor only. They're both very simple globe designs upgraded into fantastic lighting choices simply by adding color filters and metal accents. Globo Base Lamp (on left, with or without color filter): Buy it here. Small - 11.8" dia., $219.00 Medium - 15.7"dia., $329.00 Large - 19.7"dia., $389.00 Extra...Read more

The emphasized spool legs of this dining table could read more modern than traditional depending on the chairs placed with it. Also, sometimes mixing styles can make your space look a lot more interesting, so keep your mind open to items outside your normal comfort zone. distressed birch with black lacquer finish 76"W x 44"D x 31"H $2,195.00, Buy it here....Read more

Hmm...correct me if I'm wrong, but this looks awfully comfortable for a portable chair. Designed using the human body as a model, the Rebound Bungee Folding Chair responds to your ever-changing support needs by varying pressure over your back, legs, and buttocks. With features that are so crucial to an ergonomically well-designed chair, the Rebound Bungee Folding Chair offers superior comfort and aesthetics. Light weight design makes the chair easy...Read more

If you're needing a small side table for cheap, here's your solution. A moment of inspired homage to Florence Knoll, doyenne of modern design. Small neo-classic table perches a drink chairside, alarm clock bedside. Brite lobster red wood composite top with matching powdercoated metal base. Four star feet pose in fun scale. And this price is not a misprint. Also in white. 17.75"dia.x20"H reg. $59.95 $49.95, Buy it here....Read more