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It's quite hard to find an unobtrusive ceiling fan, so that's why it's so nice to see this particular one. Ceiling fans are key in saving money on energy bills, so if you're not utilizing fans in your main living areas, you might want to look into the idea. Several different finishes are available. Downrods available in several different lengths to accomodate ceiling heights. (Thanks Mark for the link...)...Read more

For those of you eternally hot/cold folks that need extra ventilation control... "In the permanent collection of the Pompidou in Paris, this fun and colorful fan is available in aluminum with either pink or turquoise PVC blades. Great for the office desk. Two speeds. Plugs into a conventional outlet." 9.75" x 9.75" x 4 5/8"....Read more

If you've been shopping for ceiling fans, you're accustomed to the selection at your local lighting and hardware stores. So, perhaps you too exclaimed that there are, in fact, truly modern fans available (stylized or not). This one is particularly interesting with the transparent blade option and with the light above, rather than below, the blades. 16" H x 55" Dia Span...Read more

An ingenious way to accommodate all your extraneous apparel and accessories... "Easily reposition this versatile wall-mounted hook to use it for different purposes without removing it from the wall. To hang a bag, umbrellas, or a coat, choose the hook's downward position. To create a longer shaft for multiple items on hangers, choose the upward position. Made of aluminum and stainless steel. Hardware included." Base: 1.5h x 1.5w x 1.25"d;...Read more

If I follow the logic that all retail stores seem to go by, October the 1st is a perfect date to start talking about Christmas. Now, I disagree, and feel that the end of November is much more appropriate, but due to this perfect little tree being in limited supply I am going against the fibers of my being and posting this early. "designed by kuno prey, Kuno Prey was...Read more

We've posted the Bauhaus Table Lamp, and now there's a floor lamp version to accompany it. Such a good price... "The form is classic modern, but the execution's a total rethink in top to bottom all metal, all white. Pedestal iron base rises clean, straightforward. Shade is a major surprise in handmade smooth aluminum. Un-color is a smashing high-gloss whiteout. Clear cord disappears nicely." 19.75"dia.x59.5"H...Read more

I'm quite fond of the seemingly random light strings of Patrick Townsend, and the chandelier isn't too shabby either. Handmade mini light chandelier (left) H 32” D 32" Handmade mini light string.(far right) 84" in length with 19 mini bulbs. Handmade mini light string. 60" in length with 10 mini bulbs. (middle)...Read more

These would be a lovely gift if you're the plan-in-advance type. "A charming, delicately drawn birch tree graces a porcelain plate-- a very green way to carve your initals into a tree. Makes a great gift for weddings and anniversaries. Availability: Made to order, please allow 2-3 weeks for your order to arrive." Mug set consists of four 9 ounce mugs. Each mug is slightly different representing the four seasons....Read more

This looks like it would be a smart buy-it's environmentally friendly and the rounded edges give a nice organic look/feel... "Inspired by classic modern forms and constructed from just three pieces of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified/environmentally friendly SmartWood®, the Intown table is uptown green and assembles in minutes with InModern's patented, no-tools assembly method." Slate or Steel (shown) finish. 29.5 W 16.75 H 29.5 D Side Table also available:...Read more

This is perhaps one of the more expensive stools we've ever seen, but it's such a great combination of colors that it's easy to forget the price tag. "Inspired in part by the gears and brightly painted turbines seen in hydroelectric generators, and constructed of reclaimed wood, the Stack Stool by Hivemindesign is the latest in new sustainable design. Seven simple silhouette turnings are stacked in alternating woods and colors...Read more

A smaller version of the classic: "Paolo Rizzato's Costanzina Lamp (1992) is a diminutive update to his classic Costanza Lamp, which has been copied so frequently, it's become an archetype of modern lighting. Costanzina's square brushed-aluminum base firmly holds a coordinating aluminum stem. The polycarbonate shade, which is held together with five aluminum rivets, offers a warm, diffused light and is easy to clean." H 20" Diameter 10" Base W...Read more

Yet another perfectly proportioned sofa/sectional to choose from...Also, you can save 10% off of all Bobby Berk Home Furniture Collection during their Columbus Day Sale using the coupon code "BBH10". "This contemporary sofa is comfortable and practical, without compromising design or fashion. The Soho Left Hand Sectional Shown in Cocoa with polished metal base. All Soho pieces are available in Wheat, Cocoa and Mocha." Sectional Right or Left Hand $3,250.00...Read more

Phaidon has just released a three volume collection "PHAIDON DESIGN CLASICS" which features 999 industrial design products that their panel of design experts and editors consider as "classics"--objects that have attained perfection in design and function. "At 950 pages and over 4,000 images, PHAIDON DESIGN CLASSICS is a stunning, exhaustive survey of the evolution of industrial design, from the clothespin to the iPod, arranged chronologically from centuries-old tools to contemporary...Read more

Oh my, this is expensive but it's a really great resource. Ton's of furniture and design photos and designer interviews. And, if you order a year's subscription you get a free Marcel Wanders t-shirt....Read more

This book has lots of pictures (215 colour illustrations, 93 b&w illustrations, and 148 line drawings to be precise)... "A collection of 30 recent innovative houses from around the world by notable contemporary architects such as Glenn Murcutt, Richard Meier, OMA, Tadao Ando and Frank Gehry...Houses range from organic structures in desert landscapes to villas in Mallorca and Malibu, and urban houses in Paris, London and Tokyo."...Read more