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Such a nice spare silhouette... "The Omni chair and footstool were designed by the Swedish architects Marten Claesson & Eero Koivisto. Omni comes standard with black polyamide as pictured. A timeless clean Scandinavian design." Finish options: Birch wood or Beech wood with clear lacquer finish Chair: H 38 x W 27.5 x D 31.4 seat height 15.7 Stool: H 38 x W 24.4 x D 16.9 seat height 15.7...Read more

Sometimes it's refreshing to see a nice price tag on a nice simple design....Read more

"These slighty suggestive drawings have been taken from Dana's personal sketchbook (wouldn't you like to see the rest of that!), printed on translucent white plastic, and set in a closed-back oval bezel."...Read more

This is one umbrella stand that garners notice. Inspired by the artist Yves Klein, Eva Schildt uses a sponge to play on the theme of water. A steel frame contrasts nicely with the softness of the sponge. Metal umbrella stand with artificial sponge. H 28.3"...Read more

It's rare that bookends catch my attention, but these seem to do the job with just the slightest sense of humor. "designed by eric janssen, the quote/unquote bookends are for the truly literate with books that speak to them in image alone. concrete core with synthetic rubber exterior." 2.75” w x 4” d x 6” h weight: 2 lbs. each; price is for a pair...Read more

For those of you that would appreciate a finer material than plastic to carry your purchases, this leather shopping bag would do so with ease. Plus, you'd cut down on all those plastic bags, so you'd be making a tiny difference in environmental impact (right?). "Fluo's elegantly simple leather bag is based on the shape of a classic plastic shopping bag. Fluo appropriates this very utilitarian design, allowing one to...Read more

This new bedding from Dwell is a modern interpretation of the 17th century artistic style which is the European interpretation of Chinese decortive styles....Read more

Originally posted back in '07, this smart storage stool deserves another look. The multi-faceted metal frame provides a sturdy table surface and doubles as a portable stool. The exterior of the table is covered in high-quality black leather which adds a level of warmth and luxury to the overall design. Remove the top half of the table and reveal a storage compartment for magazines, DVDs and other incidentals. Design: Matt...Read more

This chair, designed by Ron Arad is stackable and comfortable--the seat is large enough for proper lounging. Made in Italy Size: 31.5h x 27w x 25"d...Read more

The floor lamp version is especially interesting... "In its 'off' position this is a white rectangle, seemingly blending into the wall. But pull on the cord, and the glow of a sconce is revealed." MDF board, fire resistant fabric, cord. Wall Light 23.6"W x 13.75"H x 5"D...Read more

I swear I've made a bracelet just like this, except it broke and fell off somewhere because I used lesser quality supplies. "The Endless Necklace is constructed of functional jewelry closures, mimicking the form of the classic pearl necklace but rendered entirely in clasps. This deceptively simple necklace belies its historic influence." Material: Sterling Silver Size: d.16"(40cm) +1”(2.5cm) extra...Read more

I like these so much. "Inspiration can come from anywhere, and in the case of Hee Welling, it was the interior of a refrigerator. More specifically, the shelves inside the refrigerator caught the eye of this industrial designer... The durable powder coat finish makes the Hee Lounge suitable for indoor and outdoor use by protecting the solid steel underneath. The coating also provides a surprisingly soft seat, and gives a...Read more

If you're someone who likes everything in it's place, you may like Sugar Lump, which allows you to dispense exactly 9 sugar cubes....Read more

Set of three white-glazed terracotta are on sale. Small: 5.5"diam x 6"h. Medium: 6.5"diam x 10"h. Large: 9"diam x 12"h....Read more

I simply cannot believe that I haven't posted this yet. The ring (in size 7.5 only) has the text from The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri, Canto I of Paradiso, translated by Charles S. Singleton. …And even as a second ray is wont to issue from the first, and mount upwards again, …thus of her action, infused through the eyes into my imagination, mine was made, and I fixed my...Read more