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These stools are understatedly elegant AND affordable. I can picture them in an office, used as dining chairs, or even just in a living room as extra seating. Currently on sale, the Taburet M Stacking Stool is available in Birch, Cherry and Black. "The Taburet M Stacking Stool is almost pure abstraction, making minimum impact on space and redefining “seat” in the simplest sense. Yet, the stool is quite substantial,...Read more

The new Ikea Catalog was in my mailbox yesterday, (viewable here online), and I have to admit to seeing some good designs. I like this desk. It's a little more farmhouse modern than spaceship modern, but that can be good....Read more

Sweet Grace over at Design*Sponge just sent me an email about the new Threadless Bliks. Threadless is the t-shirt site that has submissions from contestants. Blik is the site that sells cool wall decals. It's like those Reeces Peanut Butter ads from the late 70's. Hey, you got your Threadless in my Blik....Read more

If you're a fan of patterned textiles, you might just jump for joy. This is an interesting design (would add a lot of 'oomph' to a room) for a reasonable price. Hand-tufted, 100% Bikaner wool...Read more

It's one of those miracle products (they're out there, just sometimes hard to find): 100% biodegradable plates, cups and utensils. Made from compostable sugar cane fiber (utensils from potato starch/vegetable oil), these products could be considered best friends with the environment. Hurray for easy clean up that doesn't hurt anybody. "These disposable (and biodegradable, and compostable) dinnerware pieces are designed for elegant entertaining, indoors or out. They're attractive, unbleached, FDA-approved...Read more

Hmm, though this is slightly disturbing, it's also oddly fascinating. It definitely gets points for originality... "Droog's 12th presentation in Milan at the Salone del Mobile 2004 was based on the concept of going slow. When the Fat Lamp is turned on, it slowly melts and gives more light. This process takes about 2 hours. When turned off it becomes solid again. The lamp consists out of soy oil and...Read more

I really like the proportions and styling of this piece. I'm not too crazy about the oak veneer though. But if I had to choose a color I guess it'd be the chocolate. But I'd almost rather pull a DIY and do a nice walnut veneer over it. It'd cost a little more but I'd enjoy it so much more....Read more

This sofa is custom made with your own fabric. You provide 8 or 9 yards of your favorite material (depending on if you choose the 2 or 3 seater) and 8 to 16 weeks later, you get your sofa. "Frame of chromium-plated steel. Upholstered hardwood frame, upholstery of polyurethane with padding. Cover of fabric (removable). Juno looks good from every angle. lt thus deserves to be placed in a dominant...Read more

Another fabric/resin creation from Mr. Wanders. He's pretty genius. 12" x 12", height 12"...Read more

Are you picky about plastic? These containers are considered classics (lots of good things came from the 60's) and would make excellent lay-about storage for smaller items. "This classic multipurpose container was designed by British born Alan Fletcher for the Italian company Mebel in 1968. This container consists of two interlocking parts, which allow you to switch colors if you purchase two or more units. Use it as a small...Read more

Ah, so nice to see modern affordable furniture... "Minimalist lines with mid-century flair. Textured solid tweed upholstery is wrapped around thick padding and two bolsters. Crafted with a kiln-dried hardwood frame and polished nickel-plated steel legs. Simple assembly. Made in USA." 74"l x 33"w x 26"h....Read more

Sometimes a product comes along that renews my hope in current design and escalates my heartbeat...and this very mirror is one of those products. I really can't imagine regretting any dollar spent in order to own it. Polished stainless steel. 24h x 48w (inches)...Read more

The Jasper Morrison Kettle for Rowenta is currently on sale. Since it is limited to stock on hand I assume that means you better get it while the gettin's good. The 12-cup Kettle has an innovative pressure sensor for automatic shut-off. Limited to Stock on Hand....Read more

Even if you don't like mushrooms, you can still enjoy this little lamp for it's nice glow. 15"Dia. x 17"H...Read more

Something different for your keys...you might be less likely to lose them with this particular keychain. "An old-fashioned lock cast to be a keychain. There is a stainless steel ring included on the piece which holds your keys." Available in white, black, grey, red, blue, pink, and green 100% plastic resin 4.5" x 14" x 4.5"...Read more