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What's this? A modern sofa under $1000? My antennae go up when I hear these words, and I have to say that often I'm disappointed with quality or else the "modern" style is way overdone. Not in this case though. I'm a big fan of the bench seat and square arms, and the aluminum legs add a nice contemporary touch to the overall style. It's a good deal in my...Read more

I know this is not exactly "outdoor" weather right now, but spring is just around the corner. And this is on sale and too cheap not to show it to you. Okay, this is intended as indoor furniture, but I think visually it is probably much more suited to the outdoors. The only thing is that it will probably need a coat of rust proof paint, but since it's "assembly...Read more

I know this is nothing new but I thought I'd add it to the pile of great chairs that are reasonably priced. I've always seen this in a dining set but I'm toying with the idea of getting it for an office chair. Mind you, this is probably not the most ergonomic chair for sitting at for hours but if you've got a desk where you sit to pay bills...Read more

I'm pretty into "hex" as a decorative element these days. And here it is in a very reasonably priced mirror that's intended to just lean against a wall that needs it. "Two beautifully shaped contemporary mirrors that rest on the wall. The wood edges are of an unfinished black walnut veneer that is absolutely stunning. Make a modern home decor statement with these beautiful pieces! Modern home decor items should...Read more

Geez. Why don't more people drink tea out of teacups? I think this teacup is my favorite thing for the day, and maybe if I bought it, it'd be my favorite thing everyday. height: 5.2 cm. diameter: 9.5 cm. material: porcelain...Read more

Designed by Shiro Kuramata, these k-series lamps are definitely a unique accent to any room. They look like little ghosts to me, which makes me like them that much more, but to those of you less creatively inclined, maybe they'll just be cool cloth-like lamps. "The lighting fixtures that he developed in 1972 give an impression of a white cloth placed on the ground. It represented a revolution in lighting,...Read more

Anyone who knows me knows that I love to eat. So any product that is designed to help me enjoy the consumption process has won my heart already. "HotCool is an innovative serving concept that makes drinking hot drinks a luxurious taste experience. HotCool keeps hot drinks hot - like mulled wine and specialty coffees - and cold drinks cold - for instance, smoothies and iced tea.. An essential part...Read more

I think we've all seen this before but for some reason its genius is just striking me now. "Vase Maker dissects the classic vase into its two functional elements: support for the flower and a container for the water that sustains it. You can place it upon a vessel of your choice – a wine glass, teapot, even another vase – to essentially design and redesign it with every use....Read more

As you may have noticed, I've been posting some interesting shapes lately. I used to be very rectilinear, but now I think I'm rebeling in the form of hexagonals and other equilaterals. I have not yet hit rock-bottom (amorphous or abstracts), but I'm teetering. Do they have programs for people like me?...Read more

Take a break from those monitors and tv screens. Rest your eyes! Go outside and spend some time with trees and birds and such (unless you live somewhere cold, and in that case you should read a book). These No Signs will remind you and those that you love to stay away from the devices which we have become absurdly dependent on (I'm including myself here). Made of silicon with...Read more

Have we posted this before? I don't think so, but it sure seems like we would have. There's not much to say, other than this table is stupendous. It's made of powder coated 3mm mild steel and is available in white, dark blue, and grey. I think I love this one more than my shoes too. Designed by Richard Shed. 40 x 40 x H40cm....Read more

Genius! I love it more than my shoes. "You might think that the Convex Mirror is familiar. You should. UK based designer, Sebastian Wrong has taken direct inspirtation from an everyday automotive piece of equipment, the rear-view mirror. By enlarging this well-known form and placing it in an unfamiliar interior environment Wrong has chosen to make iconic a most non-iconic object. The Convex Mirror is designed with humor and with...Read more

Sometimes you just need to tell people you're sorry. If you find yourself to the point where you need to do it frequently, get one of these to avoid the hand-cramps. The British spelling is a bonus to help it go over well....Read more

How cool would it be to have a little leaning desk with a wall-mounted monitor? Or it would be great for a laptop too. "A new slant on home office chic. The perfect laptop and writing desk, with easygoing style. Open desk is an ingenious use of space, with a generous workspace. Unit leans against the wall for maximum stability. " • Solid wood • Deep espresso stain • Two...Read more

This is a nice storage piece for the office or living room. The construction is a nice thick solid steel which is painted. 45" x 15.75" x 21.7"h with feet or 17.75"h on castors...Read more