Antiqued wire basket, divided into 2 compartments with decorative backing and thick wire border. Could be a fun one for the kitchen with mail and stuff... or bromeliads?

Antiqued wire basket, divided into 2 compartments with decorative backing and thick wire border. Could be a fun one for the kitchen with mail and stuff... or bromeliads?

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#22451
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The first monograph for Dutch superstar Marcel Wanders is now available from Gestalten. His expansive range of talents are difficult to summarize --- resulting in his elegant and prolific works...

The first monograph for Dutch superstar Marcel Wanders is now available from Gestalten. His expansive range of talents are difficult to summarize --- resulting in his elegant and prolific works...

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#22449
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The Swiss designer Olivier Sottas presented at this year´s DMY Festival in Berlin ‘Plié’, a series of floor lamps. The lamps are composed of a paper lampshade, which gets its structure and stability from the artful folding...

The Swiss designer Olivier Sottas presented at this year´s DMY Festival in Berlin ‘Plié’, a series of floor lamps. The lamps are composed of a paper lampshade, which gets its structure and stability from the artful folding...

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#22445
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To promote their latest collection of Karen Walker colored house paints for Resene, Gidon Bing built mini mid century architectural models and Katie Lockhart styled them. Great way to show the color collections.

To promote their latest collection of Karen Walker colored house paints for Resene, Gidon Bing built mini mid century architectural models and Katie Lockhart styled them. Great way to show the color collections.

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#22418
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Reseat is a vacuum formable seat. It combines the advantages of common beanbags with the possibility to conserve and reset the seated position. Due to a vacuum mechanism the shape of the seat can be adjusted individually.

Reseat is a vacuum formable seat. It combines the advantages of common beanbags with the possibility to conserve and reset the seated position. Due to a vacuum mechanism the shape of the seat can be adjusted individually.

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#22396
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Liking Design*Sponges DIY Rope Trivet project ~ could make for some fun recycling/gifting for climbers?

Liking Design*Sponges DIY Rope Trivet project ~ could make for some fun recycling/gifting for climbers?

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#22366
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The Merkled Pot Rack is made of salvaged steel loom ends collected from a weaving company near the Merkled studio in Portland, Oregon.  Holds the lightest whisk to the heaviest cast iron skillet, in ice blue, burnt orange, and white.

The Merkled Pot Rack is made of salvaged steel loom ends collected from a weaving company near the Merkled studio in Portland, Oregon. Holds the lightest whisk to the heaviest cast iron skillet, in ice blue, burnt orange, and white.

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#22340
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Arioso Swing by Rossukon Horansgchai is perfect for a lazy Sunday!

Arioso Swing by Rossukon Horansgchai is perfect for a lazy Sunday!

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#22337
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Pampille Glass, for Bombay Sapphire by William f Boujon.

Pampille Glass, for Bombay Sapphire by William f Boujon.

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#22332
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The project "Form Follows Data" is a data sculpture project based on the exploration of the formal language of personal statistic data embedded in everyday objects by Iohanna Pani.

The project "Form Follows Data" is a data sculpture project based on the exploration of the formal language of personal statistic data embedded in everyday objects by Iohanna Pani.

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#22330
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At the Arnhem Fashion Biennale the London based Dutch designer Henny van Nistelrooy presents this beautiful chandelier made of light reflecting discs that conventionally are used in photography...

At the Arnhem Fashion Biennale the London based Dutch designer Henny van Nistelrooy presents this beautiful chandelier made of light reflecting discs that conventionally are used in photography...

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#22310
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The new Marimekko wallpaper collection features some of the most well-known Marimekko patterns as well as a number of more recent designs from young, popular artists. [Editor's Note: i had this print on towels/placemats/etc as a kid!]

The new Marimekko wallpaper collection features some of the most well-known Marimekko patterns as well as a number of more recent designs from young, popular artists. [Editor's Note: i had this print on towels/placemats/etc as a kid!]

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#22306
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Ace Hotel New York ~ staying here again, and just keep discovering more awesome noteworthy typographic details that can't be missed!

FEATUREDAce Hotel New York ~ staying here again, and just keep discovering more awesome noteworthy typographic details that can't be missed!

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#22297
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"Jardins Jardin, Paris’ largest and chic-est gardening fair just opened in the Tuileries Garden" and The Horticulturalist has a nice look at some of the innovative displays! From grassy hybrid pillows to this gorgeous lamp!

"Jardins Jardin, Paris’ largest and chic-est gardening fair just opened in the Tuileries Garden" and The Horticulturalist has a nice look at some of the innovative displays! From grassy hybrid pillows to this gorgeous lamp!

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#22268
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I really love the style of Boca do Lobo,  they are brilliant in their way of mixing classical furniture elements with a really modern and almost avant-garde style

I really love the style of Boca do Lobo, they are brilliant in their way of mixing classical furniture elements with a really modern and almost avant-garde style

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#22258
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Hang up on the wall, cut into smaller pieces and past on the table, under bunk-beds jetting out in the night. Everyone need to feel as if in total control now and then. And now you can with this enormous switchboard.

Hang up on the wall, cut into smaller pieces and past on the table, under bunk-beds jetting out in the night. Everyone need to feel as if in total control now and then. And now you can with this enormous switchboard.

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#22220
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The Newspaper Table and Magazine Hanger - They are a product of designer Isaac Yu Chen! [Editor's Note: Loved this at ICFF 09!]

The Newspaper Table and Magazine Hanger - They are a product of designer Isaac Yu Chen! [Editor's Note: Loved this at ICFF 09!]

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#22205
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The colo-concept, by Wachs breaks with the handling-habits of an old-fashioned dishwasher. it’s a reduction of the machine to its essentials. ‘colo’ merges the dishwasher with the sink...

The colo-concept, by Wachs breaks with the handling-habits of an old-fashioned dishwasher. it’s a reduction of the machine to its essentials. ‘colo’ merges the dishwasher with the sink...

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#22202
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Discover the "Floating Garden" concept, the first ecological aquarium !

Discover the "Floating Garden" concept, the first ecological aquarium !

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#22196
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Awesome looking rattan "jars" made from rattan over a steel frame. They are just under 6' high in either 9-3/4" or 11" diameter. Used in multiples, they are really cool. Like some kind of a trippy forest.

Awesome looking rattan "jars" made from rattan over a steel frame. They are just under 6' high in either 9-3/4" or 11" diameter. Used in multiples, they are really cool. Like some kind of a trippy forest.

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#22185
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Dror for Target ~ best piece in the new collection are these nesting/stacking bookshelves ~ maybe they even work as stools too?

FEATUREDDror for Target ~ best piece in the new collection are these nesting/stacking bookshelves ~ maybe they even work as stools too?

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#22182
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Prolific illustrator Stuart Kolakovic's awesome new design for tea towel outfit ToDryFor.

Prolific illustrator Stuart Kolakovic's awesome new design for tea towel outfit ToDryFor.

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#22178
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The Swiss designers of Big-Game recently presented their ‘Blur’ collection. It consists of  a vase, two mirrors, three tables and four lamps, which are playing with the notion of blurriness...

The Swiss designers of Big-Game recently presented their ‘Blur’ collection. It consists of a vase, two mirrors, three tables and four lamps, which are playing with the notion of blurriness...

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#22174
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Furniture incorporating the outdoors with grass, foliage, and one of a kind upholstery.

Furniture incorporating the outdoors with grass, foliage, and one of a kind upholstery.

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#22122
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Basque Health Department HQ was designed by Coll-Barreu Arquitectos located in Bilbao, Spain

Basque Health Department HQ was designed by Coll-Barreu Arquitectos located in Bilbao, Spain

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#22101
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Every product of mass consumerism gets a second life in Studio Hergebruik - Rotterdam’s finest display of eco-consciousness.

Every product of mass consumerism gets a second life in Studio Hergebruik - Rotterdam’s finest display of eco-consciousness.

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#22084
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A beautiful bowl made of woven wood fibers, designed by Scholten and Baijings.

A beautiful bowl made of woven wood fibers, designed by Scholten and Baijings.

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#22072
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Matali Crasset has just completed the interior design of 'La Maison des Petits' (House for the little ones) at the 104, Paris. Complete review with technical details on Dezeen.

Matali Crasset has just completed the interior design of 'La Maison des Petits' (House for the little ones) at the 104, Paris. Complete review with technical details on Dezeen.

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#22071
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Shade by Swedish designers from Greatboys

Shade by Swedish designers from Greatboys

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#22061
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Cahill Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics was designed by Morphosis Architects.

Cahill Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics was designed by Morphosis Architects.

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#22057
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The Modularean Eco Home might be the world's smallest prefab home.  Designed by David Baker Architects, it's a green, mod dollhouse for aspiring architecture aficionados.

The Modularean Eco Home might be the world's smallest prefab home. Designed by David Baker Architects, it's a green, mod dollhouse for aspiring architecture aficionados.

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#22053
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The Zero.1 a is CD player that also plays vinyl records. It features programmable memory for vinyl, letting you play tracks from a record with a remote control, like you would with a CD.

The Zero.1 a is CD player that also plays vinyl records. It features programmable memory for vinyl, letting you play tracks from a record with a remote control, like you would with a CD.

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#22049
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Very talented Ann Wood offers a full DIY project as a guest in D*S : little cardboard horses running through walls !

Very talented Ann Wood offers a full DIY project as a guest in D*S : little cardboard horses running through walls !

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#22023
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Design by Shige Hasegawa is impressively attractive even at first glance before you realize how innovative it is in terms of not just style but also sustainability and portability.

Design by Shige Hasegawa is impressively attractive even at first glance before you realize how innovative it is in terms of not just style but also sustainability and portability.

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#22016
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Pop's Stache - A collaboration by Industrial Designers Shane Blomberg, John Healy, and Andrew Reeves. These hilarious mustaches serve as drink identifiers and remind everyone that there is nothing more fun then a mustache.

Pop's Stache - A collaboration by Industrial Designers Shane Blomberg, John Healy, and Andrew Reeves. These hilarious mustaches serve as drink identifiers and remind everyone that there is nothing more fun then a mustache.

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#22006
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The new Alexander Girard and Urban Outfitters line comes out in July. Here are some photos from the brochure.

The new Alexander Girard and Urban Outfitters line comes out in July. Here are some photos from the brochure.

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#22005
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Bushbunker is an architecturally designed bushfire safety bunker concept that has been envisioned in response to the tragic Australian Black Saturday bushfires of February 2009.

Bushbunker is an architecturally designed bushfire safety bunker concept that has been envisioned in response to the tragic Australian Black Saturday bushfires of February 2009.

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#21988
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…Issima! fruit bowls by Sam Baron for Bosa. Available in tree different styles. Usable as high tea stand or fruit bowl.

…Issima! fruit bowls by Sam Baron for Bosa. Available in tree different styles. Usable as high tea stand or fruit bowl.

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#21984
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Designboom has a great look inside the new kvadrat showroom in copenhagen ~ by the bouroullec brothers

Designboom has a great look inside the new kvadrat showroom in copenhagen ~ by the bouroullec brothers

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#21974
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Tote Bags as Throw Pillows! A NOTCOT Experiment... i have too many awesome tote bags that suck as tote bags, but seems like they might make great throw pillows instead... new way to reuse your reusable bags?

FEATUREDTote Bags as Throw Pillows! A NOTCOT Experiment... i have too many awesome tote bags that suck as tote bags, but seems like they might make great throw pillows instead... new way to reuse your reusable bags?

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#21966
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This will help you pour vinegar on your salad with an attitude. Design Thomas Eyck.

This will help you pour vinegar on your salad with an attitude. Design Thomas Eyck.

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#21961
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Victorinox, Swiss Army Knife manufacturer, and Airstream have collaborated on a specially designed 125th anniversary edition trailer, limited to 125 editions and cost approx $60k. Complete with lots of goodies.

Victorinox, Swiss Army Knife manufacturer, and Airstream have collaborated on a specially designed 125th anniversary edition trailer, limited to 125 editions and cost approx $60k. Complete with lots of goodies.

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#21960
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Such a tease!!! Oh Joy! Shares a sneak peek at the upcoming Alexander Giraud collection for Urban Outfitters!

Such a tease!!! Oh Joy! Shares a sneak peek at the upcoming Alexander Giraud collection for Urban Outfitters!

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#21950
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FASE stool, designed for the Mexican furniture brand VROK. Made in wood and stainles steel.

FASE stool, designed for the Mexican furniture brand VROK. Made in wood and stainles steel.

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#21948
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Paul Loebach Step Stools ~ in the perfect green palette ~ these nested tables pull out to form adorable steps... design inspired by American Shaker furniture

FEATUREDPaul Loebach Step Stools ~ in the perfect green palette ~ these nested tables pull out to form adorable steps... design inspired by American Shaker furniture

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#21938
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The days of boring garage doors are numbered! That’s because the new photo tarpaulins from style-your-garage can give monochrome up-and-over garage doors a whole new look. The printed-on 3D motifs are deceptively realistic.

The days of boring garage doors are numbered! That’s because the new photo tarpaulins from style-your-garage can give monochrome up-and-over garage doors a whole new look. The printed-on 3D motifs are deceptively realistic.

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#21927
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Design House Stockholm Family Chairs by Lina Nordqvist ~ here are 2 of the 4 designs that are a twist on the classic wooden dining chairs ~ they are all so fun, especially as a set! See pics of them in NY Design Week too!

FEATUREDDesign House Stockholm Family Chairs by Lina Nordqvist ~ here are 2 of the 4 designs that are a twist on the classic wooden dining chairs ~ they are all so fun, especially as a set! See pics of them in NY Design Week too!

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#21926
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Beautiful! FAUX BOIS / WOOD SOAP COLLECTION ~ Intricately carved soaps, sculpted to look like wood, are scented with a crisp Grapefruit, Clementine & Green Tea fragrance.

Beautiful! FAUX BOIS / WOOD SOAP COLLECTION ~ Intricately carved soaps, sculpted to look like wood, are scented with a crisp Grapefruit, Clementine & Green Tea fragrance.

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#21912
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On fun ICFF finds ~ the Ergo Ergo ~ is a new hybrid stool/exercise ball like contraption you can sit/bounce/balance on while working... It was a hilarious booth with people of all shapes and sizes trying out the many they had out! Quite comfy... a little odd...

On fun ICFF finds ~ the Ergo Ergo ~ is a new hybrid stool/exercise ball like contraption you can sit/bounce/balance on while working... It was a hilarious booth with people of all shapes and sizes trying out the many they had out! Quite comfy... a little odd...

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#21898
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the IKEA PS 2009 collection may be one of their best yet ~ themed "Never Ending Design Stories" ~ they are playful, inspired by nature, and trying to find uniqueness in the mass produced. See the full collection ~ finally coming to the US Aug 2009!

FEATUREDthe IKEA PS 2009 collection may be one of their best yet ~ themed "Never Ending Design Stories" ~ they are playful, inspired by nature, and trying to find uniqueness in the mass produced. See the full collection ~ finally coming to the US Aug 2009!

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#21896
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DesignGlut at ICFF ~ one of my favorites ~ always amazing booth design, and edgy playful products! Check out the pics from the show ~ as well as their latest product ~ candles that plug into power outlets (american only for now)

FEATUREDDesignGlut at ICFF ~ one of my favorites ~ always amazing booth design, and edgy playful products! Check out the pics from the show ~ as well as their latest product ~ candles that plug into power outlets (american only for now)

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#21893
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Coin Bank by Revol Design. An attractive alternative to the coin jar.

Coin Bank by Revol Design. An attractive alternative to the coin jar.

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#21891
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Chandelier made with  styrofoam packaging from Apple laptops. Eric Lawrence just won the Sustainable prize in Design Within Reach Austin's M+D+F competition for creating this awesome chandelier.

Chandelier made with styrofoam packaging from Apple laptops. Eric Lawrence just won the Sustainable prize in Design Within Reach Austin's M+D+F competition for creating this awesome chandelier.

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#21885
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Another immortal inspiration has found a new design revival and practical usage. The French product designer Stephanie Choplin has incarnated the Tetris idea into colorful ceramic pots or just Tetris Pots.

Another immortal inspiration has found a new design revival and practical usage. The French product designer Stephanie Choplin has incarnated the Tetris idea into colorful ceramic pots or just Tetris Pots.

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#21883
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Illuminant - Kristin Birna Bjarnadottir ~ saw these in person at NY Design Week and they are even cooler in person ~ and definitely the most innovative use of reflective materials yet! The light source is not even inside the light!

FEATUREDIlluminant - Kristin Birna Bjarnadottir ~ saw these in person at NY Design Week and they are even cooler in person ~ and definitely the most innovative use of reflective materials yet! The light source is not even inside the light!

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#21882
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Don't hide your pipes!
Cool pipe design from Athens, Greece

Don't hide your pipes!
Cool pipe design from Athens, Greece

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#21879
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‘Allumette’ by Atelier Oï for Röthlisberger Collection. The chair, sofa and table are built using the statics of traditional framework design. Here, forces and counter-forces interplay to absorb the load...

‘Allumette’ by Atelier Oï for Röthlisberger Collection. The chair, sofa and table are built using the statics of traditional framework design. Here, forces and counter-forces interplay to absorb the load...

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#21877
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Also super fun from Fishs Eddy that i was tempted to buy ~ Memo Graph Paper cooler glasses for only $2.50!!! But also fun mugs and trays (fun writing tablets)...

Also super fun from Fishs Eddy that i was tempted to buy ~ Memo Graph Paper cooler glasses for only $2.50!!! But also fun mugs and trays (fun writing tablets)...

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#21874
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Created by 20.87 estúdio from São Paulo, Great4Mechanics desk lamp and chandelier were inspired by the mechanic workshop universe.
It is a free-assembly object, all you need is imagination, and some spontaneity to build it.

Created by 20.87 estúdio from São Paulo, Great4Mechanics desk lamp and chandelier were inspired by the mechanic workshop universe.
It is a free-assembly object, all you need is imagination, and some spontaneity to build it.

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#21866
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Tissue box designed by Josh Owen.

Tissue box designed by Josh Owen.

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#21862
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Amy Stewart's maintains a poison garden in her home in Eureka, CA.  It includes species like foxglove, opium poppies and castor beans.

Amy Stewart's maintains a poison garden in her home in Eureka, CA. It includes species like foxglove, opium poppies and castor beans.

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#21860
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Inspired by old churches in the Southwestern United States and hill villages in Italy, Bob Cardinale creates each building with old wood, many layers of paint, and a passion for architecture.

Inspired by old churches in the Southwestern United States and hill villages in Italy, Bob Cardinale creates each building with old wood, many layers of paint, and a passion for architecture.

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#21846
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Graypants rocked ICFF with their pretty cardboard Scrap Lights. Those guys are talented AND funny.

Graypants rocked ICFF with their pretty cardboard Scrap Lights. Those guys are talented AND funny.

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#21842
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A brand new light by Peter Jensen at Moss in NY. Between an orange peel and a futuristic space ship.

A brand new light by Peter Jensen at Moss in NY. Between an orange peel and a futuristic space ship.

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#21836
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A view from my bathtub at the Standard New York ~ my bubbles can flow on to the couch as i stare at the incredible skyline... also take a peek at the other details of this playfully designed room...

FEATUREDA view from my bathtub at the Standard New York ~ my bubbles can flow on to the couch as i stare at the incredible skyline... also take a peek at the other details of this playfully designed room...

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#21823
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'InDisposed' is a not-for-profit exhibition in NY this week, aims to create a dialogue around sustainability and wastefulness.  At the end, all projects will be sent to the trash as a testament to the designers’ belief in disposability.

'InDisposed' is a not-for-profit exhibition in NY this week, aims to create a dialogue around sustainability and wastefulness. At the end, all projects will be sent to the trash as a testament to the designers’ belief in disposability.

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#21808
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Jack Larimore introduces a new collection of furniture  from old soul salvaged timber. An ICFF standout!

Jack Larimore introduces a new collection of furniture from old soul salvaged timber. An ICFF standout!

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#21803
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DJ Kreemy aka Karim Rashid spun at his own Artemide party in soho last night ~ check out hiw pink outfit ~ the grassy window ~ super tight I <3 LED bartender tees and more...

FEATUREDDJ Kreemy aka Karim Rashid spun at his own Artemide party in soho last night ~ check out hiw pink outfit ~ the grassy window ~ super tight I <3 LED bartender tees and more...

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#21783
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Kartell turns 60! Take a look inside the "Kartell, 60 Years of Design! What a wonderful world!" party at their soho store tonight! Beautiful displays, so much color, and these I <3 Kartell Lighting servers.

FEATUREDKartell turns 60! Take a look inside the "Kartell, 60 Years of Design! What a wonderful world!" party at their soho store tonight! Beautiful displays, so much color, and these I <3 Kartell Lighting servers.

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#21782
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H&M Home Autumn 2009 catalog gives a preview of what is ahead. Today the "sneak peek catalog arrived" - Cassandra Rhodin, illustrator designed the pillowcase.

H&M Home Autumn 2009 catalog gives a preview of what is ahead. Today the "sneak peek catalog arrived" - Cassandra Rhodin, illustrator designed the pillowcase.

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#21765
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Beautiful waste bin designed by Grace Youngeun Lee.

Beautiful waste bin designed by Grace Youngeun Lee.

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#21764
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Sanna Annukka's Marimekko Kaneleen kutsu pattern ~ so many creatures beautifully portrayed ~ it's an amazing wallpaper, and the press kit came in a tote of the black and white version! Found in a shipping container...

FEATUREDSanna Annukka's Marimekko Kaneleen kutsu pattern ~ so many creatures beautifully portrayed ~ it's an amazing wallpaper, and the press kit came in a tote of the black and white version! Found in a shipping container...

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#21757
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"400 Years Later," a mostly-for-sale collection at CITE in SoHo, featuring the work of 23 Dutch designers that ranges from adorable to innovative to downright bizarre. ~ Awesome video from Core77 walking through

VIDEO"400 Years Later," a mostly-for-sale collection at CITE in SoHo, featuring the work of 23 Dutch designers that ranges from adorable to innovative to downright bizarre. ~ Awesome video from Core77 walking through

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#21752
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Shigeru Ban Artek 10 Unit System chair ~ i first saw many of them in person on the rooftop of the Standard NY ~ then got to take this modular wood-plastic sustainable system apart in a shopping container... awesome *zine* too...

FEATUREDShigeru Ban Artek 10 Unit System chair ~ i first saw many of them in person on the rooftop of the Standard NY ~ then got to take this modular wood-plastic sustainable system apart in a shopping container... awesome *zine* too...

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#21751
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The Bd Barcelona Tout va bien ~ a collection by Antoine + Manuel ~ in person!!! Actually got to check this one out up close, and it's even more fun! See some ICFF pics!

FEATUREDThe Bd Barcelona Tout va bien ~ a collection by Antoine + Manuel ~ in person!!! Actually got to check this one out up close, and it's even more fun! See some ICFF pics!

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#21744
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Shimna. Possibly my favorite pick of ICFF 09 ~ love their new liffey bed ~ and all of their pieces have an incredibly perfect juxtaposition of rustic woodiness and modern comforts... also see the baby and the stuffed rabbit.

FEATUREDShimna. Possibly my favorite pick of ICFF 09 ~ love their new liffey bed ~ and all of their pieces have an incredibly perfect juxtaposition of rustic woodiness and modern comforts... also see the baby and the stuffed rabbit.

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#21743
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Hero 365! The new products from Hero Design Lab duo and close friends of NOTCOT ~ the RC-1 Rain Collector and DR-1 Clothes Dryer are showing at ICFF ~ here's a first look! Gorgeous, simple, and oh so useful!

FEATUREDHero 365! The new products from Hero Design Lab duo and close friends of NOTCOT ~ the RC-1 Rain Collector and DR-1 Clothes Dryer are showing at ICFF ~ here's a first look! Gorgeous, simple, and oh so useful!

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#21742
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Step-by-step installation of a collection of small bowls and pots!

Step-by-step installation of a collection of small bowls and pots!

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#21735
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Another vertical garden variation ~ POT WALL! Love this installation at the Valcucine + Surface party ~ also the new sustainable kitchen is gorgeous ~ and the slow food was delicious!!!

FEATUREDAnother vertical garden variation ~ POT WALL! Love this installation at the Valcucine + Surface party ~ also the new sustainable kitchen is gorgeous ~ and the slow food was delicious!!!

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#21726
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Tom Dixon + Dwell + Veuve Clicquot Party ~ with insanely nice views on a gorgeous day ~ fun lighting to check out ~ flowing bubbly ~ and quite the metallic tote with the perfect pocket for magazine showing off... and a crazy self portrait of me...

FEATUREDTom Dixon + Dwell + Veuve Clicquot Party ~ with insanely nice views on a gorgeous day ~ fun lighting to check out ~ flowing bubbly ~ and quite the metallic tote with the perfect pocket for magazine showing off... and a crazy self portrait of me...

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#21725
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The TREE  is another signature object from Eero Aarnio. Work as a piece of art as well as a practical space divider.

The TREE is another signature object from Eero Aarnio. Work as a piece of art as well as a practical space divider.

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#21723
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New doors created by Karim Rashid for Albed.  The concept of Door is changed radically: a simple partition becomes a work of art that creates a new realm in the classic stage of doors.

New doors created by Karim Rashid for Albed. The concept of Door is changed radically: a simple partition becomes a work of art that creates a new realm in the classic stage of doors.

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#21719
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Marcel Wanders secret garden for Flos

Marcel Wanders secret garden for Flos

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#21676
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Ace Hotel NYC ~ just soft opened yesterday ~ i just arrived way too early this morning ~ and here's a first look into the really awesome room! More to come after a nap... the room is blowing my mind though!

FEATUREDAce Hotel NYC ~ just soft opened yesterday ~ i just arrived way too early this morning ~ and here's a first look into the really awesome room! More to come after a nap... the room is blowing my mind though!

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#21667
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So excited ~ super close old friends of NOTCOT (pre-NOTCOT) ~ Hero Design Lab ~ is going to be showing at ICFF! Go say hi to Jenny and Leo! (and i might hang out there a bit too!)

So excited ~ super close old friends of NOTCOT (pre-NOTCOT) ~ Hero Design Lab ~ is going to be showing at ICFF! Go say hi to Jenny and Leo! (and i might hang out there a bit too!)

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#21664
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Take a peek into the home of designer Max Azria. There are elements that I am a big fan of, I especially love the balance of warm and cold vibe throughout the different spaces. Look closely at the extravagantly gold leafed ceiling in one room and the strange...

Take a peek into the home of designer Max Azria. There are elements that I am a big fan of, I especially love the balance of warm and cold vibe throughout the different spaces. Look closely at the extravagantly gold leafed ceiling in one room and the strange...

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#21655
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"Push the nose of FLUID down to wash your hands. Push it up to rinse your mouth or simply to drink some fresh water. The more you push up or down, the more water will flow out. In the level position the water will stop." By the *other* Köhler Design

"Push the nose of FLUID down to wash your hands. Push it up to rinse your mouth or simply to drink some fresh water. The more you push up or down, the more water will flow out. In the level position the water will stop." By the *other* Köhler Design

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#21643
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Print Pattern has a look at the packaging of the new Jonathan Adler Whale, Fish, and Penguin Salt and Pepper shakers ~ and the graphic design (as well as the products) is adorable!

Print Pattern has a look at the packaging of the new Jonathan Adler Whale, Fish, and Penguin Salt and Pepper shakers ~ and the graphic design (as well as the products) is adorable!

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#21642
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Champagne Glasses!!! i finally found my favorites ~ such a gorgeous silhouette ~ and learned about the history of them too (see it in pictures!) + some of the crazy modern options now too!!!

FEATUREDChampagne Glasses!!! i finally found my favorites ~ such a gorgeous silhouette ~ and learned about the history of them too (see it in pictures!) + some of the crazy modern options now too!!!

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#21641
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carbon fiber chair by shigeru ban - "I wanted to make a chair that is even lighter than the gio ponti's superleggera - a chair so light that a child could pick it up with just his little finger."

carbon fiber chair by shigeru ban - "I wanted to make a chair that is even lighter than the gio ponti's superleggera - a chair so light that a child could pick it up with just his little finger."

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#21640
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The MOMA collection, by Javier Mariscal is a series of versatile enough outdoor furniture that can be either use as outdoor table & stool or flower pots

The MOMA collection, by Javier Mariscal is a series of versatile enough outdoor furniture that can be either use as outdoor table & stool or flower pots

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#21637
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Pinel & Pinel - Kibako - Everything you've ever needed to grow, maintain and travel with your bonsai, just don't check it with the rest of your luggage!

Pinel & Pinel - Kibako - Everything you've ever needed to grow, maintain and travel with your bonsai, just don't check it with the rest of your luggage!

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#21616
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Cool idea ~ liking IKEAs Balcony Table

Cool idea ~ liking IKEAs Balcony Table

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#21600
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IKEA's Expedit bookshelf can be extended to become a desk?

IKEA's Expedit bookshelf can be extended to become a desk?

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#21590
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Japan Brand Pop-Up Boutique! Open May 18 – 30, 2009, the Japan Brand Pop Up shop features Japanese design items in every price range, from $7.50 incense to a portable tea room worth $18,000. 

The Japan Brand Pop Up Boutique was inspired by the Japan Brand exhibit which showed in Tokyo & Paris before coming to NYC. By popular demand, products from the Japan Brand exhibit will be for sale in the US for the first time, two weeks only, exclusively at Felissimo Design House. 

Products for sale include everything from unique home décor to fashion accessories, stationery, one-of-a-kind textiles, cookware, beautiful fashion pieces and lacquer ware products in every shape and color.


Felissimo Design House
10 West 56th Street, New York City

Open to the public 
May 18 – 30, 2009
11 AM – 6PM (Closed on Sunday) 

First-day shoppers will receive a free gift with purchase!

Japan Brand Pop-Up Boutique! Open May 18 – 30, 2009, the Japan Brand Pop Up shop features Japanese design items in every price range, from $7.50 incense to a portable tea room worth $18,000.

The Japan Brand Pop Up Boutique was inspired by the Japan Brand exhibit which showed in Tokyo & Paris before coming to NYC. By popular demand, products from the Japan Brand exhibit will be for sale in the US for the first time, two weeks only, exclusively at Felissimo Design House.

Products for sale include everything from unique home décor to fashion accessories, stationery, one-of-a-kind textiles, cookware, beautiful fashion pieces and lacquer ware products in every shape and color.


Felissimo Design House
10 West 56th Street, New York City

Open to the public
May 18 – 30, 2009
11 AM – 6PM (Closed on Sunday)

First-day shoppers will receive a free gift with purchase!

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#21569
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Design*Sponge part 2 video tour of Bklyn Designs 09 ~ all the good stuff that didn't fit in part 1! I wish i were there! Also focusing on Pratt grads in this vid!

Design*Sponge part 2 video tour of Bklyn Designs 09 ~ all the good stuff that didn't fit in part 1! I wish i were there! Also focusing on Pratt grads in this vid!

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#21555
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Design*Sponge goes all out an an AWESOME video look of Bklyn Designs - she says its the best in YEARS, and i totally agree from her favorite pics... here's part 1! So many awesome details...

Design*Sponge goes all out an an AWESOME video look of Bklyn Designs - she says its the best in YEARS, and i totally agree from her favorite pics... here's part 1! So many awesome details...

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#21554
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Subtly gorgeous and utterly simple china speakers. Such a refreshing change from your standard speakers!

Subtly gorgeous and utterly simple china speakers. Such a refreshing change from your standard speakers!

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#21550
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Designed by Katsuyuki Fujimoto Architect & Associates, Oy House in Kyoto, Japan has this courtyard in the interior with an open street view allowing nature and its present to paint the house, as though it's a blank piece of canvas.

Designed by Katsuyuki Fujimoto Architect & Associates, Oy House in Kyoto, Japan has this courtyard in the interior with an open street view allowing nature and its present to paint the house, as though it's a blank piece of canvas.

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#21503
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This bright orange tea towel featuring the Barbican theatre is the latest offering from People Will Always Need Plates: Available from designer tea towel outfit todryfor.com

This bright orange tea towel featuring the Barbican theatre is the latest offering from People Will Always Need Plates: Available from designer tea towel outfit todryfor.com

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#21496
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Stylish design seat that looks like a big brush.  Solid English ash top, supported by 16 bunches of willow canes. The canes bend very slightly which helps the sitter's comfort and posture.

Also works as a side table or sculpture, in the garden or indoors.

Stylish design seat that looks like a big brush. Solid English ash top, supported by 16 bunches of willow canes. The canes bend very slightly which helps the sitter's comfort and posture.

Also works as a side table or sculpture, in the garden or indoors.

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#21495
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Exclusively hand-forged and tempered from one of America’s old axe companies, hand-painted and polished by the founders of Best Made Co. to mold their spring 2009 axe collection.

Exclusively hand-forged and tempered from one of America’s old axe companies, hand-painted and polished by the founders of Best Made Co. to mold their spring 2009 axe collection.

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#21485
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Missoni Home had a gorgeous refreshing collection at Milan Salone 09

Missoni Home had a gorgeous refreshing collection at Milan Salone 09

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#21463
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office transformer suburban saloon cross-breeding machine prototype called MACHOBOT

office transformer suburban saloon cross-breeding machine prototype called MACHOBOT

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#21450
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Marcel Wanders beautiful Can Can lamp for Flos is as beautiful as it is intelligent.

Marcel Wanders beautiful Can Can lamp for Flos is as beautiful as it is intelligent.

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#21438
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Featured at the Egyptian Kyme exhibition at Milan Furniture Fair an outdoor kitchen element. Design by anOtherArchitect / Berlin.

Featured at the Egyptian Kyme exhibition at Milan Furniture Fair an outdoor kitchen element. Design by anOtherArchitect / Berlin.

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#21437
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22(in) in diameter and 23(in) tall. Table made by combining RR Scale Foundry Forms and Saw Mill Foundry Form.  Top of table has 2 cut outs to access inside and store things.

22(in) in diameter and 23(in) tall. Table made by combining RR Scale Foundry Forms and Saw Mill Foundry Form. Top of table has 2 cut outs to access inside and store things.

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#21426
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Sweet stool is inspired on making ice cream. At Spell we like to say Sweet is dipped in pleasure. This stool is part of the let's celebrate collection and available in a broad variety of tasty colours.

Sweet stool is inspired on making ice cream. At Spell we like to say Sweet is dipped in pleasure. This stool is part of the let's celebrate collection and available in a broad variety of tasty colours.

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#21412
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Light of the sun and moonlight play in the LOVE HOUSE, and rain and wind visit LOVE HOUSE, and birds and insects visit a tree and a fruit tree of LOVE HOUSE. The situations differ every day...

Light of the sun and moonlight play in the LOVE HOUSE, and rain and wind visit LOVE HOUSE, and birds and insects visit a tree and a fruit tree of LOVE HOUSE. The situations differ every day...

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#21403
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German company Alape specializes in modern and minimalist aesthetics for bathroom design and remodeling projects. Their combination of lighting and surface textures are really amazing.

German company Alape specializes in modern and minimalist aesthetics for bathroom design and remodeling projects. Their combination of lighting and surface textures are really amazing.

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#21401
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The Nature Manifesto by Michel Bussein. See this and the other awesome projects from the 159 students at Konstfack

The Nature Manifesto by Michel Bussein. See this and the other awesome projects from the 159 students at Konstfack

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#21398
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A mesmerizing eucalyptus leaf collage by Australian visual artist Janine Mackintosh.

A mesmerizing eucalyptus leaf collage by Australian visual artist Janine Mackintosh.

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#21395
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Featured at the Milan Furniture Fair, this beautiful biodegradable moss planter by Makoto Azuma creates an indoor glade in the heart of your home.

Featured at the Milan Furniture Fair, this beautiful biodegradable moss planter by Makoto Azuma creates an indoor glade in the heart of your home.

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#21369
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Characters ~ not your Sesame Street Letter of the Day for sure ~ these eerie letters are found abandoned from old signage and the finnish company, Characters turns them into LED lighting ~ gorgeous photography!

FEATUREDCharacters ~ not your Sesame Street Letter of the Day for sure ~ these eerie letters are found abandoned from old signage and the finnish company, Characters turns them into LED lighting ~ gorgeous photography!

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#21359
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NOTCOT Kitchen remod ~ with the Kohler goodies ~ finally done!!!! Here are pics of the whole process (ripping up the tiles and all!) ~ also that fun kohler advert with the "design it around this faucet" lady...

FEATUREDNOTCOT Kitchen remod ~ with the Kohler goodies ~ finally done!!!! Here are pics of the whole process (ripping up the tiles and all!) ~ also that fun kohler advert with the "design it around this faucet" lady...

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#21346
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More pics of the Barbie Goes Design with Kartell in the Milan windows!

More pics of the Barbie Goes Design with Kartell in the Milan windows!

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#21336
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south african design team: Willowlamp has some of the best beaded chandeliers in production.

south african design team: Willowlamp has some of the best beaded chandeliers in production.

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#21334
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this piece is functional and well designed. on one side there's a scale and the other side is a clock. i love the retro feel.

this piece is functional and well designed. on one side there's a scale and the other side is a clock. i love the retro feel.

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#21330
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Kulla Design in Israel has a series of products based on reusing plastic shutters that have been thrown away without any recycling solution.

Kulla Design in Israel has a series of products based on reusing plastic shutters that have been thrown away without any recycling solution.

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#21319
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Röshults lanserar vacker grill is designed with an architectural design that complements the house and garden to best become a natural part of the dwelling environment.

Röshults lanserar vacker grill is designed with an architectural design that complements the house and garden to best become a natural part of the dwelling environment.

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#21298
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Due to overwhelming requests, inquiries and love off the Koi series, we are happy to publish this large print on beautifully smooth semi matte paper.  A limited edition of 250, 24" x 24" , 2" inch bleed, hand signed and number.  $60!

Due to overwhelming requests, inquiries and love off the Koi series, we are happy to publish this large print on beautifully smooth semi matte paper. A limited edition of 250, 24" x 24" , 2" inch bleed, hand signed and number. $60!

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#21287
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Among many stands at Salone del mobile it was almost a relief to see something dark and with a bit more attitude. So take a look at the Dark Matter, social design from Lebanon, by Wyssem and Cécile Nochi.

Among many stands at Salone del mobile it was almost a relief to see something dark and with a bit more attitude. So take a look at the Dark Matter, social design from Lebanon, by Wyssem and Cécile Nochi.

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#21275
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Casa sugar has an interview with set designer of the new HBO remake of Grey Gardens, Kalina Ivanov.

Casa sugar has an interview with set designer of the new HBO remake of Grey Gardens, Kalina Ivanov.

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#21269
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Kohler's Uplift ~  The four-foot-wide mirror rises with the slight force of your finger from underneath and has 6 outlets inside and is ready for an lcd mount...

Kohler's Uplift ~ The four-foot-wide mirror rises with the slight force of your finger from underneath and has 6 outlets inside and is ready for an lcd mount...

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#21268
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On interesting door bells ~ check out this one in Venice Beach ~ "Visitors announce their arrival by striking a mallet on two bronze disks, suspended from the twining branches of the coral tree."

On interesting door bells ~ check out this one in Venice Beach ~ "Visitors announce their arrival by striking a mallet on two bronze disks, suspended from the twining branches of the coral tree."

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#21264
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4 new prints from "earph exhibitions".

4 new prints from "earph exhibitions".

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#21259
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Brabantia has launched his new design bin, more than 210 different colors are available! COLOR YOUR BIN by BRABANTIA

Brabantia has launched his new design bin, more than 210 different colors are available! COLOR YOUR BIN by BRABANTIA

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#21252
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Convex mirror clock by Vancouver product designer Matthew Buck, marketed under banner Reflecting Design. Part of convex mirror interior accessory line.

Convex mirror clock by Vancouver product designer Matthew Buck, marketed under banner Reflecting Design. Part of convex mirror interior accessory line.

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#21251
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The collection was born to integrate a light on a side table. Hence, arose the concept of America. Created to be positioned between two armchairs or beside a sofa because of its side table function.  -Jamie Hayon

The collection was born to integrate a light on a side table. Hence, arose the concept of America. Created to be positioned between two armchairs or beside a sofa because of its side table function. -Jamie Hayon

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#21249
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Stereovision table by John Nouanesing

Stereovision table by John Nouanesing

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#21237
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Video interview with Tom Dixon about his Comet Lights for Veuve Clicquot!

VIDEOVideo interview with Tom Dixon about his Comet Lights for Veuve Clicquot!

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#21235
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Simple Human Flip-Top Dishrack ~ just got one, and loving the multipurpose flip area to accommodate pots, pans, bowls, cups ~ and wine drying attachment!

Simple Human Flip-Top Dishrack ~ just got one, and loving the multipurpose flip area to accommodate pots, pans, bowls, cups ~ and wine drying attachment!

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#21233
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designer Vicente Garcia Jimenez designed  Le Soleil  for Italian lighting brand Foscarini

designer Vicente Garcia Jimenez designed Le Soleil for Italian lighting brand Foscarini

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#21227
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Milan Design Week 09 - Aimed at young, European designers, the Prix Emile Hermes rewards the creation of innovative objects. This year it was happening for the first time with the theme "Everyday Lightness".

Milan Design Week 09 - Aimed at young, European designers, the Prix Emile Hermes rewards the creation of innovative objects. This year it was happening for the first time with the theme "Everyday Lightness".

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#21226
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Milan 09 ~ Tord Boontje for Moroso ~ Flower Table!

Milan 09 ~ Tord Boontje for Moroso ~ Flower Table!

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#21214
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Dutch design company Moooi’s showing in Milan highlighted the company’s insuppressible charm with quirky pieces curated by founder Marcel Wanders.

Dutch design company Moooi’s showing in Milan highlighted the company’s insuppressible charm with quirky pieces curated by founder Marcel Wanders.

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#21206
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Stylish and Eco-friendly Flat Panel Console from Visionary Boutique. Crafted in sustainable American black walnut, vintage speaker cloth, and a non-toxic, hand-rubbed oil finish.

Stylish and Eco-friendly Flat Panel Console from Visionary Boutique. Crafted in sustainable American black walnut, vintage speaker cloth, and a non-toxic, hand-rubbed oil finish.

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#21202
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Interesting idea to use rain gutters mounted on siding for layered garden space...

Interesting idea to use rain gutters mounted on siding for layered garden space...

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#21176
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For the first time Philippe Starck designs for Alias; and he does it in style with a series of objects thought for celebrating life, by taking care of ourselves in the most elegant way.

For the first time Philippe Starck designs for Alias; and he does it in style with a series of objects thought for celebrating life, by taking care of ourselves in the most elegant way.

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#21169
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A collection of chandeliers inspired by sea urchins, jellyfish, and coral reefs.  Beautiful!

A collection of chandeliers inspired by sea urchins, jellyfish, and coral reefs. Beautiful!

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#21159
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'Flames of love burning deep in my heart for eternity' a stunning new screen print from the fantastic London based type designer, Seb Lester.

'Flames of love burning deep in my heart for eternity' a stunning new screen print from the fantastic London based type designer, Seb Lester.

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#21154
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Designed for large spaces in mind, Lampost features 5 lamp shades arranged on a metal platform to portray a random and asymmetrical facade. By Singapore designer Jaren Goh.

Designed for large spaces in mind, Lampost features 5 lamp shades arranged on a metal platform to portray a random and asymmetrical facade. By Singapore designer Jaren Goh.

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#21148
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Kohler Flipside! New Handshower where you literally flip the shower head for the different shower modes!

FEATUREDKohler Flipside! New Handshower where you literally flip the shower head for the different shower modes!

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#21146
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Yoga Promoting Super Toilet? "Led by faculty members John Takamura and Dosun Shin, students at Arizona State U.'s College of Design have come up with a "transgenerational toilet design concept" called Go With the Flo."

Yoga Promoting Super Toilet? "Led by faculty members John Takamura and Dosun Shin, students at Arizona State U.'s College of Design have come up with a "transgenerational toilet design concept" called Go With the Flo."

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#21136
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