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Monthly archive May, 2011
Un-Tidy by Kostantia Manthou

Un-Tidy by Kostantia Manthou

Italian designer Kostantia Manthou has designed the Un-Tidy, a simple and unique bedside table cum storage shelf for books and magazines. In designer’s words, “The Un-Tidy table is a piece of furniture thought for the small pile of books that usually occupies our bed side tables. It is a place for the books and magazines...
Leaf House by Mareines + Patalano

Leaf House by Mareines + Patalano

Brazilian architectural firm Mareines+Patalano has designed the Leaf House near Rio de Janeiro. Following is some description from the architects, “This project was inspired by Brazil’s Indian architecture, perfectly suited for the hot and humid climate where it stands, Angra dos Reis, one hour drive south of Rio de Janeiro.
Treforma Nesting Tables by Jason Phillips

Treforma Nesting Tables by Jason Phillips

American designer Jason Phillips has designed Treforma Nesting Tables, a collection of tables of different sizes. When not in use, the tables can be nested to create a single unit, which saves the space. Following is some information from the designer, “Treforma is inspired by objects and the way they reflect and transmit light.  The...
Sinus Table by L&Z

Sinus Table by L&Z

Berlin-based design studio L&Z has designed the Sinus Table – a simple glass-top table which can be used as dining, reading or office table. In designer’s words, “Sinus is so simple and plausible – one wonders why he does not exist already. His main attributes are the minimal and efficient use of materials. And yet...
Family House in Všeradice by studio pha

Family House in Všeradice by studio pha

Czech architectural firm studio pha has designed the Family House in Všeradice. Following is some information from the architects, “The plot of land is marked by its sharp southwards slope and its limited access with complicated bends, which also place a limit on the building’s height level. On the land are several notable mature trees....
Readme - Bookshelf cum Reading Lamp

Readme – Bookshelf cum Reading Lamp

German designer Peter Bockel has designed Readme, a multipurpose furniture unit which acts as a reading lamp and book shelf. In designer’s words, “Readme is the convergence of a lamp and a shelf. Standing on four legs it also is lightly influenced by the characteristics of a small chest. It still holds the traits of...
Prism Tables by Jason Phillips Design

Prism Tables by Jason Phillips Design

American designer Jason Phillips has designed Prism Tables. In designer’s words, “ Inspired by the Sunset Chapel in Acapulco, Mexico, by architecture firm BNKR Arquitectura. It is made to look like a colossal granite rock and sits atop Acapulco’s hills. Elevated fifteen feet in the air to give it both an effect of floating as...
Seagull LED Lamp Collection by QisDesign

Seagull LED Lamp Collection by QisDesign

Taiwan based design studio QisDesign has created the Seagull lighting collection. The collection includes floor lamp, suspension lamp and table lamp. The design has won the 2011 Red Dot Design Award. Here is some information from the designer, “The Seagull Light, an LED lamp, takes the form of a flying seagull and functions similarly too....
Rags to Riches by Matthias Ries

Rags to Riches by Matthias Ries

“Rags to Riches” is a minimalist floating wardrobe system designed by Matthias Ries. The design of the furniture is very basic and simple. In designer’s words, “This floating wardrobe helps to let your room breath while leaving the floor unoccupied. The clothes are still well protected by a curtain that provides a hint of exclusiveness...
Boundary Desk by Felix de Pass

Boundary Desk by Felix de Pass

Boundary Desk is a multi functional desk designed by Felix de Pass for the home and office workplace. Following is some information by the designer, “The essence of the desk’s construction occurs in the corners where a singular repeated aluminium dovetail extrusion connects all the materials together, allowing for easy assembly / disassembly.
Crash Armchair by Konstantin Grcic

Crash Armchair by Konstantin Grcic

Crash is a comfortable armchair designed by Konstantin Grcic for Established & Sons. In designer’s words, “The key characteristics of CRASH are its generous dimensions; it is wide and spacious … and extremely comfortable. To crash out is a nice English expression which comes to mind. Something I’ve been concerned with for years is the...
Henri Stool by Alexandre Reignier

Henri Stool by Alexandre Reignier

Henri is a minimalist stool design, created by Fench designer Alexandre Reignier. The comfortable seating furniture features the smart use of aluminum and ash wood. In designer’s words, “Under approach Scandinavian with the Japanese inspiration, it conjugates mixture of kinds and materials. Its consists with an aluminum base lacquered white and a bed in massive...