Friday, December 3, 2010

Carpet Made of Wood

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Who knew a carpet could made from wood? This wooden carpet by Elisa Strozyk changes the way we think of carpet. Attracting plenty of attention (I saw this today over at Cool Hunting), the wooden carpet was also included in the Future Map 2009 exhibit of 25 of London’s most talented emerging designers at Hoxton Square Projects.
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Thursday, December 2, 2010

Even If You’re Not a Capricorn…


You can still dream about relaxing in the beautiful outdoors on the Kagan Capricorn Collection. With the (unofficial) end of summer approaching, we’ll try holding on as long as we can, especially with these wired outdoor collection.

Similar to Harry Bertoia’s Wire Chair, the Kagan Capricorn Collection consists of an outdoor lounger, sofa, chair and several tables. Furnish your entire outdoor space in one fell swoop! Designed by Vladmir Kagan for Oasiq, the Kagan Capricorn Collection looks like the perfect way to soak in some rays.


Be Cheeky


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It’s easy to be cheeky with the Cheeky Boxes. These bold modular storage units are made from wood in a unique interlocking shape. With one diagonal side, the shape of the Cheeky Boxes allows for endless possibilities of bookshelves and wall storage units. Depending on the space you have, create a small unit or a bookshelf that utilizes the entire wall. Designed by Lucie Koldova for Process, the Cheeky Boxes are available in soft, pastel colors that contribute brightness to any room. How would you sauce up your home with the Cheeky Boxes

The Tunnel Series

The Tunnel Series, designed by Noga Berman, is an exploration on the possibilities of privacy within household furniture. Berman focused on the “user experience” when creating the Tunnel Series, in which each person creates their own personal way to utilize the furniture


The Tunnel Series consists of a chair, lying furniture, and wooden boxes. Each piece is made from bent metal tubes with wood etching. Elastic bands are wrapped around the frame and closed with velcro. Noga Berman is a recently-graduated designer based out of Israel. She created the Tunnel Series as a graduate project in 2010.

The Enignum Bed

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Imagine a night’s sleep in this dreamy Enignum Bed.

Made of ash wood in thin layers, designer Joseph Walsh uses a free-form bending technique to create the curves of this mystical bed. Each bed is one of a kind.

Designed by Joseph Walsh, a self-taught Irish designer, the Enignum Bed is part of his Formations Collection. To view more of his interesting, one-of-a-kind pieces

Take a Ride on the Cyclone Lounger



Part of the Coney Island Line by Uhuru Design, the Cyclone Lounger is inspired by the Cyclone Rollercoaster, one of the last functional rides left at Coney Island.

With a powder coated steel base that is laser cut to create modern lines, the Cyclone Lounger has a reclaimed wood seat. The wood is reclaimed from the demolished boardwalk that was once at Coney Island. The Cyclone Lounger is hand built to order, and is numbered and signed by the maker, Red Hook Brooklyn.

Uhuru Design, the design team behind the Cyclone Lounger and the Coney Island Line, opened in 2004 by Jason Horvath and Bill Hilgendorf. Similar to the Cyclone Lounger, the other items in the Coney Island Line are inspired by aspects of Coney Island and made from reclaimed materials from the are. To view more of their designs, as well as the Coney Island Line, head to their website at


I Only Have Eyes For You

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I Only Have Eyes For You, a unique coffee table with a name that’s just as interesting as the table itself.

One version of the I Only Have Eyes For You Coffee Table is made of lacquered steel, in a variety of colors. There is also a limited edition version made completely of stainless steel. This modern table measures 135W x 93D x 36H. Using a water laser, the circular motifs are intricately cut out to ensure they are the purest shape possible.

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I Only Have Eyes For You is also available in a lacquered side table that is also available in a variety of colors. The side table measures 49W x 46D x 46H.

The I Only Have Eyes For You Coffee Tables and Side Table are designed by Damien Langlois-Meurinne, a Paris based designer and decorate. Langlois-Meurinne designed the I Only Have Eyes For You Tables for the Sé Collection, a design house out of London, England


The Ardú Console Table



Connected together like the human vertebrae, the Ardú Console Table is inspired by the skeletal structure of the body.

The support for the Ardú Console Table is made from maple, due to its light and delicate properties. The maple legs are connected together with brass spacers and topped off with sleek glass that allows for a continued visual connection.For a smooth finish, the legs of the Ardú are sealed with Danish oil


The legs of the Ardú can be switched around, extended or shortened to determine the desired length of the console table. The Ardú Console Table is designed by Martin Gallagher, a furniture designer from Sligo, Ireland