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October 23rd, 2010 — Designer Stuff
Designed by Harry Thaler, a goldsmith studying design in London, England, the Pressed Chair is as light as a feather. In fact, this chair is so incredibly light that it can be held with just one finger! Made of a single sheet of 2.5 mm aluminum, the Pressed Chair receives its strength from the decorative indents pressed into the chair.
The minimal materials used in the Pressed Chair make it environmentally friendly; it is 100% recyclable and produces no waste throughout the manufacturing process. On Harry Thaler’s website, it is written about the Pressed Chair that the “value of design excels in the intent of creating a piece out of one single material without any joints or connectors.”
Thaler’s goldsmith background has led him from jewelry design to furniture and interior design. To see more of his work, visit his website at http://www.harrythaler.it/.
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October 21st, 2010 — Designer Stuff
Concrete tiles are a versatile alternative for flooring and wall decor as they provide a sleek, cool design. Especially when they’re concrete tiles from California-based designer Daniel Ogassian!
Available in a variety of interesting patterns, the different types of Ogassian’s concrete tiles can be used for flooring both indoors and out. Some patterns can also be used as wall decor, in a bathroom or shower, or even in the kitchen as an interesting backsplash.
The patterns of Ogassian’s concrete tiles are chic and dimensional, as seen in the first photo of the Japanese Weave concrete tile. The second photo is the Optic 1 pattern. Both are textural in their own way. Various patterns are available in different finishes, such as polished and natural, as well as different colors. Concrete tiles can also be uses outdoors.
To view more designs and to learn about available options from Daniel Ogassian, check out his website at http://www.ogassian.com.
Where would you put concrete tiles in your home?
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October 20th, 2010 — Designer Stuff
Inspired by the stylish shoulder pad look of the 80s and 90s, designer Park Jongho designed the Power Shoulder Chair to resemble the look as it begins to make a comeback in modern fashion. Made of galvanized steel, the Power Shoulder represents the shoulder pad style with the alternating proportions between its long legs and short seat back.
To create the Power Shoulder Chair, the steel planes are cleaved and then divided into smaller planes. The angles of the steel enable the chair to present sharp, three-dimensional angles. As seen in the images, the Power Shoulder Chair is made in a variety of colors.
For more designs from Park Jong Ho, check out his website.
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October 19th, 2010 — Designer Stuff
Meet Ella the Umbrella Stand, designed by Simon Enever.
Ella conceptualizes the vision of an umbrella being stuck in the grass. Real grass grows at Ella’s as dripping rain from umbrellas drain through perforations in the base to water the soil. Made of clear acrylic, Ella is composed of three pieces that easily connect at the base. Soil and seeds are planted at the base after assembly.
On his website, designed Simon Enever says the inspiration for Ella is “a mixture between a drive to re-use wasted household water and to simply use grass to brighten up an otherwise mundane, everyday object.” Ella is an aesthetic solution for the ordinary umbrella stand, and is perfect for entryways and mud rooms.
At least the grass on the Ella Umbrella Stand is easier to maintain than your yard!
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October 18th, 2010 — Designer Stuff
Will you be green with envy of those sitting in the awesome Arc Chair? I would!
Inspired by the benches in trams stations in Dublin, Ireland, the Arc Chair is designed by Zbigniew Strzebonski, a freelance designer and furniture maker.
The seat of the Arc Chair is made from MDF and upholstered in bright green felt. The body of the Arc Chair is made out of a 10 mm sheet of acrylic and is formed into its unique folded shape using a thermoforming technology.
For the past three years, Strzebonski has been working for Wedge, a furniture design company in Dublin. His freelance projects can be viewed at his website titled MODESTWORK.
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October 16th, 2010 — Designer Stuff
Lay back and count your chicks before they hatch on the awesome Chick ‘n’ Egg Chair. Made of corrugated cardboard, the Chick ‘n’ Egg Chair has an interesting look.
Available in both child’s size and adult size, the Chick ‘n’ Egg is first created as a 3D model. On the computer, the model is condensed to a flat surface and then printed onto eight cardboard sheets, for easy and protected shipping. Each piece is labeled on the cardboard and sent out with precise instructions. The user puts each piece of cardboard cutouts together by sliding them into each other; no glue or other fastener is needed.
The Chick ‘n’ Egg Chair is designed by Manuel Kretzner, an architect and designer in Germany. The Chick ‘n’ Egg is available for purchase through Kretzner’s company, Responsive Design Studio.
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October 14th, 2010 — Designer Stuff
Meet the Mitzy Lamp.
Available through Estiluz, a Spanish design company, the Mitzy Lamp was designed by King and Miranda Design. With a sleek nickel-finished base, the Mitzy Lamp has a unique lampshade. The lantern-shaped shade is made of polycarbonate and then covered with an elastic covering with a lattice design that has a mesh-like appearance.
The light shines through the Mitzy Lamp to create interesting patterns. Mitzy is available as a pendant lamp or table lamp in a variety of colors.
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October 13th, 2010 — Designer Stuff
Doesn’t the shape of the Pretzel Bench have you craving crunchy pretzels?
Designed by Abie Abdillah of Indonesia, the Pretzel Bench is made from 100% rattan. In his country of Indonesia, rattan is an abundant resource that accounts for 70% of the entire world’s supply.
Abdillah explains details about rattan, how it is a natural material that while strong, it also has the ability to bend and stretch, like a pretzel. He designed the twisty shape of the Pretzel Bench to exemplify this unique quality of rattan.
For more information on Abie Abdillah, and to take a look at his other interesting designs using rattan, check out his website.
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October 12th, 2010 — Designer Stuff
Thin Black Lines is a series of 29 pieces created by Nendo, a Japanese Design Studio. Throughout the end of October, the pieces from Thin Black Lines are being exhibited at Phillips de Pury and Company in London, England.
The series contains various chairs, tables, stools, vases and bowls constructed from solid black tubular steel. In the photo above are two pieces from Thin Black Lines, the left is a table and the right is a chair. Prices are available upon request at Phillips de Pury and Company’s website.
Nendo, created by Oki Sato in 2002, means “clay” in Japanese. With experience in architecture, interior and graphic design, Nendo is displaying Thin Black Lines as well as Blurry White Surfaces, another set of unique designs created by Nendo.
If you happen to be in London, or are planning a trip before October 31st, stop by and check out Thin Black Lines!
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October 11th, 2010 — Designer Stuff
Greetings, earthlings. Meet your newest visitor from another planet, the Pink Alien.
Designed by Alexander Petunin, Russian architect and designer, the Pink Alien is a modern double sofa with clean shapes and bright colors. The Pink Alien sofa is bright white with a hollow back and armrests that open to reveal a vibrant pink color that beautifully accents the white. The sloping curves of the Pink Alien combined with the modern colors qualify it as the ideal sofa for the ultra-contemporary home.
For more information on the Pink Alien and Alex Petunin, visit his design website at http://oneione.ru/.
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