Friday Five with Sam Grawe of Dwell

Sam Grawe has served as the Editor-in-Chief of Dwell since November 2006, and is responsible for the editorial and creative direction of all the media brand’s extensions—including print, online, and live events. He joined Dwell in October 2000 as the Editorial Assistant, and served as an Editor on the team which garnered a General Excellence Award from the American Society of Magazine Editors in 2005. Under his leadership Dwell magazine completed a successful redesign in 2008 and website redesign in 2009, and became a finalist in the 2009 National Design Award for Corporate Excellence.

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Design Milk 2010 Reader Survey: Win $500 from SmartFurniture.com

It’s about time we found out just who you are and what you like. Our 2010 Reader Survey is all about making Design Milk a better and more relevant resource for you. But who wants to take a long, boring survey

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BINPAN by Kawamura-Ganjavian

The latest by Kawamura-Ganjavian is BINPAN , a wastebasket that doubles as a dustpan when lying on the floor. It was recently awarded with the 3rd prize (Bronze Haechi) on the international contest “ Design for All ” organized by Designboom and the Seoul Design Foundation.

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Think Contemporary Upcycled Furnishings

Joanne Kelly and Anthony Buggy are owners of Think Contemporary , an interior design consultancy based in Dublin. They’ve recently introduced a new part of their business: creating new furniture and accessories from old pieces.

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New Blasted Pieces from Kai Linke

Kai Linke presented some additions to the Blasted collection at Tendence 2010 . Blasted Side Table Ceramic table top and spruce wood legs. Blasted Vase Ceramic in small, medium and large. © 2010 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments | Tweet This | Share on Facebook

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Dominic Wilcox Speed Creating Project

Dominic Wilcox’s latest project is a 30-day creation challenge . Each day for 30 days he will make something and the items that he has completed thus far (he is currently on Day 18) are now on exhibit TODAY through Tuesday in London at Mestakes and Manifestos (curated by Daniel Charny). If you’re in the London area, go check it out.

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Havaianas Chair by Carlos Motta

This month, Manhattan gallery ESPASSO will debut designer Carlos Motta’s latest chair: the “Havaianas.” Yes, that Havaianas . The chair, commissioned by the celebrated sandal maker, is made from sustainable Brazilian walnut and electric teal rubber. It’s part of a larger exhibition at the space titled Used and Resused Wood: Furniture by Carlos Motta , which will open on September 22

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Fish Hotel by Teddy Luong

This stylish fish bowl was designed by Teddy Luong for Umbra. You can stack them to get a more hotel-like appearance. © 2010 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments | Tweet This | Share on Facebook

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Golden Amber Finish Stylish Bed w/Optional Headboard

Golden Amber Finish Transitional Style Bedroom


Features:

  • Valley View Bedroom Collection
  • Select Hardwoods & Quartered Ash Veneers
  • Golden Amber Finish
  • French & English Dovetail Construction
  • Bottom Case Dust Proofing
  • Bolt-on Rail System
  • Wood-on-Wood Drawer Glides
  • Felt Lined Top Drawers
  • Satin Nickel Bar Pull Hardware
  • Saber Shaped Leg Design
  • Beaded Moulding
  • Optional Storage Footboard

Dimensions:

  • 347-BR13 Queen Panel Headboard W63 x D2 x H58
  • 347-BR14 Queen Panel Footboard W63 x D2 x H16
  • 347-BR14FS Queen Storage Footboard W66 x D19 x H16
  • 347-BR15 King Panel Headboard W79 x D2 x H58
  • 347-BR16 King Panel Footboard W81 x D2 x H16
  • 347-BR16FS King Storage Footboard W82 x D19 x H16
  • 347-BR23H Queen Slat Headboard W63 x D5 x H58
  • 347-BR24H King Slat Headboard W79 x D4 x H58
  • 347-BR72 Queen Panel Rails W82 x D2 x H6
  • 347-BR72RSP Queen Storage Rails & Slat Pack W82 x D2 x H10
  • 347-BR73 King Panel Rails W81 x D0 x H16
  • 347-BR73RSP King Storage Rails & Slat Pack W82 x D2 x H10
  • 347-BR31 9 Drawer Dresser W64 x D18 x H38
  • 347-BR41 5 Drawer Chest W38 x D18 x H56
  • 347-BR45 Media Chest W48 x D19 x H38
  • 347-BR51 Mirror W37 x D1 x H37
  • 347-BR61 3 Drawer Night Stand W28 x D16 x H28

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Medium Oak Traditional Huntly Bed w/Optional Case Goods

Medium Oak Finish Huntly Bedroom


Features:

  • Huntly Bedroom Set
  • Medium Oak Finish
  • Poplar Solids & Poplar Veneers
  • French & English Dovetail Construction
  • Complete Dust Proofing
  • Wood-on-Wood Drawer Glides
  • Arched Beveled Glass Mirror
  • Bolt-on Rail System
  • Center Supported Slat System
  • Wire Management Provisions

Dimensions:

  • 317-BR13 Queen Panel Headboard W68 x D4 x H60
  • 317-BR14 Queen Panel Footboard W68 x D4 x H24
  • 317-BR15 King Panel Headboard W84 x D4 x H60
  • 317-BR16 King Panel Footboard W84 x D4 x H24
  • 317-BR31 9 Drawer Dresser W64 x D19 x H38
  • 317-BR41 5 Drawer Chest W40 x D19 x H54
  • 317-BR45 Media Chest W48 x D19 x H43
  • 317-BR51 Landscape Mirror W48 x D4 x H42
  • 317-BR61 3 Drawer Night Stand W28 x D16
  • 317-BR72 Queen Panel Rails W82 x D8 x H2
  • 317-BR73 King Panel Rails W82 x D2 x H8

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