August 16th, 2010 — Design

Summer 2010 sees the launch of the new stool, Cap , the first release from DFTS Factory , the design and manufacturing company forged from the embers of one of Sweden’s most active underground design pairings, Don’t Feed The Swedes. This clever new design collective seems like they’re ready to make their mark.
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DFTS Factory Launches with the Cap Stool
August 16th, 2010 — Design, Furniture, Furniture products
Black Leatherette Modern Stylish Bed
Features:
- Contemporary Bed
- Select hardwood construction
- Padded black leatherette upholstery
- Extra cushioned Leatherette headboard with bolster shape cushions
- Chrome legs
- Wave-side design
Bed is available in Queen size
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Black Leatherette Modern Stylish Bed w/Padded Headboard
August 14th, 2010 — Design

Dominic Wilcox is an artist, designer, inventor and “thinkerupper” who works within the territory of the everyday. Everyday objects, environments, buildings, human interaction, no area of normality is out of reach. His work, which is usually layered with an ultra dry wit, places a spotlight on the banal, always adding a new, alternative perspective on things we take for granted. Since graduating from Ron Arad’s Design Products MA course at the Royal College of Art in 2002, his work, which includes the notorious War bowl , has been exhibited widely around the world.
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Friday Five with Dominic Wilcox
August 13th, 2010 — Furniture, Furniture products
Select hardwood construction with oak veneers
Rustic burnished oak finish
Double pedestal trestle table expands 118″
Base expands from two to four pedestals
Buffet & Hutch are accented with brass hardware and ahve ample storage capabilities
Chairs feature brass nail-head accents and fabric seats
Dimensions:
Dining table: 78″/98/118″L x 44″D x 30″H
Arm chair: 25″L x 28″W x 42″H
Side chair: 21″L x 28″W x 42″H
Buffet & hutch: 68″L x 20″D x 98″H
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Rustic Burnished Oak Finish Formal Dining Table w/Options
August 13th, 2010 — Design

Estudio Estres designed a bat-style birdhouse called Mus. via MoCo Loco © 2010 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Art , Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments | Tweet This | Share on Facebook
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Bat House
August 13th, 2010 — Designer Stuff

Why are we obsessed with the Obsession Series by Kwangho Lee?
Because its made out of gardening hoses!
Following his motto “Ordinary objects can become something else,” Kwangho Lee leaves us wanting more. But no worries. Using just hoses and PVC tube, the South Korean designer has created an entire collection of chairs, sofas, coffee tables and more by weaving the hose together.

You see the process of how one braid turns into a sofa here.
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August 12th, 2010 — Design

Dave Hakkens has created Breaksoap , a new soap concept that removes hand pumps from the equation. Dave explains, “Most of the hand soap is replaced by soap pumps. However a lot of the soap pumps contain a lot of chemicals. The main reason why the hand pump was introduced is because it’s more hygienic and easier to use
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Breaksoap by Dave Hakkens
August 12th, 2010 — Design

The Pixa 1 table by Martin Schmitz of Hellauf is a simple white table, nothing exciting until — you look closely at its legs. The legs are made up of rotating squares that you can move in all kinds of directions for a fun, pixelated look. via Stilsucht © 2010 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments | Tweet This | Share on Facebook
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Pixa 1 Table by Hellauf
August 11th, 2010 — Design

Grant Sonnex is a furniture designer/maker located in Gloucestershire in the UK. Grant was an award-winning BBC producer, but decided to move on and train with renowned furniture designer maker David Savage. He then established his own fine furniture workshop making contemporary fine furniture.
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Grant Sonnex
August 11th, 2010 — Design

Giving kids a space of their own to dream, play and create momprenuers and San Francisco-based designers Gitane Royce and Nisreen Witt founded Modern Playhouse , which makes sustainable and modern playhouses for children. The durable, unobtrusive structures invite creativity envisioned upon a play based learning philosophy, and fit seamlessly with the decor of a home. The playhouses inspire creativity through simplicity bu adapting for multiple uses; feeding the imagination and engaging kids of all ages as they grow. Sophisticated, sustainable, and safe, Modern Playhouse is dedicated to eco-friendly production; built to last, and made with locally-sourced and recycled materials. They currently have two models, the Wedge House (above) and Circle House (below)
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Modern Playhouse