Girls want to have fun: Spun chair from Magis

February 19, 2011 Filed Under: Design, Furniture  Tags: Bench, Seating, Unique, Chair,  
Girls want to have fun: Spun chair from Magis

The circular seating Spun by Thomas Heatherwick designed for Magis, provides plenty of seating pass. Just depends on if you dare …

Wooden walk light switch point by Matthias Ries

February 19, 2011 Filed Under: Accessories, Lighting  Tags: Wood, Concrete, Light bar, Unique,  
Wooden walk light switch point by Matthias Ries

Matthias Ries was one of the German design-coming talents who have exhibited at Milan. In his light switch point with concrete base and wooden walk by I could not. The torch can be in the base back and forth and looks extremely smart also for two. The lamp has a built-in dimmer. Can use this by moving the light bar from... 

Bow bins from recycled buckets and rattan by Cordula Kehrer

February 19, 2011 Filed Under: Design, Eco design  Tags: Recycled stuff, Basket, Rattan, Plastic, Unique  
Bow bins from recycled buckets and rattan by Cordula Kehrer

Cordula Kehrer made from old, unsightly and holey plastic buckets incredibly good-looking paper baskets. You mend the holes with pasture, cane or rattan, and is still in one or the other to fall color. And each part is unique, great!

Modernism colors inspiration of interior furniture

February 19, 2011 Filed Under: Furniture, Trends  Tags: Interior Design, Contemporary, Modern, Vivid colors,  
Modernism colors inspiration of interior furniture

The photographer Janne Peters from Hamburg has a remarkably diverse portfolio, where I could browse for hours. My favorite is clearly the series of pictures, which she has dubbed the “Bauhaus”. The clear, sober style of the Bauhaus, translated into the language of form in warm colors instead of the classic Bauhaus... 

Simple paperline tableware by Tanja Niedermann

February 18, 2011 Filed Under: Food design, House Design, Kitchen  Tags: Unique, Tools, Tableware, Ceramic, Paper  
Simple paperline tableware by Tanja Niedermann

It’s Design Fair in New York. And I’m not there. But “paperline” by Tanja Niedermann for ASA Selection was officially nominated at the exhibition “Design of Germany” in New York to participate. ICFF New York is high on my wish list for next year. Not that I think Milan might be missed... 

Concrete hanging lamp aplomb by Foscarini

February 18, 2011 Filed Under: Lifestyle, Lighting  Tags: Traditional, Concrete, Hanging lamps, Ceiling Lamps,  
Concrete hanging lamp aplomb by Foscarini

The light aplomb of Foscarini is made of concrete. And since concrete is my favorite material, they moved very quickly to my favorites list. So here’s a quick note: your name, the light from the French. Aplomb is a solder, which traditionally serves the masons as a tool. Production side of the lamp is funnel with... 

Newly discovered furniture designer Lisa Hilland

February 18, 2011 Filed Under: Eco design, Furniture  Tags: Traditional, Contemporary, eco-friendly,  
Newly discovered furniture designer Lisa Hilland

The Swedish designer Lisa Hilland, presented in Milan, their playful Collection “My Grand Daughter’s Cabinet” – a mixture of Swedish design with traditional bonds and playful applications Very pretty My immediate favorites are the Sitzpouf, the flower bed and side table in flower shape from various... 

Stone tools from Post Fossil

February 18, 2011 Filed Under: Food design, Kitchen  Tags: Traditional, Stone, Tools, Compact Design,  
Stone tools from Post Fossil

Crushing, cutting and grind with stone tools such as our ancestors used. At least almost. Not quite as chic as these “Stone Tools” of Fossil post but just as functional. The idea came from Christine Birkhoven. I would like to try again.

Summer feeling on the Caribbean island inspired by Piet Boon

February 18, 2011 Filed Under: Hotel, House Design  Tags: Classic, Holiday, Natural, Traditional,  
Summer feeling on the Caribbean island inspired by Piet Boon

If the weather does not cooperate already, I will at least start in the week by far the most beautiful pictures I’ve unearthed in recent days. Designer Piet Boon rented on the Caribbean island of Bonaire beautiful course designed by his own holiday homes. We do not talk about prices. But one may dream.

Water and wine bottle design by Deuxpiece

February 17, 2011 Filed Under: Design, Kitchen  Tags: Glass, Stylish, Compact Design, Lounge,  
Water and wine bottle design by Deuxpiece

A good meal is not only a good bottle of wine, but also good water. The design of the carafe Deuxpiece combines both drinks in a stylish manner. The idea came from Florian Hauswirth Postal fossil.