From Julie:
De La Espada, the London-based company founded by Luis De Oliveira and Fatima De La Espada (from Porto and Madrid, respectively), is on a roll. They added Istanbul-based Autoban to their roster not long ago; now they’ve got new designs from Brit minimalist Matthew Hilton, a veteran of furniture wrangling. See his work for UK furniture manufacturer Case at Dezeen; also see his Cross Table at Steal This Look: Dining Room.
Below: 340 Lounge Chair; from $2, 250.
Below: Light Extending Rectangular Table; from $5,580.
Below: Colombo Dining Chair; from $1,350.
Below: Light Oval Table; from $4,460.
May 13th, 2008
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From Francesca:
David Weeks, one of our favorite lighting designers, has just introduced his first furniture collection. The Sculpt line of upholstered pieces is inspired by topographic maps and Barbara Hepworth’s modernist stone sculptures. Weeks started out as a sculptor, which is evident in the asymmetrical shapes that appear to float on a stainless steel frame. The 10-foot sofa ($15,000), 8-foot sofa ($12,300), and armchair ($6,720) are serious investment pieces; available at Ralph Pucci International. See 10 Easy Pieces: Mod Bath Sconces and 10 Easy Pieces: Desk Lamps; also see Our Houses.
May 13th, 2008
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From Julie:
Forward-thinking German kitchen design house Bulthaup presented its latest system last month at the Milan furniture fair—the open and mobile b2 Kitchen Workshop. The system is inspired by a workshop layout: the workbench contains the sink and the range; the tool cabinet houses all the utensils, dishware, and food; and the appliance cabinet houses the oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator. When not in use, the tool cabinet and the appliance cabinet can be closed. Via Materialicious, via Dezeen.
May 13th, 2008
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From Julie:
Below: Fluted Glass Table Lamp with an antiqued gold glass base and natural linen shade; $149 at West Elm.
Below: Stoolen Lamp of reclaimed wood from Brooklyn-based Uhuru Design.
May 12th, 2008
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From Julie:
Melina and Dodd Raissnia operate Peace Industry out of a small storefront in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley district. About five years ago, the couple traveled to Iran to establish their rug-making enterprise. After trekking through obscure mountain camps and villages, they discovered a small group of natives still practicing the ancient nomadic art of felt making. The result is Peace Industry, a line of rugs designed by Melina and manufactured in Iran, where the couple owns a workshop and employs local artisans. The rugs are hand made in small batches from 100 percent lamb’s wool and natural dyes and can be ordered directly from Peace Industry (they also do special orders). Design Within Reach recently began carrying some pieces as well.
Below: Spill Rug (3-foot-7-inch by 5-foot-8-inch size is $750).
Below: Transport (3-foot-7-inch by 5-foot-8-inch size is $750).
Below: Flicker; 6-by-8-foot size is $1,680.
May 12th, 2008
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