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Steal This Look: West Elm Lamp

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.

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Floors, Walls, & Windows: Peace Industry Felt Rugs

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.

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Architect Visit: ARO

From Julie:

Although this highly theoretical NYC firm designs award-winning university buildings and important residences in Telluride and Martha’s Vineyard (see this one at Materialicious), we prefer this modest modernist house in Garrison, NY. It has an undeniable Ice Storm-ish appeal, yet is forward looking in its detailing. Go to Architecture Research Office to see more.

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Furniture: Atlantico Felt Bench

From Julie:

Designed by Japanese collaborative Leif.designpark for Atlantico (the slightly more afffordable line from London-based furniture maker De La Espada), the new Lin Bench in oiled oak or walnut, upholstered in felt or cotton. About $2,000; go to Atlantico for retailers.

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