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.
Add comment May 12th, 2008
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From Francesca:
The advantages to wall-mounted shelving systems are myriad. They can be engineered to fit any space, and unlike built-ins, they can be disassembled and reinstalled if you relocate. Before you make a move, though, check out the definitive guide to all matters pertaining to shelving: Books at Home.
Below: The top of the list would have to be the Vitsoe 606 Universal Shelving System, designed by Dieter Rams. This design-world favorite from the UK is infinitely flexible with various shelf widths and lengths, drawers, desks, and tables which can be configured to suit any storage needs. Available in black, off-white, or beech, exclusively in the US from Moss. Vitsoe’s restrained style does not come cheap. A modest desk-and-shelf set-up will run you about $5,000.
Below: The Atlas Industries as4 Shelving System is available in white oak (below), maple, walnut, or custom-painted solid wood. This system is beautifully built of solid wood with very sturdy steel brackets. Multiple components make it extremely versatile. The 5-by-8-foot configuration below is $1,186 per linear foot, or approximately $6,722. NB: Check out Design*Sponge’s DIY Atlas shelf guide.
Below: The Endless Shelf, designed by Werner Aisslinger. Connecting 14-inch squares, available in oak or cherry wood veneer, tea (green), or anthracite-stained MDF, and blue, orange or clear plastic. Aluminum joints and adjustable height feet from Luminaire.
Below: Favored by architects and widely used in university settings, the straightforward, well-engineered Rakks System components from the Rangine Corporation are manufactured in Needham, Massachusetts. Go to Rakks for information.
Below: The Elfa Storage System, available at The Container Store, offers solutions beyond the closet. The shelf and desk below is $478.59; available in several different wood laminate finishes.
Below: Cubits injection-molded 13.25-inch squares are very lightweight yet strong. A set of 12 sides (which makes 4 shelves) is $220 from DWR. Also available in orange.
Below: New from Ikea, the Anga Storage Combination features smooth-running drawers with drawer stop. The cord outlet in the back keeps all cords in one place, and the post has a groove for lighting and cabling. $868 at Ikea.
Below: Wall Units from Iss Designs: The base cabinets come in several size and design options, with a choice of cabinets and shelves. For pricing information and to orders shelves and cabinets, call Iss Designs (949-366-0780).
Below: Aliante Shelving System by Rodolf Dordoni for Capellini; supports available in satin or chromed nickel shelves in oak or wenge, among other options. Go to Unica Home for pricing information.
Below: Ulm Shelving System by Enzo Mari for Zanotta; aluminum alloy brackets and sheet steel shelving; go to Unica Home for pricing.
Below: The Treku Shelving System from DWR is made in Spain and is available in oak or wenge wood veneer with aluminum brackets. $1,050 to $1,550.
2 comments May 7th, 2008
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From Julie:
New from Boston-based Lekker Home: rough-finished teak and stainless steel dining room storage pieces imported from Belgium. We think these would be equally at home in an urban or rustic setting.
Below: Teak Rough Sideboard (58 by 18.5 by 33.5 inches); $1,950.
Below: Teak Rough Storage Cupboard (46 by 18 by 63 inches); $2,700.
Add comment May 6th, 2008
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From Julie and Francesca:
John Danzer, designer of historically inspired as well as original garden furniture, likes to operate under the radar. However, his small, third-floor showroom at 799 Madison Avenue in Manhattan—well known among the interior and garden design crowd—is open to the public. His company, Munder-Skiles, makes beautifully proportioned, graceful garden and outdoor furniture; it’s expensive, but it will last forever.
Below: The Rain Bench, top and bottom are identical so you can flip it over when it rains; $1,775.
Below: Swan Lounge Chair; $1,250, and ottoman; $560.
Below: The Jefferson Bench; $3,850.
Below: Taconic Lounge; $2600.
Add comment April 28th, 2008
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From Julie:
Brooklyn artist Paul Loebach (we featured his work here) showed his pieces last week at the Milan furniture fair’s Salone Satellite, a forum for emerging designers. Go to Yatzer: Design to Share for a great roundup of photos of Satellite highlights.
Add comment April 23rd, 2008
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From Julie:
Our roundup of the best dining benches.
MODERN
Below: Crate and Barrel’s Pacifica Bench; made of sustainably harvested, untreated teak. 73 inches long; $499.
Below: Context Furniture Truss Museum Bench in birch plywood and plastic laminate. Available in espresso, moss gray, red, or white. 60 inches long; $465.
Below: Henrybuilt’s Wood Bench 5 in solid, plain-sawn American black walnut. Also available in walnut, rift-cut white oak, teak, or wenge. 72 inches long; $3,200.
Below: Moooi Shaker-inspired solid oak AVL Bench; available in small (47 inches long) and large (70 inches long); colors (white, black, red, orange); natural wood. $1,268 or $1,340 at Unica Home.
Below: Staach Cain Collection bench; available in black, blue, gray, green, red, white, yellow, maple, or poplar. Each piece is handmade in the company’s NY workshop from certified wood. 47.25 inches long; $230 to $360 at Design Public.
Below: Belgium-made solid Oak Bench from Boston-based Lekker Home. Available in sizes ranging from 39 inches long to 98.5 inches long; from $660 to $1,100.
Below: Double Teak Dining Bench, imported from Belgium, 78.75 inches long, $800 (down from $880) at DWR.
TRADITIONAL
Below: New England bench from the Workshops of David T. Smith; visit the site for pricing information.
Below: Hancock Bench from Room and Board; 94 inches long; $529.
Below: Ikea Norden Bench in solid birch; 59 inches long; $59.
Below: Rustic Wood Bench in recycled Douglas Fir or redwood; 90 inches long, $1,250 at Country Barn Collection.
Add comment April 22nd, 2008
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From Julie:
Last week’s post on Jasper Morrison’s Crate generated a bit of controversy: Over at Yahoo’s Shine, staffer Anne Ichikawa called it “redonkulous.” Another reader said, “This looks and feels like an April Fool’s joke.” We did a bit of sleuthing and turned up a great piece in the International Herald Tribune,” which asks the question: “Why has the Crate become the most controversial object in design?”
Here’s the backstory: “When Established & Sons commissioned a piece from Jasper Morrison, he set out to design a bedside table. He concluded that he could not improve upon the old wooden wine crate in which he stored books beside his bed: ‘The main reason I did it was because I liked the old crate and wanted a couple more,’ Morrison says. The Crate is almost identical to the original, but it’s made from higher quality wood—Douglas fir, rather than splintery pine—and the joints are stronger. The only distinguishing feature is a small stamp on its side.”
At the very least, Morrison’s Crate reminds us how much we like simple forms and humble materials. It also reminded us to visit Established & Sons, where we discovered some new Jasper Morrison pieces in the Crate Series, which we instantly fell in love with. (For an update on what E & S is up to at the Milan Furniture Fair, go to Dwell.) In NYC, Moss carries pieces from the Crate Series; although these new designs are not on the site yet.
Below: Low Chair made of a tubular steel frame with solid Douglas Fir slats linked with fabric strips.
Below: Wardrobe of solid Douglas Fir with fabric hinges.
Below: Bookshelf of Douglas Fir.
1 comment April 21st, 2008
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From Julie:
Michigan-based Jebred Furniture recently launched an online site; the company’s painted poplar pieces are stylish, reasonably priced ($260 for the chairs; $390 for the loveseats, and $115 for the side tables), and come in a dozen colors, ranging from pale pink to hot lime. They remind us of a Rietveld chair crossed with an Adirondack.
Add comment April 14th, 2008
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From Janet:
On a recent trip to Ikea in Emeryville, I spotted Ikea’s new Vadero outdoor furnishing series in oiled acacia wood by Jon Karlsson. With its simple lines and sturdy construction, the furniture line embodies Scandinavian style at a very affordable price. Vadero Bench in red or black, $79.99; Vadero Table is $59.99.
Add comment April 10th, 2008
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From Sarah:
Located on Brick Lane in London, designer Olivier Geoffrey’s Unto This Last is a revolutionary furniture workshop and gallery that sells directly to the public. All products are manufactured on site using a computer-controlled machine; prices are comparable to mass-produced furniture, but the style is several steps up. Customers choose their pieces on site; material options include oak laminate, dark laminate, and white laminate, and the delivery time is five days. The team behind Unto This Last plans to replicate their made-to-order approach in new locations; stay tuned. N.B. Unto This Last is the title of a book by architectural theorist John Ruskin, who inspired the Arts and Crafts movement and advocated local craftsmanship and production.
Below: UTL’s elegant Coat Stand is as sculptural as it is functional; £62 in oak laminate.
Below: A range of T Benches; £75 to £180, depending on size and material.
Below: Trestle Table in oak, £350.
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