Let’s kick off the holiday weekend with some really innovative design. Today I bring you Bike Furniture.  It doesn’t need much explanation, as its name pretty much says it all. But, I’ll give you one anyway. This collection of truly unique furniture comes from Bike Furniture Design, a design and manufacturing studio that specializes in turning recycled steel and aluminum bicycle rims, handlebars and frames into modern furniture.  These designs are completely different from what I think of w... Read Full Story

I was browsing around the web earlier today when I came upon this.  Before I could figure out why I was fascinated I was and after a moment I realized what it was.  Underneath its cocoon like covering, the Zeppelin is a very traditional looking chandelier. This cover makes its overall look so modern though. It’s this paradox that makes it so very interesting and unique. This is just one of the captivating designs of Marcel Wanders. If you’re not familiar with him, know that I’m far from the ... Read Full Story

Sometimes the simplest things bring the most inspiration, and often the simplest designs are the most impressive. Both of these ideals are beautifully illustrated in the work of Shige Hasegawa.  Hasegawa is a product and interior designer whose work I have just come upon but was instantly impressed.  Hasegawa studied at Washington State University and has since done several exhibits, the majority of which have been in Japan and Milan. The two images shown here are from his Hana Collection fo... Read Full Story

I was happy to get an email invite to the Niels Van Eijk & Miriam Van der Lubbe Subjects exhibit at the Dutch Textiles Museum Tilburg. It opened this past weekend, and while I would have loved to have gone I’m stuck on the other side of the world. I thought the least I could do is share with you some of Van Eijk & Van der Lubbe’s most interesting works (in my opinion). So, here it is! Half a Table, 2003 Bibu Bench, 2008 La Divina Commedia, 2008 And one of my previously mentioned ... Read Full Story

I love innovative lighting, and this new design from Marcus Tremento is exactly that.  This lighting seams to float above, looking natural and modern at the same time. Paper Landscapes is just one example of Tremento’s amazing work. Check out his website here. This brilliant lighting is currently on display as part of the Between Lines exhibit at the Framziska Kessler Gallery in Zurich.  If I was closer, I would defiantly be there.  If you can get there, you have until Aug 30 - this is one n... Read Full Story

and get a Solar Table! This is more than your ordinary table, this table has the potential to revolutionize the way energy is stored and produced. The top is covered with cells that collect solar energy all year, feeding your home with energy you need.  Sleek style and energy conversation? Well, I’m sold.  And as an added bonus, it kind of looks like you’re playing a crossword puzzle too, which as a write I love. This table is the first of its kind, but plans are underway to create a bench, ... Read Full Story

Yup, that’s what it claims, and after a little of my own research I feel good about passing that claim onto you. Legare Sustainable is made of Moso Bamboo, the most sustainable species of bamboo, which re-grows extremely quickly.  Even its amber finish is made through a non toxic process. You know I love green, so this collection is something I’m happy to have found and to be sharing with you. Legare is known for being fun to assemble and has been around for awhile. They claim each piece ca... Read Full Story

When I hear Sputnik Lamp I think of the retro modern piece that’s been adorning homes since the mid-century. I do not picture this. And there’s a good reason. This Sputnik was not designed to resemble the Sputnik Lamp I’m talking about, but instead the other Sputnik – the world’s first Earth-orbiting artificial satellite one. And that it does. So besides its cool space-age look, why is it I like this lamps o much?  Well to start, its four antennae/light sabers can pivot into diff... Read Full Story

  I came across an interesting article today on Forbes.com.  It’s from a few months back but I think it’s still relevant now and definitely interesting.  The article was titled Top Ten Things To Buy Before The Economy Improves and included exactly that. What does this have to do with you?  Well, interestingly enough furniture was among those things on the list.  What do you think? Have you gotten any great deals on furniture in recent months? Rounding out the top 10 were : -A House -A Car -A ... Read Full Story

There is something about these chairs that is truly captivating.  I’m pretty sure it’s the contrast between the classic design of the furniture and its bold graphics, but the beautiful close up landscapes and attention-grabbing flags don’t hurt either. These chairs come from Teo Jasmin, whose variety of designs includes scenes from popular cities like New York, Paris, and London as well as country flags and a few pop culture-inspired designs. Its collection includes other items created with... Read Full Story