It's a love/hate sorta thing: I've enamored with the look of these Bonnie and Clyde nesting tables, but bumming cause I know I can never make them on my own. "BONNIE AND CLYDE nesting tables transform themselves in new surroundings and situations, from tabletop to table base, from basket to shelving." Made from cold-formed mahogany, rubber, plywood, and designed by Anna Thomas.
If you have a fan of everything modern on your Christmas list and need some gift-giving ideas, you might want to check out Mod Livin’s Under $100 Gift Shop, but don’t worry, there’s plenty to choose from closer to $50. And what’s great is there’s something for everybody! Here’s just a sampling:
Jonathan Adler Gloss Lantern Vase, $44 + $7.95 shipping.
Flensted Flowing Rhythm Mobile, $45 + $4.95 shipping.
Belgian designer Philippe Allaeys' floating bunk beds look beautiful and comfortable. They don't suggest a weight limit, but I don't think these are for bed-jumping. The only downside: there's nowhere to stash your secrets. Check out alpha.be for more of Allaey's work.
New for 2007 is designer Ron Arad’s Misfits sectional sofa. Its steel frame is covered by ‘injected flame-retardant polyurethane foam.’ Available through Moroso, no price is given which means it's one of those if-you-have-to-ask-how-much-it-costs-you-can’t-afford-it deals.
Powerhouse "coffee table book" publishers Taschen will offer Modern Architecture A-Z, edited by Peter Gossel, later this month. "This tome puts the architects in the spotlight, profiling individuals so that readers can get a clear overview of their bodies of work. Each architect's entry features a portrait, quote, and short biography as well as a description of important works, historical context, and general approach; illustrations include… Continue Reading
The Bemz Metropolis Collection are Scandanavian modern furniture covers designed specifically for Ikea products.
Scandanavian Modern? "Warm, luminous gold tones and cool, winter hues of blue and green are paired with earth neutral colours to evoke memories of classic Scandinavian design during the 1950/60´s. Bemz´s new Prisma Stripe in Moss Green is the signature design for the Metropolis collection which invigorates the retro, moody… Continue Reading
Check out these 8-bit gourds from EvilMadScientist.com. Truly, an example of the creative minds of Geekdom.
"Gourds like these have a hard shell, about 3 mm thick, that is rather hard to cut through. We used a loose drill bit (turned by hand) to make the initial cut. From there, a regular hobby knife (e.g., x-acto) works well. Once the soft flesh and seeds are scooped out, the hard shell can dry to make a semi-permanent display."
It's never too soon to educate on the brilliance of modern design...
Here's Blue Ant Studio's Modern Classics Alphabet, milestones in modern architecture and furniture from Aalto to Zeisel.
A comfortable, modern Chaise lounge, "The 'Big Easy' Chaise Loungers offer the ideal seating solution for relaxation and comfort. An ergonomic wave shape typifies the uncomplicated designs in this range and the high shine silver finish of the elegant metal frames sets off any choice of upholstery beautifully, choose from the vast range of textiles and leather available."
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Here's a free downloadable, vintage "scary sounds" album "Sounds To Make You Shiver"
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Some scarily awesome animation Mad Monster Party: The Mummy
Check out this candlestick designed by Harry Allen. It’s available through Velocity Art and Design for 70 bucks. The plastic resin candlestick is billed as a ‘thoroughly modern cast of an old time Chianti bottle.’ I don’t get it...why not just buy a bottle of Chianti–in the appropriate basket–drink the wine and then shoot some white paint at it? You’d probably want to add a candle ring to prevent wax from… Continue Reading
Have you heard about DNA 11? They create very personal art from their customers’ DNA or fingerprints. They SAY that they are making ‘one-of-a-kind’ abstract ‘masterpieces’, or are they REALLY a front for the government to collect DNA and fingerprints from unsuspecting narcissists...hmmmm?
Fingerprint images start at $190; DNA portraits start at $390.
Check out Jette Scheib and Neels Kattentidt’s "Half a Portion" mirror available through the MoMA store. It has half a porcelain dinner plate attached to that serves as a shelf. The reflection of the plate plays a trick on the eye, of course, creating the illusion of a whole plate. The 17.75 h x 10.75 w x 6.25"d mirror will set you back $198 if you’re not a member and $178 if you are. Lovely.
Sigurdur Gustafsson’s Take Away Lamp ($84) is made of fiberglass fabric. It measures 38cm by 32 cm and is illuminated by a 25 watt bulb. Okay, is this DIY-able or what?? The trick would be to get your hands on some fiberglass fabric, which just happens to be available online at TAP Plastics. A lightweight plain weave in a 50" by one linear yard piece will set you back 10 bucks. I'd treat it like a heavy upholstery fabric, as far as my… Continue Reading
How High the Moon Chair, designed by Shiro Kuramata, ‘reflects the ephemeral sensation of floating and release from gravity.’ The chair is made of nickel plated steel mesh. This combination produces a ‘high reflectance’ that makes the chair dissolve in light, ‘minimizing it’s impact on the surroundings’. At $9,975 a pop, it would certainly make my bank account feel lighter.
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