The Cord Collection is a colorful new series of outdoor furniture inspired by those modernist string chairs made popular in places like Palm Springs. Designed by the Venice, California-based Ilan Dei Studio, the pieces are ergonomic and minimalist in design, yet completely durable and made to hold up in harsh temps. What’s even better is that you can hose them down when they need to be cleaned – awesome! Also, each piece is available in several color options. Pictured above is the Lounge chair.
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Gus*Modern launched a tremendous amount of stuff this year at High Point Market from textiles to sofas to tables and media cabinets (oh my!). Here are some of my faves:
The Harbord Loft Bi-Sectional is a compact sectional with mid-century inspired details and 100% FSC-certified wood. The chaise can be configured on the left, the right, or as standalone seating (below).
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I am cracking up over the title of this chandelier, called the Bird Poop Chandelier, made by Wyatt Little. Paying homage to his elementary schooldays, when he found himself standing below a beautiful Oak tree, shortly after being pooped on by a rather inconsiderate bird. Even though he says it was a regrettable moment, he took this particular memory and created something beautiful and lighthearted. Having been pooped on two separate occasions both while riding inside of a car, I can relate to the whimsy of this piece.
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Remember I recently mentioned that Lost Crates has expanded their offering beyond stationery for their monthly and quarterly subscriptions? Well, I’m pleased to announce the Design Milk Lost Crate – a special partner crate from Lost Crates that will feature designy goods hand-picked by me every month (or quarter) delivered to your doorstep! It’s like getting a surprise gift from a friend with very good taste!
Sign up for the waiting list on Lost Crates here to be notified when the DM subscription is ready. Also, follow us on Twitter or Facebook to get a sneak peek of what’s in the first crate!
Would you believe you can sit on that? The cactus-printed sofa and footrest from Maurizio Galante for Cerruti Baleri, might just be the only cacti that won’t stick you. Galante printed an image of the prickly, spiny plant onto bi-elastic fabric to create the Canapé Cactus sofa and the matching Tattoo footrest. While at first glance you might hesitate to sit, you will actually find a cushy place to rest. Who thought a cactus could be comfortable?
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Breg Hanssen has designed a new cabinet for Vij5 using Meike Meijer’s NewspaperWood (wood planks made from old newspapers). I really don’t like purple, but I am strangely drawn to this shade of pinkish lavender (at least that’s the color it’s appearing to be on my computer).
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London based furniture designer Vanja Bazdulj creates experimental pieces for her Rough & Ready collection. We featured the first part of the collection last year and most recently her vases entitled Big Wonkys (greatest name ever). The Margarita Chair is the latest piece to join the innovative and imperfect group of furniture.
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How would you like to work in an office like this?
Dufaylite, makers of a 100% recyclable, robust and versatile core material (recycled paper honeycomb) partnered with Leeds-based Duke Studios for a truly unique workspace environment. They created ten studio offices using their substrate material called Ultra Board.
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SaloneSatellite turned 15 this year, and in honor of the late great Steve Jobs, its theme was technology. Salone was the first design event on this scale to dedicate a section to young designers, although in this case, the criteria for “young” is under 35, so they are a little more established than the student designers seen at the likes of Greenhouse at the Stockholm Furniture Fair.
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Jennifer Rabatel is a product designer from France whose collection of The Extra ORdinary Objects was a way for her to turn basic objects into new things. The result is four collections of items that are a bit quirky but most definitely creative and functional.
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