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The Best of Habitare 2012

The Best of Habitare 2012

During Helsinki Design Week, I visited Habitare 2012, a furniture and design fair that drew about 57,000 people over the five days it was open. There was such great work on display including a large amount of student designs and work by Finnish designers.

Abstract Needlepoint and Knitting by CRESUS artisanat

Abstract Needlepoint and Knitting by CRESUS artisanat

The Etsy shop, CRESUS artisanat, run by Japan-based artist Haruhi, is a needlepoint and knitting wonderland.

Modular Antler and Horn Coat Rack by 5LAB

Modular Antler and Horn Coat Rack by 5LAB

Barcelona-based architecture and design studio 5LAB, founded by Roberto Paparcone and Iñigo Gómez, creates modular and flexible objects like this cool coat rack consisting of different sizes and shaped horns and antlers.

London Design Festival 2012: Installations at the V&A

London Design Festival 2012: Installations at the V&A

The V&A was bursting at the seams with installations for London Design Festival 2012. Here are three of the best - nendo's Mimicry Chairs, Bench Years from Established & Sons and Ice Angel by Dominic Harris.

Reusing Glass Bottles to Make Lamps: UTREM LUX by Degross Design

Reusing Glass Bottles to Make Lamps: UTREM LUX by Degross Design

UTREM LUX is the name of a sustainable design project by Degross Design & Innovation that takes old glass bottles and reuses them to make lamps.

Wallflower Photographic Wall Decals

Wallflower Photographic Wall Decals

We've featured wall decals before but never ones that are from high-resolution photographs. These Wallflower wall stickers are from high-quality photos that are enlarged to enormous proportions and are a great alternative to wallpaper.

Modern Outdoor Patio Furniture: Nautico by Ubica

Modern Outdoor Patio Furniture: Nautico by Ubica

From the Barcelona design studio Ubica, the Nautico collection of outdoor furniture is a modular design with angled backs and sides made of stainless steel. The overall shape has clean lines that are made with its large, wide cushions making it comfortable to lounge poolside.

Rusty Iron Furniture: The Network Collection by Studio9

Rusty Iron Furniture: The Network Collection by Studio9

I would never have thought if you said the words "rusty iron furniture" that I would ever like it. However, there is something appealing about these pieces from Israeli designer Yifat Levin of Studio9. I don't know if it's the rawness of the metal or the potential for interacting with the material that I like best...

Philippe Starck and Axor Launch New Faucet Collection

Philippe Starck and Axor Launch New Faucet Collection

I headed to Berlin last week to attend the launch of the Axor Starck Organic bathroom collection, which is a collaboration between design genius Philippe Starck and the German company Hansgrohe's luxury brand, Axor. The collection combines a sleek, organic faucet form with a revolutionary way of saving water.

Mestizodizenio Argentinian Design: Punchy Geometric Furniture

Mestizodizenio Argentinian Design: Punchy Geometric Furniture

Mestizodizenio is a line of furniture from young Argentinian designer Leonardo Puppo. The line focuses on practical designs but with a punch that makes each one stand out. Each piece mixes wood with another color, or even black and white, which gives them their own personality.

Wooden Book Box Shelving by Fabio Vinella

Wooden Book Box Shelving by Fabio Vinella

I think this shelving - called Once Upon a Time - by Fabio Vinella is such a fun idea. It can even be used as seating.

Furniture Inspired by Your Socks by Greg Papove

Furniture Inspired by Your Socks by Greg Papove

Vancouver-based designer Greg Papove has created a collection of furniture that was inspired by your everyday socks and the stories they have to tell. Socks + Furniture is a coffee table, floor lamp, and sofa that challenge one to take a second look at the mundane and not to overlook the simple things in life.

Super Thin Silhouette Lamp by Diogo Frias

Super Thin Silhouette Lamp by Diogo Frias

Diogo Frias designed this ultra-thin Silhouette lamp that reminds me of Magritte...

Window Chair and Couch by Mars Designstudio

Window Chair and Couch by Mars Designstudio

At this year's Tent London Mars Designstudio launched the Window Chair and Couch, a project influenced by ancient window forms.

Ponte Table by Strala

Ponte Table by Strala

Strala is known for their line of limited edition objects but this year they're mixing it up with their "cult object" line of unlimited pieces. The Ponte table is the first such design and it's a good one. The angular wood frame is made of solid oak and stands out under the glass tabletop. The sharply angled legs are to hold the weight of the glass but aesthetically they really make the table.