+ & – Bathroom Mirror From Boffi
A Bathroom cabinet in aluminium, with mirrored sliding doors. The opening mechanism works by rotating 90º on a central hinge, vertically positioned to allow free access to all the lateral spaces.
+/- by Studio Dror, for Boffi
Patricia Urquiola’s Tropicalia for Moroso
Tropicalia’s collection is composed of a chaise longue, armchair, chair with armrests, chair, outdoor bed and a swinging nest. The geometric frame of faceted steel tubing is covered with a skilful composition of plaiting, alternating solids and voids according to a precise pattern and displaying a meticulous eye for detail.
Tropicalia collection, by Patricia Urquiola, for Moroso
Neutraface House Numbers
Neutraface, by Christian Schwartz and House Industries, for Custom House Numbers
Very Neutra Pendant Light for Kartell
Elegant, austere and minimalist: Neutra is a suspension lamp made of two shell-like elements that encase the structure. It is a generously sized circular lamp ideal for contract furnishing or decidedly large rooms, with a diameter of 90cm its something to fill that empty space.
Neutra, by Ferruccio Lavian, for Kartell
Boffi Wings, a Flying Faucet
Presented at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2008, Milan, these two-handled fittings could be applied in the bath or kitchen.
Wings, by Mario Tessarollo, for Boffi
Pretzel Chair is back from Vitra.
In honor of George Nelson’s 100th birthday, Vitra has released a special re-edition (limited to 1,000) of Nelson’s Pretzel Chair he designed in 1952.
Pretzel Chair, by George Nelson, manufatured by Vitra, via: Design Related
Ligne Roset Pixel Clock
An unusual illuminated wall clock. Lacquered metal frame; two-part face with honeycomb structure in fibreglass and aluminium. Lit with 300 white LED’s; Swiss clock mechanism; titanium hands.
Pixel, by François Azambourg, for Ligne Roset
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Bell Side Table
Hand-blown in the traditional manner using a wooden mould, the transparent tinted glass base asserts a sculptural presence in space, contrasting intriguingly with the solid brass frame on top while also forming with it a harmonious unit recalling the elegant curving silhouette of a bell. [more...]
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