Bone Chairs and Coal Tables: World’s 6 Creepiest Furniture Pieces

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

Some furniture designers focus on timeless, classic pieces. Other designers focus on pieces that are interesting, artistic, and even creepy. Artwork does not have to hang on the walls or be tucked away in a corner where no one can touch it. It can be proudly displayed as a centerpiece, a functional piece of furniture, a conversation starter or simply that creepy piece of modern furniture that your friends can’t take their eyes off of.

Burnt Stools
Interior design is going green, and everything natural is hip and hot. Burned logs that are transformed into stools or end tables are unique, amazing, and just a little bit odd. Kaspar Hamacher of Belgium creates these natural works of art that are sure to be eye-catching additions to any home. The German word for ‘burnt out’ is ausgebrannt, and these stools are literally ausgebrant. A wooden log is stripped of all bark and then sections are actually burnt out to create distinctive legs with a smoky finish. Every stool is unique as the work of fire is naturally unpredictable. They are available in lengths that are appropriate for creating end tables as well as stools. Read More

The 23rd Annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) Editor’s Awards – Part II

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

More awards at the largest North American design trade show, dedicated strictly to modern and contemporary design capitalized on segments that were rich in originality and textural sufficiency as well as eco-friendliness.  ICFF 2011 winners circle continues with more talent, ingenuity and leadership in the design spectrum.

Materials – Mutina @ Stone Source

Wall Coverings – Piet Hein Eek

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Multifunctional Tiles by Opa Design

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Joanna Opalska, an up and coming Polish furniture designer is full of brilliancy and innovation.  The mastermind behind Opa Design, Joanna’s most recognizable innovation is the multifunctional tile collection which includes white porcelain square 6″x6″ wall tiles which, individually and collectively serve a purpose that’s far greater than just covering a wall with texture.  Each tile offers an independent function, be it a vase, a hanger, a container, key holder and even a lamp and represents distinctive design and textural façade.  When pieced together, these tiles take on a puzzle-like impression, arrangement of which is driven by functional fulfillments and stylistic dispositions.

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Contemporary Furniture Trends – Valentine’s Day Roses

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner with its most symbolic tribute to eternal love and passion being the red rose.  In the next couple of weeks close to 200 million red roses will be bought in United States, but in our world of contemporary furniture, unique statements of decorum are realized through a selective conglomeration of rose inspired, personified pieces from top Italian furniture manufactures and European furniture designers.  Any and all of this modern décor elements by default create romance, transforming dull spaces into exotic ones that ooze with passion, sentiment, and rapture.

Rose by Masanori Umeda for Edra is shaped like a rose and is even textured like one with luxurious velvet upholstery.  A definite haute couture item, Rose Chair closely resembles its namesake with padded petals that shape its seat and a molded metal frame.  Available in a variety of colors with the red version being its most popular/borderline iconic color.

Rose by Masanori Umeda for Edra

Rose by Masanori Umeda for Edra

Vitruvit Decorated Sinks with graphic rose patterns redefine modern bathroom décor, delineating grace, delicacy and distinctiveness simultaneously.  Minimal in shape, these modern basins in unusual triangular shape feature beautiful flowery splashes that dramatize an otherwise mainstream décor, add depth, and intensify modern minimalist bathroom with vitality.

Vitruvit Decorated Sinks with Graphic Rose Patterns

Vitruvit Decorated Sinks with Graphic Rose Patterns

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Contemporary Furniture Designers Celebrate Barbie’s 50th Birthday

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

2009 marked the 50th anniversary of a major cultural icon and throughout the December shopping season, all one could see in stores were anniversary editions of this cross generational symbol of high fashion, exquisite taste and sophisticated lifestyle.

The world of contemporary furniture did not miss the opportunity to pay tribute to Barbie’s milestone.  Kartell, a leader in plastic designer furniture, spearheaded the efforts with a limited edition of Louis Ghost Chair and a smaller Lou Lou Ghost Chair, both designed by Philippe Stark feature a transparent finish in powder pink and a hand illustrated vintage Barbie profile and logo.  Kartell, who also celebrated their 60th anniversary, extended the salute through a spectacular window display that placed Barbie in real life settings with real-life Kartell furniture.

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