Friday, December 18th, 2009
Who said that modern furniture and contemporary furnishings should have any limitations? Validating the notion that in fact, modern furniture design knows no barriers, especially in the choice of materials, are a few examples where conventional forms are executed using unconventional materials yet all these extraordinary pieces maintain their practical demeanor.
Honey Pop Chair by Tokujin Yoshioka is made out of paper. Yes, paper – you heard it…so avoid spilling drinks or lighting candles around it. The Honey Pop Chair is built using 120 pieces of glassine paper which are glued together and precisely contoured into a multi dimensional structure which when “opened”, fashions a honeycomb silhouette, hence the namesake.
Honey Pop Chair by Tokujin Yoshioka
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Tags: Chairs, Contemporary Furniture, Furnishings, Modern Furniture, Platform Bed, Platform Beds
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Although the immediate reaction and association with this style gears towards the glitzy and convoluted, the modern interpretation of Baroque stylistic dimensions is quite tasteful and elegant, especially when seen through the masterful products of leading Italian manufacturers like Tonin Casa and Cattelan Italia. Dominated by extravagant, complex forms and fancy, at times flamboyant abundance of details, Baroque modern furniture is typified by the amalgamation of two fundamentally opposing styles – one emphasizing unobtrusive unity of shapes, textures, colors with distinct concentration on functionality while the other focusing on ornamentation, drama, eccentric redundancy and grandeur.
Bexley Round Dining Table with white lacquered curved legs and clear glass top. Vivienne Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs with Chrome metal legs, curved back and elegant silhouette by Tonin Casa
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Tags: Baroque, Cattelan Italia, Design, Designer Furniture, Italian Furniture, Modern Furniture, Tonin Casa
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Not only for reflections sake, these days, mirrors have become integral parts of well decorated spaces. With three dimensional attributes, mirrors serve as brightening factors in a dark room, add drama and off course, provide spatial enhancements. Mirrors have come a long way and are used almost everywhere in the house and not just for practical reasons. Here are some of the latest and greatest designer mirrors that hit the furniture market in 2009.
Quatrodiluna Mirror by Steven Holl for Horm
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Tags: Bedroom Decor, Bedroom Furniture, Contemporary Furniture, Design, Designer Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, European Furniture, Home Decor, Horm, Italian Furniture, Living Room Furniture, Modern Furniture, Steven Holl
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Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Selex Blok Red Walk-on Modern Platform Bed by Milmueble
Historically, the bedroom has been referred to as a room used primarily for sleeping and thus the importance of its style and furniture was often overlooked, if not dismissed altogether. But as we ponder upon our busy lives and days filled with consuming tasks, we remember that at some point in our day, we all wish we could spend the day in bed, in our bedroom that is…and not necessarily catching up on our sleep, but mostly lounging and enjoying its relaxed atmosphere. Read More
Tags: Bedroom Decor, Bedroom Furniture, Bedroom Sets, Contemporary Furniture, Milmueble, Modern Furniture, Platform Bed, Platform Beds
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