Light bulb is a revolutionary product in it of itself, which makes it even more unique when it is used outside of its predictable functional realm. Check out these metamorphosed light bulb modern designs, formed like modern acoustic panels, contemporary lighting installations and modern accessories; and be the judge of how inventive these creative re-inventions really are.
(de)light Wine Glass by Cristina Ferraz Rigo
Sticky Lamp by Chris Kabel
Accustica by Altera Design Studio
What happens when the inspiration comes from a Byzantine Empress, the craftsmanship, from Italy’s legendary mosaic manufacturer and the vision, from a French design virtuoso who’s been revolutionizing haute couture fashion for over three decades? The result is a mind-blowing experience to say the least, a collection full of poetic foresight that reverberates as a form of art fashioned with creativity, innovative praxis and a bona fide commitment to celebrating past and present with femininity, artistry, fashion and design as its indoctrinating principles.
Presented at the 2011 Milan Furniture Fair, the Theodora Collection by Christian Lacroix for Sicis is inspired by a beautiful courtesan who became Empress of the Byzantine Empire, co-ruling with her husband as equal, advocating women’s rights, religious freedoms, protecting the less fortunate and cementing many societal ideologies based on which modern-day cultures are governed. Theodora was considered the most powerful and influential woman in the history of the empire which she achieved with her intelligence, perseverance and lust for life.
A Pennsylvania based company that was founded in 2004, showcased their talent and brilliance at the 2011 International Contemporary Furniture Fair. Unconventional, original and innovative, Art of Board re-utilizes broken skateboards by reshaping them into tiles and transforming them into vibrant, attention grabbing modern wall coverings and furniture surfaces for both residential and commercial use.
Today, the world and the industry mourn the loss of one of its most iconic legends, a royalty on and off screen, who defined Hollywood glamour and fascinated all of us for over six decades. The quintessential movie star, Elizabeth Taylor was a mesmerizing figure both endowed and tormented by notorious stardom that quilted her life. Taylor’s professional and personal legacy includes two Oscars, seven husbands, a fascinating dating record that includes the world’s most influential personalities such as Frank Sinatra, Henry Kissinger and Malcolm Forbes, her humanitarian work and her dedication to those she loved. Elizabeth Taylor will be remembered as a powerful symbol of vitality and fortitude, the face that launched a thousand ships and the most unforgettable purple eyes. A true one-of-a-kind Hollywood Giant.
Elizabeth Taylor
One of the most exciting collections presented at the 2011 Maison et Objet show in Paris was from none other than Jamie Hayon for Lladro Atelier. Titled Metropolis, the collection encompassed porcelain objects in a form of modern vases, contemporary mirrors and designer lamps shaped like skyscrapers. Although each object is truly striking in its own right, when set up together, the arrangement is reminiscent of a cityscape with a polarizing twist that is futuristic and whimsical at the same time.
