If
you’ve always wanted to sail but never had the chance, here’s your
opportunity to try it safely on dry land. Les Ateliers Guyon developed
these Sail Benches in Vercheres, a small town near Montreal, Quebec. The
concept for this urban furniture project was to create an unusual work
where the public can sit and listen to the sound of wind and […]
The Banana
Table, a stylish furniture piece inspired by the stem of the fruit, was
designed by Florida-based 3D modeler/designer Craig Monroe. “After a
couple of weeks trying to think of new projects, the idea struck one day
after lunch,” Monroe told Freshome. “There was a banana peel in front
of me. Eventually, I thought about it as furniture […]
Forms
in Nature is a collection of chandeliers by Denmark-based design group
Hilden Diaz. The pieces were inspired by nature drawings by Darwinist
Ernst Haeckel. Not only are these chandeliers striking in appearance,
they also cast interesting shadows on the surrounding walls. The
sculptural design mimics a tree and its roots, twisted and intertwined
in a […]
Young
Parisian designer Alice Vincent started with the idea of a pillow and
turned it into a trio of shapes and colors that came to be known as Le
Séduisant. The seductive chair (séduisant means seductive in French) has
a contemporary elegance to its smooth, detailed lines. The chair was
imagined by Alice, a design student at the École Bleue Paris, […]
By
day, they are expertly crafted carvings with captivating detail and a
rich wood texture. At night, they cast intricate shadows of trees and
geometric shapes onto the surrounding walls. These intricately detailed
lamps were created by Pranaya Design, a team of two who designed both
the lamps and the laser-cutting technology to produce them. […]
Illusion
Side Table | Essey Click here to buy at amazon.com No, you’re not
seeing things. Yes, you really can buy this. The Essey Illusion Side
Table ($270) might be the coolest use of clear acrylic that we’ve seen
used in furniture design. This handmade showstopper is molded to create
the illusion of cloth draped over […]
Nested
Hanging Lounge Chair | Dot & Bo Click here to buy at dotandbo.com
The Nested Hanging Lounge Chair ($900) from Dot & Bo is our idea of
urban bohemia at its finest. With this contemporary, organic take on a
mid-century design, you’ll add laid-back cool to your living room,
office or covered porch and make […]
Recycled Rope Magazine Rack | Uncommon Goods Click here to buy at
uncommongoods.com We’re a little embarrassed to admit it, but sometimes
we just get too busy to read. We’re new-car excited when our favorite
magazines come in the mail, but once we thunk them down on the coffee
table it could be weeks before we […]
In our
quest to deliver inspiration, we’ve compiled 10 sofa design styles,
each hiding a distinct history in its visual features. Whether you are
starting out as a designer or are simply intrigued by the variety of
sofas available, this post will offer you a chance to learn more.
These styles have defied the test of time and can still be […]
The
idea of leg-supported seating units does not appeal much to Polish
designer Iwona Kosicka, who recently created SWING, her version of a
comfortable chair. This playful piece showcases elegant woodwork and
hangs from the ceilings of character-filled rooms. SWING is an example
of a high-quality and minimalist design, as well as an open invitation
to […]
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