05.27.09
Design 100
Metropolitan Home has selected their DESIGN 100 and Harry Allen’s ROLLERSTOP made it in at #40!
The Rollerstop is a cast-resin roller-skate doorstop that doubles as a bookend or a sculpture.
$95. in store.
04.15.09
FOR THE BIRDS
It’s time to welcome back our friends with feathers. They’re going to be looking for a posh pad to feed. Let’s see if we can help them out with these options from Blomus.
04.09.09
Celebrate Stripes
Origo Mix celebrates 10 years of success for Alfredo Haberli’s STRIPES.
The set of tableware created by Argentinean – born Haberli in 1999 has become an international success story. The distinctive colorful stripes of the Origo range have been featured in nine combinations so far. Ironically, Haberli’s original idea did not start with stripes, however, but rather with the idea of creating a set of white, stackable everyday tableware suitable for a wide range of uses. Stripes were only originally featured on the small egg cup. Now, 10 years later, Haberli has created a new design with his ORIGO MIX, drawing on all the previous color combinations and resulting in something that very much speaks of today.
04.02.09
Nike Airforce 1 takes on Maharam
We all need a pair of these! Nike sportswear collection AF1 is on the move again. Nike has requested 18 innovators from around the world to put their ingenuity out there and re imagine the AF1 collection. Included in the selection is Maharam, the american textile house well known for its leadership in textile design. Maharam’s interpretation of the AF1 is constructed in LAYERS a wool felt designed by Hella Jongerius.
03.25.09
Table Tatoos
Ink Dish Design has paired with well known Hollywood tatoo artist PAUL TIMMAN to create their first collection of tatoo-inspired tableware. The premiere collection is based on the Japanese style that TIMMAN is noted for . Individual pieces range between $14. to $20.
03.18.09
Rock and Roll Style
Initium Eyewear has come to I.D.
Initium, a california based company delivers rock and roll silhouettes to individuals demanding eyewear teaming with attitude, design, sophistication and quality. All styles are created with a particular musician in mind. Initium designer Darin Denne, says its a way for him to give back to artists who have influenced his life with their music.
In the HOT seat
Dots, is the first time that a fireplace and seating have been brought together to create a portable product family. Designed by Werner Aisslinger, the cylindrical elements can be assembled on a bacony, on the terrace or in the garden, and together they generate a backdrop which lends itself to communication – a modern interpretation of sitting around a campfire. The minimalist design makes experincing the fire the genuine focus and creates hours of atmosphere. The textile cushions are weather resistant and can be washed. The DOT is available in two sizes.
03.07.09
When you just don’t want your friends to go…
Good design isn’t just about beauty or form. Good design is also about making our lives a little easier, just a little more enjoyable. And if so, shouldn’t we celebrate the functional as well as the beautiful. That’s where BLU DOT comes in.
The ONE NIGHT STAND by BLU DOT is a sleeper sofa that doesn’t look like one. Sort of like a wolf in sheeps clothing. Just remove the the back cushions and flip the seat forward. Voila! an instant queen sized mattress.
02.26.09
The Rainy season is coming…we’re a boot away
As we look forward to the April showers we need to find our rain gear. We found a pair of boots that can adorn your home all of the time. These traditional rain boots are transformed into elegant vases when molded in fine CZECH porcelain. Designed by Maxim Velcovsky for Qubus.
02.25.09
A stroke of artistic genius
Again Harry Allen takes us the the edge of REALITY with his BRUSH VASE. Originally intended to hold paint brushes, but the thought of filling it with flowers is a beautiful idea as well.
Coming to I.D. Spring of 09′
