Nothing says Halloween Night like a brooding candelabra. Although it was designed in 2005, until now, I hadn’t seen the big bold candelabra by Roderick Vos for Moooi. Made from laser cut, powder coated sheet metal, this candelabra stands at about 41″ high and 37″ across – its big. The line also includes a smaller candelabra and a menorah @ Moooi
La Literal by Lievore Altherr and Molina brings bunk beds to whole new level. These beds fold up to the wall mounted frame, making spaces multifunctional. The design is so minimal and light, it almost takes on a sculptural appeal. The beds come in many iterations including single, double and bunk beds. The uses range from private residential to hostels.
David M. Mitchell
Lynn Dunham
Contemporary Fine Artsit Representation
Hamptons – New York
631-241-9120
lynn@lynndunham.com
www.lynndunham.com
VOOS in Brooklyn is a hub of activity for furniture that has been locally designed and made. The collection is ecclectic yet cohesive. VOOS brings new pieces in all the time and expands its designer list regularly. Something is going on here, check it out.
We all have the recycler in us – how many times have you reused a nice giftbag and pretended it was new? Re Wrap Gift Bag puts it all out there by recording your giftbag’s travels for all to see. Nice bag, good story @ www.In2Green.com
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These Glass Logs were originally designed for a Sunset Idea House in the San Francisco Bay Area. They were so popular that Jeff Benroth decided to create a limited edition of fifty. Impressing a real piece of wood into a specially bound casting sand creates a mold – then pouring 2300 degree F molten glass into the mold results in decorative glass logs. Although they are not meant to be used in a fire, you can create a pretty great ambience by placing votives around them.
Designer Stephen Roberts envisioned this 3000 square foot in Chelsea, New York as a giant light box. Elements such as doors and the kitchen island were executed in backlit white glass, the floors are white terrazzo and lighting, sprinklers and other systems were held off the ceilings. As a result, the entire space glows and provides a dramatic backdrop for the objects within.
The client had a small vintage Scandinavian furniture collection which was the basis for the rest of the selections. Robert’s combination of a Florence Knoll cream wool sofa and chairs and Knoll Barcelona ottomans in creme suede and white Carrera Saarinen tables and a glossy white cantilevered sideboard (designed by Roberts) provide subtle variations on the theme and give a soft structure to the space. The Jacobsen Swan Sofa in brown wool and vintage Jacobsen Egg chairs in tan leather then become the exclaimation point and subject of the light box. The inclusion of the vintage pieces throughout the space provide warmth.
Roberts’ selections in the dining area are an absolute home run. The 12′ rosewood dining table was purchased in Copenhagen and paired with Niels O. Moller dining chairs in rosewood and black leather. The strength of these pieces are further enhanced by the light box concept. The 1950’s Murano glass light fixture, though delicate, holds its own. What almost appears as a piece of art is actually a window. The orignal windows were 70’s aluminum double hung windows which Roberts elected to remove and replace with a very fine white powder coated steel center pivot window from the 30s. This particular window frames the concrete facade of a building across the street.
A strong simple concept with solid execution make the Chelsea Loft read loud and clear.
See more on this project and others at Stephen Roberts
FTF Design Studio known for their clean minimal lines and use of quality materials to produce modern designs – FTF is offering a 25% discount on their Pond Bathtub through October 23rd. FTF Design Studio.
Evolution was designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Emmemobili an introduced at Milan Salone this year. Literally, depicting the evolution from antiquity to modernism. While abrupt, the contrast is compelling to say the least. On the left side, the traditional piece was meticulously handcarved, on the right, the random play between the metal and wood stand in stark contrast. A piece that definitely grabs your attention and makes you think. Available at Property, New York.