FOR ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES Legno-Legno is essentially an incomplete hardwood floor, but its rug-like implementation is what truly makes it unique. Made from 4 cm of oiled oak interspersed with 0.5 cm strips of flexible black polyurethane, it differs from regular wood flooring in that it can be rolled up like a carpet. Winner of the 2006 Red Dot Award, Legno-Legno is part of RUCKSTUHL’s Stripes collection.
ruckstuhl.com
Via: Materialicious and Apartment Therapy
Popularity: 14% [?]
ALTHOUGH THEY MAY SEEM CHILDISH these mobiles by Adrift are decidedly adult in size, with wingspans approaching 5 feet for some models. Deftly balanced and hung with thin monofilament lines and ball-bearing swivels, each piece of the model rotates at its own speed; the overall effect is a bit hypnotic. Gentle curves and a mixture of bamboo, walnut and maple add to the tranquil atmosphere that these pieces create; in this way they are remarkably like their smaller crib-sized brethren.
$144-$258, adriftmobiles.com
Popularity: 6% [?]
SHAVING OFF A LEG seems an unsettling decision at first, but Ross Dider’s Obelisk chairs actually make quite a bit of sense. Still, the slanted design continues to play tricks with my mind, especially when viewed from the side: I can’t help but feel I’d slide right off. Standard fabrics and leathers sit over a sleek chrome frame, which is available in armchair and sofa sizes.
allermuir.com
Popularity: 17% [?]
INTERIOR DECORATORS have an all-in-one solution with Naoto Fukasawa’s Log collection, which includes a stool, bench and storage table. All three resemble a felled tree from the side, although from the front their true purpose becomes clear: a squashed cylinder with flattened tops and bottoms allows each piece to both support objects and remain upright. Made from oak, these pieces are ideal for those seeking a natural-meets-contemporary look.
$1,495 (bench only), nova68.com
Popularity: 9% [?]
TCHAIKOVSKY WOULD BE DELIGHTED: Rick Lee’s 4 Seasons is a quartet of tables whose distinctive profiles are created by CNC directed cutting. Each table is of a different height and pattern; spring is organic, autumn is leaf-like, and winter features barren branches; summer is our favorite, however, with its tall stance and flame-design. The tables are not only nature-inspired but nature-friendly: they’re made from beautifully laminated bamboo plywood.
rickleedesign.com
Via: Inhabitat
Popularity: 5% [?]
ITS SHARP, TWO-TONED DESIGN and organic construction seem computer generated from a distance but Leif.designpark’s Tsubomi is an actual seat, manifested from the creative minds of their three-person team (for a quick example just view the opening animation on their homepage). Designed to resemble a flower bud on the verge of blossoming, Tsubomi is chiefly a lounge chair with Japanese inclinations as it sits extremely close to the ground. It appears moderately comfortable, though we do have to wonder whether those petals flex, or are as stiff as the pictures seem to indicate.
leif-designpark.com
Popularity: 10% [?]
VANITY IS TIMELESS but the same cannot be said for our looks; My Time makes this biological inevitability poignantly clear with its mirror clocks. Each rounded mirror features an off-center timepiece (the better to show our beautiful mugs). Options include three different analog clocks and classic or black-rimmed contemporary styles.
£35, leighharmer.co.uk
Popularity: 4% [?]
MECHANICALLY INCLINED TYPES will definitely enjoy Enzo Mari’s classic Perpetual Calendar for its tactile nature. Somewhat similar in concept to tear-away desktop calendars, daily interaction is necessary to keep the date on track; great for those who need a little “time awareness” though not so great if you start to lag behind. Designed in 1967, its design remains attractive even to this day; the Perpetual Calendar is made from plastic and lithographed PVC with flip cards that stow in the base.
$149, gnr8.biz
Popularity: 9% [?]
THE KISS PRINCIPLE rears its proverbial head once again with the Popup Chair; designers Alain Berteau & Charlotte Lancelot labored for nearly a year on an initially complex concept, only to end with “a block of foam cut in half.” The result is an ingenious seat that uses only seatbelt straps to convert between a lounger and a pouf. The chair is so simple that feet aren’t needed; this only adds to its versatility as a casual piece that is suitable in myriad environments.
feld.be
Via: MoCoLoCo
Popularity: 15% [?]
ALTHOUGH WALLPAPER no longer has the cachet it used to, it still has a few tricks up its proverbial sleeves. While traditional wallpaper is flexible to a certain extent, Surrealien takes the very graphics on the paper and warps them to its environment. For Einstein enthusiasts the effect is akin to the warping of space time itself, as doors, windows and other obstructions act like gravitational sinkholes. Printed on papered fleece strips, the paper is steam-permeable and flame resistant; each length is custom matched to your room, so the cost will likely be high.
surrealien.de
Via: Fun Forever
Popularity: 5% [?]
UNUSUAL ENOUGH TO GO ANYWHERE, Instant is a system of three cubbyhole-like drawers with instant wall appeal. The design is best described as “futuristic for the 60s” with rounded corners and a pod-like mentality; finished in white with an orange interior, they look like a 2001: A Space Odyssey set piece. One thing that is decidedly not retro is its composition; instead of space-age plastic, Instant is made from traditional stained oak (available in white, wenge or grey); the interior can be finished in orange, white or mocha.
bellato.com
Via: StylePark
Popularity: 30% [?]
