Drink to good friends, good health, and great style. This set of Sake cups is not only inspired by the tradition of sitting across from good friends, sharing a bottle of sake and enjoying each other’s conversation – it is also inspired by the Japanese wood-crafting technique known as Magewappa. Practiced for over 400 years, this technique is known for its smooth lines, the use of cedar to bring the natural world indoors, and its overall calm, relaxed shape. The cedar used in these cups has low conduction, meaning that cold Sake will remain cold, and hot Sake hot. You’ll find the set of two Cedar Sake Cups at DWR.com for $85.00.
Solid storage. Don’t be fooled by the see-through mesh that makes up this cube storage unit – it is solid and sturdy, and can support your heaviest storage needs. The handmade wire cubes can be fixed to a wall, or they can rest on a countertop, depending on your available space and desired style. It is perfect to sort your loose papers and mail, hold books and magazines, separate different family member’s bathroom towels and accessories, or for any other organizational use you can dream up. The iron wire is powder coated with a zinc finish, and its neutral color will make it adapt to any surrounding style. You can purchase the 9-Cube Wall Shelf for $89.95 from CB2.com.
Add some ambiance with an airy centerpiece. Thirteen can be an unlucky number for some people, but when thirteen is the number of tealights that shine from the branches of this stainless steel votive holder, it becomes something magical. This is the perfect centerpiece for dinners and parties, and it will add a touch of class to any occassion. It is sophisticated, with thin branches joining together at the center to create a delicate silver core. Whether lit or unlit, the light and airy design of this candle holder will dazzle guests and light up the room with style. The Bloomus Estilo Tree Tealight Holder can be found at AllModern.com for $191.69.
Banish boring from your office. Filing cabinets are usually a drab, dull affair. They do nothing more than offer a secure place to store your files, and they are usually relegated to the corner of the room. The Luxe Vertical Filing Cabinet changes this entire paradigm, and offers a unique take on a serious office staple. The wood grain used in this filing cabinet is two-toned and is presented in a checkered pattern. It is a solid piece of furniture, like you would expect from a filing cabinet, but it also has several surprises inside as well as out. The top drawer has a rack for storing up to twenty-three CDs, the top is made of tempered glass and can be used as a working surface, and the bottom drawer is extra-deep for all of your legal and letter paper storage needs. You’ll find the refreshing Luxe Vertical Filing Cabinet at ModernFurniture.com for $149.98.
It doesn’t get any more minimalist than an invisible bookshelf. For those looking to display their books in a tasteful but inconspicuous manner, the Conceal Bookshelf will give you a touch of awe in addition to its minimalist offerings. This shelf is simply screwed into the wall at any height, and the bottom book’s back cover is inserted into the lip just underneath the base – and presto! You have an invisible bookshelf. From all angles, your books will appear to be suspended from the wall itself. The shelf can hold 15 lbs of weight, so you might want to pick up a few and experiment with some strategic placement. You can purchase the Conceal Bookshelf at PlushPod.com for $20.00 (small) to $24.00 (large).
Looking for class? Look no further than this contemporary livingroom set. Without breaking any molds, the ensemble comes together with perfect harmony. It uses the tried and true features of any good furniture set in order to bring an upscale touch of class to your home. This set includes three chairs, two ottomans and a coffee table. All of the furniture is upholstered using some of the finest white Italian leather and leather match material, and the seats and back are composed of high density foam to increase comfort. Because there are many smaller pieces in this set, the arrangement is left up to the creative interior decorator in you. You’ll find this entire set for $1,595.95 from ModernLineFurniture.com.
Don’t shy away from simple, especially when it is simply gorgeous like this Jessica Floating Bathroom Vanity. It is a minimalist approach to the often over-cluttered vanity. The central piece is composed of an oval sink atop a floating rectangular base, and it is this unique feature that makes the Jessica Vanity a must for any minimalist loft or apartment low on space. The sink is high-quality porcelain with a stylish faucet, and the base is solid oak. The set is finished off with a matching mirror to hang above. The contrasting white of the sink and rich oak in the base make this vanity stand out, even as it appears to be naturally coming out of the wall itself. The Jessica Floating Bathroom Vanity can be found at LineaAqua.net for $1460.88.
Use a storage design that’s been tested, both for its functionality and its style since the 1960s. The Uten.Silo is an icon of the age where plastic was being discovered as a styling material, and colorful, bright, vibrant design was all the rage. The Vitra Design Museum has released a copy of the original 60s Uten.Silo, for your kitchen or living room to enjoy. This features just about a dozen little plastic pockets and holders for all of your needs – from scissors to staplers, hair tools to kitchen spoons, the Uten.silo is the place for stylish storage. The Uten.Silo storage piece can be found for $350 at HiveModern.com.
The office doesn’t have to be drab just because it’s where you do your work. Make sure your surroundings are well-lit the way you like it by adding this Gooseneck Lamp to your office collection. It features a satin steel finish with a strip of white acrylic that covers the bulb. It will give you precision lighting that is easily customizable using the black rubber gooseneck to adjust the position of the bulb. The sleek, slender design is perfect for any modern or minimalist office. This lamp is available in both a desk and a floor format, so you can choose one or both depending on the lighting needs of your space. You’ll find the Fluorescent Gooseneck Lamp at LA-Decor.com for $112.00 (desk lamp) or $146.00 (floor lamp).
Own a piece of modern history that isn’t just iconic, but its comfortable too. The husband and wife designer team, Charles and Ray Eames, have joined forces to produce this lounge chair that has been given some of the best furniture reviews and critic commentary this generation. It is so well-loved, in fact, that a chair resides permanently in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. This chair combines fine-tuned technology with hand-crafted skill, and its 50+ years in production means that you are getting a chair that is old-fashioned in its approach to luxury but modern in its manufacturing process. To own your own Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, visit HiveModern.com and expect to pay $3,699.00.
Go green without going flat.The green market is constantly expanding, and as it does, you are no longer faced with bland, lifeless styles that were great for the environment but that wreaked havoc on your interior design. The Dolmen Floor Lamp is a prime example of style and environmentally-friendly attitude contained in a single element. This lamp features a sleek, brushed aluminum frame with two polycarbonate diffusers. The front diffuser is white, while the back diffuser is transparent, which gives this lamp its thin, sophisticated and classy look. The four round holes in the aluminum display a generous amount of light, for an even, relaxed glow. This lamp would look stunning alone on the floor, or suspended from the ceiling in a row of several in length. You can find the Dolmen Floor Lamp at Lightology.com for $3,051.00.
Watch as beauty is born from chaos. This multi-faceted mirror is nothing short of stunning. Its many mirrored surfaces will reflect the beauty of whatever room it is mounted in, and the jumbled style will add its own personality. This mirrored cluster of wall hangings is stained a deep, rich espresso, and it is smoothly lacquered to give a pristine finish. Although the many mirrors may appear to be chaotic and random, they are designed to perfectly reflect their surroundings and radiate beauty into your home. Each of the eleven separate mirrors reflects a slightly different perspective, so you will experience a burst of color and shapes wherever this mirror is placed. You can find the Mosh Multi Mirror at PlushPod.com for $84.00.
