piet hein eek: prolific and eclectic
Piet Hein Eek is a prolific Dutch designer who clearly enjoys working with and combining different materials, textures and finishes. Visual dissonance …
contemporary chaise lounges
Chaise lounges (or, with respect to the French, chaise longue) have always struck me as a bit of a luxury. Nobody will …
seating by patrick norguet
You can think of the Patrick Norguet’s Boson Chair as a 21st century version of the iconic Eames Lounge chair, both of …
monday mysteries
In my daily searches for stylish decor and furnishings, I occasionally run into furniture that lacks proper descriptions. Owing to a long …
a zanotta sonata
Zanotta is a storied Italian industrial design company with collections in over 60 museums around the world. With an R&D-friendly corporate philosophy …
serveware and food prep tools
As the last part of our special series of Thanksgiving-themed posts, we’ll focus on serveware and food prep. Above: Piacenza’s handmade trays …
designer dining tables
Dining tables are usually a fairly straightforward affair; four legs, perhaps a pedestal base, and your choice of a round or rectangular …
tableware time
With Thanksgiving fast approaching in the United States, we’ll be focusing on dining-related decor for our next few posts. First up is …
shop of the orient (soto)
The plainly named Shop of the Orient (SOTO for short) carries an intriguing line of decor with an unmistakable eastern influence. Above: …
kitzig mc1 recliner & sessel
The MC1 Recliner by Olaf Kitzig has an amazingly lightweight visual profile, complimented by organic curves that simultaneously evoke elegance and sensuality. …