DISTURBINGLY ORGANIC, Ika’s Sputnik may have been inspired by the famed Russian satellite, but it’s returned home with alien modifications. Available in either a pendant or sconce version, Sputnik is made from hand-blown glass, with delicate twirls on each end emanating from a spherical mass. For the pendant, the lights are housed within the sphere; in the case of the sconce, the very arms serve as light bulbs. Both have overtones of a scifi B-movie; tonight, we’ll dream of gaudy tesla coils and tentacled space invaders.
$450-$849, inmod.com
Popularity: 6% [?]
TO BE FRANK, the very idea of jigsaw-shaped wood flooring seems tacky–for many, its actual implementation only slightly improves upon this preconception. The truth is, you’ll either love or hate Puzzle Floor; we happen to side with the former, though this may be because we have an indefatigable fascination with wood in general. Thirteen different finishes are available, and despite the relatively childish overtones the pieces look remarkably modern. However, the fun really begins when you mix and match different shades: how about a spot of cinnamon in a sea of cappuccino?
$15/sq.ft., puzzlefloor.com
Via: Trendir
Popularity: 3% [?]
LIKE A DISCARDED ELEPHANT TRUNK (albeit a beautiful one), Qora Shai’s Dido Lounge Chair is futuristic, sensuous and slightly grotesque at the same time. The frame itself is made from molded polyethylene and then padded with PU foam and fabric. The small, wiry stainless steel feet are nearly invisible and although we question their utility, they are an interesting contrast to the large, bulbous chair.
qorashai.com
Via: trucdesign.com
Popularity: 4% [?]
CREATED IN A PROCESS similar to planetary formation, Molo’s Felt Rocks are actually a byproduct of making polishing wheels for optical lenses. Spun around inside a drum and subject to intense steam and pressure, bits and pieces of wool entangle and gradually coalesce into smooth, rounded lumps of felt. The final result is remarkably rock-like; color is manually dyed in. Available in groups of five, each felt rock measures approximately 4 - 6 inches.
$240, unicahome.com
Popularity: 3% [?]
ONLY ZESTY FOLKS NEED APPLY: these Adesso Pop Table Lamps are 360 degrees of unapologetic retro/pop-culture style, although the colors as a whole are fairly restrained: black, red and hints of beige/white. Each poly/cotton shade rests on a black or white bell-shaped resin base and comes with three-way lighting; crank the rotary switch up for maximum luminous pulchritude, dude.
$79, stlloftstyle.com
Popularity: 5% [?]
ECHOES OF MID-CENTURY DESIGN reverberate through the Palms Teak Lounger, which sports gently curved laminated teak sections and brushed stainless steel legs. The clean, organic design is most apparent in the fixed lounger version, although the adjustable chair is decidedly more functional. Note that the chair is both ergonomically and environmentally comforting: the top-grade teak is sourced from sustainable forests.
$1,699, shopgrounded.com
Popularity: 34% [?]
RICHLY CONTEXTUAL, Cathrine Kullberg’s Norwegian Forest lampshades feature elegant laser cutouts of the very forest environment which originally gave them life. Light seeps delicately around the edges of the trees, giving the blonde birch veneer a warm and inviting glow. Hand-assembled in Kullberg’s Oslo Studio, the shell is sewn with natural leather lace onto a white powder-coated steel frame. Available in two pendant sizes and one tabletop version; contact Cathrine here for more information.
cathrinekullberg.com
Via: Design*Sponge and MoCoLoCo
Popularity: 5% [?]
GRACEFULLY CURVED, the Valencia Sleigh Bed’s headboard seems bereft without a complementary footboard, although this same omission allows for a contemporary, platform-like profile. Handcrafted and stained in Mahogany or Antique honey, the Valencia is part of a euro-themed set which includes nightstands and dressers.
$999-$1,099, potterybarn.com
Popularity: 7% [?]
NEVER BE IN NEED for knives again: or forks, or spoons, or anything else Osian Batyka-Williams has managed to cram into his exquisite Cutlery Chair. Osian’s design is faintly organic, with tumbling tines and handles every which way you look. Organic, but not smooth: pay heed to the numerous sharp points and serrated edges; the silverware has been set, and the occupant is clearly the main course.
£800, bouf.com
Popularity: 3% [?]
THOMAS WOLD’S Block Party Credenza is all about eliminating visual clutter, although the seemingly random array of panels introduces another level of clutter altogether. Some doors swing outwards, while others slide, which is perhaps why the color coding is not only trendy but helpful. Also useful: pre-drilled holes for cable management and a power strip channel along the bottom shelf.
$3,990, designpublic.com
Popularity: 4% [?]
DENSE AND DURABLE, ipê is a type of Brazilian tree whose natural qualities have made it attractive for outdoor decking (editor’s note: perhaps too much so; read about deforestation here). Isay Weinfeld’s decidedly indoor sofa makes little attempt to highlight these attributes, with wiry stainless steel legs and a relatively low-profile frame. It remains curiously attractive, however, and emininently utilitarian–minus the arms, which are far too thin to be usable.
£3,500, braziliaonline.co.uk
Popularity: 4% [?]
