FROM A DISTANCE Tord Boontje’s Nest chairs are your not-so-typical collection of modern roto-molded pastel colored chairs; each has a tulip-like shape with holes on the side for gripping and water drainage. Up close, these polyethylene chairs reveal an entirely new level of detailed beauty that is classic Tord, with crisscrossing floral patterns that span the entire outer surface. The photos convey a fairly petite chair, but in reality they measure a healthy 25 inches across and stand nearly about 2 1/2 feet high; not for larger occupants but adequate for nearly anyone who can fit into an average task chair.
$609, unicahome.com
Popularity: 10% [?]
THE QUINTESSENTIAL MINIMALIST’S BED, Eleen is a simple padded bed with a just a sliver of headboard. The chrome steel tubed legs are a taste of the true internal framework of the bed, which is covered in polyurethane and wrapped in removable fabric upholstery. An adjustable height version of the bed is available, with a push-button panel that allows you to extend the height of the headboard by about 6 inches.
£1900, atomicinteriors.co.uk
Popularity: 13% [?]
MARKING UP YOUR FURNITURE still seems a travesty for some but here at PadStyle we can’t get enough of it; Uhuru’s Sakura Table is embellished with shiny zinc floral and plant patterns that are hand-cut and applied. A wide range of finishes are available, including walnut, reconstituted macassar and white ash. Customers can also choose from colored lacquer–we’re talking bright colors that include blue, orange and light green.
uhurudesign.com
Via: CribCandy
Popularity: 9% [?]
FOCUS YOUR EYES DOWNWARD in these pictures: Mark Pohlkamp’s LIT lighting is made from incandescent rope lights that easily attach with special clips to wood, metal and plastic. Multiple lengths are available at 72 lights per meter, ranging from the smallest ottoman-sized model to a longer bed version. Not all the colors are to our liking, but it does mean that a wide range of tastes are covered; we’re surprised to find that passion pink is our favorite.
$109-$149, gnr8.biz
Popularity: 5% [?]
ALTHOUGH THERE’S NOTHING NEW about wood turning (it dates back to at least 1300 BC with the ancient Egyptians), these beautifully lathe-turned pieces by Judy Ditmer have a timeless beauty to them. The distinctive two-toned design is made by partial bleaching, which further emphasizes the natural grain of the wood. Those of you who enjoy DIY projects may be interested in her book, Basic Bowl Turning, with over 250 photographs and instructions on how to create your own salad bowl.
$250-$650, woodartistsgallery.com
Popularity: 11% [?]
DISPENSING WITH ALL THE FLUFF, Francesco Rota’s Frame system is an exercise in do-it-yourself minimalism; the love seats, armchairs and other pieces were designed with modularity in mind. Frame’s frame is crafted from strips of aluminum that are first upholstered and then joined together, which is an unusual step but also accounts for its regularly ribbed appearance. Transparent polycarbonate feet protect the seats from scuffing; choose from either rope upholstery or Lenti’s exclusive AquaTech yarn.
unicahome.com
Popularity: 12% [?]
NO SPELUNKING with these tubular-shaped units envisioned by Derek Chan–Section only measures 16″ in width–although the hollow space does make for an excellent place to stash books, clothing and just about anything else you want. Multifunctional in nature, pieces can be stacked or strong along to create your own furniture ranging from shelving to seating. The latter is made tolerable with wool felt padding; in wood it serves more as an interesting coffee table.
councildesign.com
Popularity: 5% [?]
THE ORGANIC MODERNISM MOVEMENT from the middle of last century literally gave birth to Eero Saarinen’s classic Womb Chair, created primarily as an ideal place to curl up with a good book. The reinforced fiberglass shell folds up around the back and the sides to encompass the occupant, and can be wrapped in semi-aniline dyed leather, wool/nylon fabric or Mohair cotton. Ideal for mid-century enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates good, functional furniture.
$2,645-$5,898, dwr.com
Popularity: 8% [?]
BESIDES BEING FREAKIN’ SEXY the Loop Light is also efficient; its hollow frame presents a low visibility LED lamp that simultaneously stays lit and out of the way. At present still a prototype under development by Norwegian group Trokk16, Loop already possesses a surprising degree of finesse with a beautiful mirror polished surface to further streamline its profile. Future enhancements such as the ability to tilt will only increase the appeal of this ultra minimalist piece.
t16.no
Via: NOTCOT.ORG
Popularity: 19% [?]
MOBELFORM PROBABLY WASN’T AWARE of the serpentine undertones of the Ercolina chaise lounge, but when paired with Adam’s Temptation the association seems almost divine. On one hand you have the homely Adam, essentially a bean bag wrapped with contrasting stripes and alternating vertical seams, so named because it resembles an apple. The more feminine Ercolina is tempered by an innate tension, as its tightly coiled shape can be stood on end and resembles a snake ready to strike; biblical reenactors would be proud.
mobelform.com (under products > chairs)
Popularity: 9% [?]
FAR TAMER THAN ITS NAME IMPLIES, the Diva Chair’s single most flashy feature is a two-toned color scheme, which by itself is stylish but certainly not ostentatious. The colors neatly separate the “sitting area” from the “frame area”; the contrasting edges on either end are actually meant to be armrests, with a harder surface ideal for serving as a mini end table. Although the legs are swank stainless steel, the innards of Diva are considerably less showy: good old solid hardwood.
$1,899-$3,899, gnr8.biz
Popularity: 8% [?]
FLOWERS TAKE A GIGANTIC LEAP from paisley to chic with Neringa Dervinyte’s Romance Tables. Ornate patterns normally reserved for lace doilies are brought to life and lasercut into these powdercoated steel tables for a style that is inarguably sexy and modern. More than a dozen color combinations (two-toned rocks our socks) and three sizes are available to satisfy even the pickiest of decorators.
$599-$899, gnr8.biz
Via: mama said shop and design milk
Popularity: 17% [?]
