171May 4, 2011
Creator of the Zucch Sugar Castor, Lisa Vincitorio is one of the youngest designers to partner with Alessi. Made of double-walled glass, this stylish sugar dispenser has a wide hole in the top for pouring as well as one at the bottom for filling. What would normally be an ordinary, everyday item has been transformed […]
172Apr 18, 2011
A minimalistic approach is the basis for the Zen aesthetics found in the Minimo Table made in hemlock solid wood. The table top is essentially a single plank set atop four wooden legs. The new sleek Minimo Table is great for a large dining room or any other rooms designed for social interaction. Dimensions: L. […]
173Apr 18, 2011
This curved metal sheet table by Piero Lissoni looks great in any room. Manufactured by Porro, the Ferro table is available in a super-reflective stainless steel version, glossy white or black painted aluminum, or a bronze effect in stainless steel. This simply proportioned table can coordinate with both modern and classic furniture and accessories. designer: […]
174Apr 16, 2011
The Piggyback Table by Thomas Heatherwick was nominated for the Design Museum’s Designs of the Year prize before it was even finished – the London museum’s director, Deyan Sudjic, saw it as a prototype last year.The piece comprises two tables that slot together to look like one. The legs of the bottom table split in […]
175Apr 15, 2011
Littala has taken the long-revered Aalto tray and scaled it down into a mini-bowl. The mini bowl’s small size makes it ideally suited for displaying smaller treats, such as candies or chocolates. Choose from a range of rich and beautiful colors, from deep blueberry to dusty sand. designer: alvar aalto producer: iittala material: glass period: […]
176Apr 12, 2011
Comparing this table to a sculpture by Richard Artschwager, Adam Caruso applies a language synonymous with the company’s own architecture – cerebral, post-modernist forms – to create this beautifully understated piece. Constructed from an engineered timber material of modest qualities, unusual to furniture-making, the muted joints make it look almost abstract, or simply like a […]
177Apr 12, 2011
The Bavero porcelain set is another superb specimen of Castiglioni’s work. This project draws its raison d’être from what the architect was referring to as “the principal design element” — in other words, the key project idea that the designer must seize, the intuition at the start of any job. In this case, it’s a […]
178Apr 12, 2011
The M5 table, inspired by the elegant form of a bridge spanning England’s M5 motorway, was designed by Frank who wanted to create a strong, visually simple and elegant form that was both easy to manufacture and construct, not unlike the characteristics of a bridge. The piece consists of three fixed sections, a top and […]
179Apr 9, 2011
A novel, trippy interpretation of the classic vase, this porcelain “outline” of the familiar shape creates an interesting floral display and gives the admirer a framed, new perspective. designer: yuko tokuda materials: ceramic period: 2006
180Apr 9, 2011
The Cognac glass is a beautiful combination of function and pure pleasure. It is a glass constructed with consideration to its contentís aroma, temperature and volume. The shape of the glass increases the intimate experience of drinking cognac by accentuating the deep colour and movement of the liquid. Place the Cognac glass on your table, […]