traditional beauty, contemporary style – yet another one of naoto fukasawa‘s minimalistic designs, ‘cha’ brings back a little natural charm to an age-old custom. alessi presents its spring/summer 2014 collection during IMM cologne 2014, at HOMI in milan and maison et objet in paris. ‘cha’ in japanese means ‘tea’ and with the ‘cha’ project, fukasawa […]

Presented at the salone del mobile 2015, the ‘shimmer’ series by Patricia Urquiola employs an iridescent multi-chromatic finish adding an ethereal element to her tables, consoles and shelves designed for glas italia. A series of mirrors in extralight glass. Made with refined processing techniques, a degrading shaded silvering mix and blend with a fine geometric […]

Commissioned by French label Lexon, BIG-GAME has created a series of utilitarian watches with simplicity at its core. Dubbed SCOUT, the line is designed to be both functional and durable, and features a sturdy aluminum casing and nylon wristband. Available in black, blue, green, silver and red, the designs are inspired by tools of everyday […]

Following a successful collaboration with Alessi, marcel wanders introduce the third season of the Dressed Collection: a line of breakfast pieces to infuse your morning at home or in a hotel with style. Introducing the new extensions to the Dressed collection; the “Dressed” for breakfast and “Dressed in wood”. These lines include a series of […]

Grillo can be used casually for spontaneous meals with friends at any time of the day, without having to plan and pack endless cooking accessories. With a single movement, the stainless-steel barbecue can be deployed and ready to use without any sort of assembly. Always. The mission was to design a ultra-portable barbecue which is […]

Jonah Takagi uses painted steel and tinted glass to give each of the three varieties of his Silk Road pendant light its own tone and personality, though they all share the same unique corrugated fabric diffuser centerpiece. High strength aircraft cable supports the lamp in three locations leaving the 8 foot power cable bearing no weight of its own. Available color schemes include brushed copper/moss/cream, brushed brass/tobacco/cream, and army green/smoke/blackened steel.

designer: jonah takagi
producer: roll & hill
period: 2012

Small footprint, huge output. The Fenix E41 is the pocket-sized searchlight you’ve been looking for. Thanks to the unibody casing and side-by-side battery compartment, the E41 packs 1000 lumen in ‘burst’ mode and over 900 feet of distance into a small 4.6″ long light. Featuring three brightness levels plus BURST mode, the E41 is go-to gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts.

Max 1000 lumen output in ‘burst’ mode from four AA batteries
Compact unibody design
Limited Lifetime Guarantee from Fenix Lighting U.S.
Size> 4.6″ (Length) x 1.6″ (Diameter) x 1.7″ [Head]
Weight> 7.2 ounce weight (excluding batteries)
Model #> E41L2BK-B

producer: fenix
period: 2015

Our award winning Signature Utensils have been designed to combine functionality in the kitchen with the aesthetics of fine tableware. Ideal as a hanging set as well as serving pieces at the table.

Made from the finest 18/10 stainless steel, the Signature Utensils feature comfortable rounded handles with a lipped end. Each utensil has been designed with its specific purpose in mind, to maximise ease of use.

The full range includes thirteen individual pieces and a choice of two lengths of storage rack or a storage stand (available in black or bamboo).

· price: about $25 per utensil usd

designer: Robert Welch
producer: robert welch designs
introduced: 2014 international housewares show
period: 2014

Slow coffee is more than just a way of making your morning brew, it’s part of a whole “take things more slowly” lifestyle. The Kinto Slow Coffee Style Carafe Set makes the process even more appealing with its large rounded glass carafe, perfectly fitted stainless steel filter and a holder to keep the used filter upright until ready to clean (after you’ve had your first cup of coffee, of course).

Kinto was originally founded more than 40 years ago to bring fine porcelain and ceramics to Japan. As of 2009, Kinto has shifted more toward the export of fine Japanese tablewares to the rest of the world. The designs of Kinto teapots, coffee pots and other kitchenware are continually fresh and unique, while maintaining the Japanese sensibility of conscientiousness and usefulness.

· material: Heat resistant glass, stainless steel filter
· capacity: 37 oz.
· includes: resin holder (to keep used filter upright)
· dishwasher safe

producer: kinto
period: 2014

The Light Gray Limber Lamp’s soft-touch body bends every which-way imaginable. As nimble as a gymnast and brighter than Einstein, it’s the perfect combination of function and form. The USB port offers even greater flexibility: just plug in your phone and start charging!

· Light Gray Limber LED Task lamp features two fully adjustable flex points for advanced yoga posing
· Soft-touch coating makes fingers feel oh-so-good
· Lacquer-like head stays cool to the touch
· Stealth On/Off switch hidden on the head
· Matching fabric-covered power cord
· USB port juices up your phone
· Plugs into the wall through provided AC adaptor or into your laptop through USB connector
· 48 LEDs rated for 50,000 hours give off 250 – 300 lumens (say that 10 times fast!)

· price: $120 usd

producer: poppin
period: 2015