The De La Warr Pavilion is a piece of furniture that can best represent contemporary design while still remaining true to the aesthetic of the iconic 1930s building. The design team, BarberOsgerby, were influenced by the modernist architecture when creating this elegant and extremely functional chair. The skid leg was developed as a response to […]

Stool Material: legs are polished with aluminum. The seat and foot-rest are polished die-cast aluminum. Chair Material: The frame is in polished in extruded aluminum. The seat and seat back are polished with die-cast aluminium. Reverse of back is polished in standard injection-molded ABS ( a version in wood also available). Table Material: The frame […]

The powder-coated aluminum frame, which can be stacked as high as you like, serves both ornamental and functional purposes and can be accessorized with space dividers, door compartments, shelving, and trays. designer: stefan diez producer: established & sons materials: powder-coated aluminum period: 2010

A minimalist design of 4 units by Alexander Taylor featuring punch holes that have been made to increase the maximum strength of the thin gauge of aluminum used. designer: alexander taylor producer: established & sons materials: polyurethane rubberized painted wood conglomerate, nextel rubberized painted embossed sheet aluminum period: 2010

Metal traditionally has a tough reputation, but with Eco Friendly Inc.’s recycled metal tiles- it gets a little softer. The tiles are either brass or aluminum, and clean easily using mild soap and water. The neat array of finishes make these tiles versatile style-wise. Aluminum tiles are available in the following cool finishes: brushed, vibrated, matte and mirror. The brass tiles offer a warmer vibe and come in: orange, sandbrushed, brown-green and green patina finishes. If you can’t decide on one solid look, you can combine several of your favorite picks to create a more colorful, mosaic affect. The tiles come in both square and rectangular cuts, although a larger stock of the square is maintained. Aluminum squares run from about $35/sf, and brass $70/sf. Whether your tastes are more classic or veer nearer to the edgy- these tiles can give you the look you want. And recycling, by design, is a savvy way to be eco-friendly.

producer: eco friendly flooring
materials: aluminum, brass

If a chair could resemble a playground apparatus, then that is exactly what Konstantin Grcic has achieved with his Chair_One Public Seating System 2. Die-cast aluminum bases are connected by a anodized aluminum plank, painted in polyester powder and connecting three seats together. One version of this seating system by Grcic is modified by adding a small, circular or square-shaped aluminum table in HPL laminate. This seating system has an industrial feel that is complimented by the design’s innately urban sensibility. Suitable for outdoor use, colors include: white, black and matte black.

designer: konstantin grcic
producer: magis
material: aluminum casting
period: 2000s

The Belvedere lamp designed by Antonio Citterio hardly conjures up images of a stout, mustached butler- but rather a simple light, discreetly illuminating its surroundings, set among the elements. Rain and humidity do not impede on its function, the lamp is a natural beacon. The LEDs, an energy efficient source of light, does not emit any heat. The understatement inherent in its design drives the Belvedere into a new season of luminescence.

designer: antonio citterio and toan nguyen
producer: flos
material: cast-aluminum alloy
period: 2000s

This is the car you’d want to drive all across the Monopoly board as you scoop up coveted properties along the boardwalk and then some. The Konstantin beta toy car, created by Nika Zupanc, has the charm of an antique roller car fused with the polished finesse of the present. This fine toy comes in aluminum epoxy-lacquered lemon and black, or a matte black version. The gold or silver accents are the deluxe detail adding to Konstantin’s posh impression.

designer: nika zupanc
producer: established & sons
material: lacquered epoxy
period: 2010s

The electric vehicle is a cool idea too often poorly executed. Today’s batteries don’t have the oomph or range to be practical — unless you drop 100 grand for a Tesla. That’s why Brammo’s gearheads started with motorcycles. They’re so light that even readily available batteries can make one commute-worthy. The 285-pound Enertia is proof of that. At its heart is a lithium-iron-phosphate power cell designed to be as safe as it is efficient. “A plasma fire is not something we want to see,” company founder Craig Bramscher says. The Enertia charges in just over three hours and is good for 45 miles. The 13-kW motor silently propels the electro-cycle to 30 mph in 3.8 seconds — quick enough to beat that cab away from the light — and to a top speed of 53 mph. Brammo hasn’t created a highway-ready monster (yet), but Bramscher takes heart in what his creation can do: The electric motor’s instantaneous torque is perfect for wheelies.

producer: brammo
material: aluminum
period: 2000s

Using electronic technology, Webers Q-140 Grill is great for grilling. It is silver and has stainless steel grates covered by porcelain. Reflective surfaces allow necessary heating of the cooking grates through smart electricity. It operates with 120 volts and works out 1560 watts. The lid and bowl are made of cast aluminum for strength and a light-weight feel. The nylon grill frame is strengthened with glass. Total cooking area is about 189 sq. inches.

producer: weber
material: cast aluminum
period: 2010s