141Aug 26, 2012
The name of a creative little buffet table created by designer Miki Astori. The design though is less similar to a nutlet and more akin an olive. It’s expected that such furniture may be seen at beach parties or sea resorts. Peanut is made of aluminum. For stability the designer has provided a heavy base […]
142Aug 26, 2012
The great outdoors are truly great with the EcoSmart Fire Stix fireplace. Acclaimed, Barcelona-based designer Hiroshi Tsunoda has created a fireplace with a contemporary twist on the traditional campfire. Known for exploring the possibilities of geometric figures, Hiroshi’s unique EcoSmart Fire is both visually striking and practical – particularly in an outdoor environment. Consisting of […]
143Aug 26, 2012
Swapping around keys on a regular keyring is a pain in the nails, and Freekey key ring makes it incredibly easy to put keys on without having to worry about prying the rings apart with your fingernails. The Freekey is designed in such a way so that you can press down on the opposite end […]
144Aug 26, 2012
Introducing Cuebe, a portable kitchen devoted to the art of cooking burgers, steaks and nothing else, available online now. First things first, this isn’t going to replace the stainless-steel altar perched on your rooftop patio. Oh no, that’s sacred grilling ground. But what it will do is make one tasty burger. Basically, this is a […]
145Aug 24, 2012
The new Excentro Umbrella S1 from StructureLab is an artful, architectural sunshade inspired by sails and air. This light, free-flowing umbrella boasts a unique shape that will command attention on the deck, in the garden or by the pool. The irregular frame is clad in a fresh, light fabric, creating a multitude of shapes. By […]
146Aug 24, 2012
Jean-Marie Massaud has designed the Heaven series. According to him, it is “a manifesto of elegance, mid-way between glamour and timeless sensuality. The airy silhouettes of the chairs, armchairs, tables and vases stage the privileges of open-air life with refinement. They do not neglect requisites of comfort, stack-ability and resistance that, to my mind, are […]
147Aug 21, 2012
A sofa for exteriors but designed for the age-old and very noble art of conversation. In this sofa everyone can find their ideal depth of seating position and posture: more composed or more gently relaxed, depending on one’s temperament or the circumstances of the day. Ludovica and Roberto Palomba wanted Grand Plié (this is the […]
148Aug 20, 2012
Metalworker Xavier Pauchard not only brought the art of galvanizing steel to France, but took the process to the next level by creating the Marais A Chair (1934), the quintessential cafe chair that was both elegant and robust enough to grace the decks of the S.S. Normandie ocean liner. It takes 100 manual operations to […]
149Aug 20, 2012
“RE-TROUVÉ”, born from a collaboration between Emu and designer Patricia Urquiola, is a metal furniture collection which evokes past forms, created with the use of superior technology. In the words of Urquiola, her meeting with Emu, its history and its industrial production situation all sparked an instant flame: “Inspiration came from the marvelous iron chairs […]
150Aug 18, 2012
The principle for creating the basic shape of Grillage is very simple: a sheet of metal with staggered grooves is folded, origami-style, and then drawn to create a mesh. Grillage tells the story of its manufacturing process…drawing, folding, creasing. It reveals everything about itself, from how it was designed to how it was produced. Grillage […]