Design
As old as the hills
"The idea for the feltri was as old as the hills where the material was concerned: felt the first fabric used by man"
Gaetano Pesce
This wool felt high back chair designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1987 for Cassina is the perfect chair to set yourself into for the winter weather. I love this chair ...
Christmas is coming!
OMG Christmas is coming! Gift shopping is easy at www.gabrielross.com – awesome, collectible, designer gifts with free shipping. Here’s my gift picks!
George Nelson clocks by Vitra such as the Ball Clock, Block Clock, Sunburst and Asterisk to name just a few. The Alessi Anna G. Corkscrew ...
Parents will be excited to decorate their homes
I love the new children’s size ‘modern’, mid-century design furniture pieces that are being manufactured! The Junior Panton’s originally designed by Verner Panton in 1999 and manufactured by Vitra are kid friendly with soft edges, durable material and seven fun colours! Kartell ...
China and Quality (or lack there of)
I went to a local retailer (hardware type of store) the other day to pick up a few hand tools for our warehouse. As I approached the store, I saw a couple of Chinese knock-offs of the Series 7 chair by Arne Jacobsen. These were horrible representations of this chair, but the likeness was there and ...
"Investing" in Furniture
Well, as promised, here are my thoughts on investing in furniture.
Don't do it !!
That is, if you want a financial investment. If that is the case, then go see a financial adviser. Yes, there are people that can buy and sell furniture and make a quick buck, but, the odds are that you aren't one ...
Fritz Hansen for free ??
I just received my monthly copy of the Fritz Hansen E-News and thought I'd pass this along. As a subscriber, you will not only receive the latest updates from Fritz Hansen, but you will also be automatically enrolled for a chance to win free merchandise from them. They will be drawing four times a ...
Limited Editions
It seems like more and more manufacturers are giving clients the option of buying collectable limited editions of their furniture. Last year Herman Miller offered the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman for a limited time only with a 50th Anniversary emblem and also included a free book called: ...
Tizio's doing the horizontal Dance
I came across a funny design related video on www.youtube.com the other day.
It involves a couple of Tizio lamps doing the nasty.
Check it out and let me know if you think this should be allowed or if it is too risque' even for the internet
http://youtube.com/watch?v=uUQTkSrRTDI
Let there be Light !
I can't believe that we are finally in the last days of our home renovation.
What started out as a simple interior paint job that would take a couple of weeks, has finished up as a six month, major renovation, that has more than touched every room in the house. Most notably, the entranceway, ...
My Vintage Fritz Hansen Grand Prix Chair
After losing out at the auction on an amazing set of six vintage Fritz Hansen Grand Prix chairs with wood legs earlier this year, I couldn't believe it when a few weeks ago I was driving up Fort St. here in Victoria and there in the window of the local auction house was another original Grand ...