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Jasper Morrison, "Thingness" at the Tate Modern
This week I am again looking to London, England and an exhibition of Jasper Morrison's design objects and furniture. The exhibition, "Thingness", is on at Switch House, Tate Modern, London until October 2nd. It is a concise survey of Jasper Morrison’s thought and design process over the past ...
Ron Arad - acclaimed artist, designer and architect
For those of you lucky enough to be heading to London, UK before September 26th, like this happy blogger, check out the Ron Arad exhibition at the Ben Brown Gallery in the Mayfair area. The exhibition at Ben Brown Gallery is the culmination of Ron Arad's most recent work, spanning sculpture, ...
ANGO - Lights that double as art
Thailand-based ANGO uses unique materials like silk cocoons, rattan, mulberry tree bark, sea kelp polymer and hand-cast polymer in its innovative lighting designs. ANGO designs, develops and manufactures luxury, handcrafted lighting.
The Ango Unit Pendant Light is made of rattan woven ...
Task Lighting - for the student in your home
Its hard to think of summer ending and long evenings disappearing into short, dark days. But every year inklings of back to school haunt families around cottage dining tables. Buying a well designed desk lamp is an excellent long-term investment for your young student. Desk lights are now designed ...
Gabriel Ross Floor Model Sale - sweet summer prices!
The Gabriel Ross Showroom at 2500 Rock Bay Avenue in the Rock Bay Design District of Victoria, BC, is holding a Floor Model Sale and prices are seriously reduced. They need room for all the new Fall 2016 pieces that are starting to arrive. So, if you are in Victoria, please stop by the showroom, or ...
Shellspotting: the Eames Shell Chair
Celebrate over 65 years of the Eames Shell Chair! Arguably one of the 20th century’s most beloved designs, the Eames Shell Chair has wormed its way into our collective consciousness to become both a coveted piece of design history and, a beautiful, accessible design that is exemplary of the ...
The 2016 Gus* Summer Sale - 20% 0ff Upholstered Furnishings
The Gus* Summer Sale has begun. 20% off all Sofas, Sectionals, Accents Chairs, Ottomans and Beds. Limited time offer and some conditions apply, contact GRShop for details.
Inspired by simple forms and modern materials, Gus* Modern, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, manufactures ...
Akari Noguchi Lights - handmade paper light sculptures
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for over half a century by the original manufacturer in Gifu, Japan, the paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcrafting and modernist form. The ...
NEW - LEFF amsterdam - because nobody really needs a clock!
LEFF amsterdam are clock masters and watchmakers, based in Amsterdam. Founded in 2011 on the belief that life is too beautiful for dull design and with the philosophy that no one really needs a clock or watch, they decided to make their clocks and watches tell interesting stories, not just the ...
Cassina - a pioneer in European design
Cassina introduced European industrial design to the world. In 1964, Cassina took over production of the licensed works of Le Corbusier and his collaborators Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. It continues to hold the exclusive worldwide license from the Le Corbusier Foundation. Known for ...