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Gabriel Ross Furnishes Terra Verde Show Suite
Terra Verde (Italian for "Green Earth") is a new contemporary townhome devlopment in Fairfield area, Victoria BC. It's a modern project with a west coast feel by local developer, Abstract Developments. The open concept design and clean finishes create a perfect space to house Gabriel Ross' ...
The Making of a Vintage Classic: The Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen
Our last post was highlighting a vintage Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chair that our shop reupholstered. Today, I came across this video on the Huffington Post about the making of the classic 1955 chair. The video is a beautifully choreographed black and white film depicting all the steps (human and ...
A Vintage Classic Reupholstered
For those who don't already know it, Gabriel Ross is also a furniture manufacturer. AND ... not only do we locally hand make beautiful sofas, chairs, and occasional tables, we also occasionally re-upholster some vintage pieces. We are *very* talented.
Recently, we reupholstered an Arne Jacobsen ...
Eye Spy ... Iittala Kastehelmi Dewdrop Collection
Kastehelmi Dewdrop Collection by Oiva Toikka for Iittala
Modern with a vintage twist, Iittala's new Kastehelmi (Dewdrop) collection is fresh, fun, and elegant all at once. Oiva Toikka originally came up with the design in 1964 as a solution to camouflage the seam that is created during the ...
SAYL Chair has Arrived!
SAYL Chair by Yves Behar for Herman Miller
Herman Miller's new office chair, SAYL by Yves Behar, has finally arrived at Gabriel Ross. We received our stock last week and the chair exceeded our expectations in comfort and appearance. Although we have only received stock of the Basic Black version ...
Coverse + Marimekko = ♥
Converse and Marimekko have teamed up to produce a product of my own personal obession: super cute sneakers! My head exploded when I realized that the classic cool Chuck Taylors would now be sporting the iconic graphic textile designs of Marimekko. What a perfect ...
Everyday Awesome
You know how sometimes the most mundane objects can bring you some awesome everyday joy? It's all in the details. I love when great design is applied to everyday tools and stuff that would otherwise remain used but unappreciated.
Gents Tape Measure by Stotz-design for Blomus
Stainless Steel ...
George Nelson Retrospective in Oklahoma
George Nelson ca.1965, photo: okcmoa.com
The Oklahamo Museum of Art with Vitra Design Museum is featuring "George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher" February 3rd - May 8th. The first complete retrospective of Nelson's work will include over 120 objects including chairs, clocks, ...
Toronto's Integral House Makes International Ooh's and Ahh's
Just one decade and 24 million US dollars ... that's all it took to build to build Dr. James Stewart's residence in Rosedale, Toronto.
The owner is a former violinist and math professor, having made his millions writing calculus textbooks. Although the home would have certainly demanded some ...
Eye Spy... DwellStudio Chinoiserie Bed Linens
DwellStudio Chinoiserie Bed Linens
320 thread count in 100% cotton percale, DwellStudio's Chinoiserie bed linens feel as good as they look. All the white space on this duvet cover accents the graphic, minimalist quality of the branches and birds. The design has an old world/traditional feel, ...