furniture

the Bell Table by Sebastian Herkner

Sebastian Herkner launched his first collaboration with Classi Con at the Milan Salone del Mobile in April. The "Bell Table" by Sebastian Herkner using the lightweight, fragile material of glass as base for a metal top that seems to float above it. Hand-blown the transparent tinted glass base asserts a sculptural presence in space whilst recalling the elegant curving silhouette of a bell. The Bell...

BELLBOY New York

BELLBOY is a collaborative wood shop based in Brooklyn, New York founded by an art director, who left the world of advertising to study traditional furniture making techniques in Coastal Maine, their work is simple yet forward thinking employing old school techniques whilst embracing reclaimed timbers where possible. From chairs to handlebars each piece is handmade, has it's own voice, history and beauty..... loving BELLBOY! [caption...

the Deco Collection at home with Catherine Martin & Baz Luhrmann

It was the hottest, most stylish ticket in town and it was indeed a generous gesture of Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin to open their home in celebration of the launch of Catherine's stunning Deco rug Collection in collaboration with Designer Rugs. The historic mansion that is Iona was the perfect backdrop, with Catherine’s striking interiors and the walls clad in CM's signature wallpapers, from...

mix and match Kartell + Kenzo

Space Furniture’s latest design collaboration has been realised with the iconic design houses of Kartell and fashion brand Kenzo teaming with Space to create a limited edition Kartell Plastics Duo Sofa featuring Kenzo’s signature fabrics. Following a successful series of projects that merge fashion and furniture, this collaboration sees the iconic Plastics Duo Sofa as designed by Piero Lissoni and Carlo Tamborini available in three...

meeting Simon Colabufalo

I recently met emerging industrial designer Simon Colabufalo whist he was exhibiting at DesignEx in Sydney and his work was attracting plenty of attention. Based in Melbourne Simon is an Industrial Designer, his years of industry experience has given him a great understanding in conceptual design, styling and design for manufacture. His designs have been well received gaining press in publications both locally and internationally these...

the rise and rise of Adam Cornish

For someone so young Adam Cornish is soon becoming one of Australia's most discussed and awarded product designers collaborating with suppliers and exhibiting across the global design scene. I caught up with Adam at Sydney's Design Ex exhibiting his interlocking hanging pots which I just adore. What I love about his work is the level of complicated simplicity, each piece is a work of art, it...

MEET DR.SPUNK the dark side to recycling

Whilst visiting Design Ex in Sydney this week I stumbled across Dr Spunk whom is all about being "Green" as long as it comes in Black. Dr Spunk applies a polyurea elastomer surface coating called bespunk which embodies flexibility, tear strength, resistance waterproof and ecological qualities creating an alternative, recycling concept that gives an old item a new life. A brilliant solution for hospitality or outdoor furniture especially...

Piet Hein Eek Scrapwood Designs …. in it’s next life

Holland based Piet Hein Eek first started his Scrapwood Creations in the early 90's, that had the design industry first take notice of his work.Eek joined forces with fellow designer Nob Ruijgrok and established Scrapwood Designs which have earned them a place among Europe’s most prominent green designers. Their work is informed by a respect for materials and appreciation of craftsmanship. Eek believes that designers...

have you discovered De Castelli ?

De Castelli create vases, planters, chairs, tables, partitions, doghouses and nests. Their objective is to create geometric and non-geometric objects that decorate with discretion, without overpowering the surrounding environment.There is soooo much that I love about these guys, their forms are simple and the products are clever, take for instance the plant pot dog house a perfect integration of a planter and dog shelter. Oh...

Resident furniture and lighting from NZ

New Zealand furniture and lighting brand Resident are currently making its debut appearance in Milan at MOST. Being hosted at The Museum of Science and Technology. Watch this insightful film as Bing the designer describes the process behind creating their newest lighting creation, the Bing Pendant. http://vimeo.com/39815093 [caption id="attachment_2682" align="aligncenter" width="501" caption="Resident, the New Zealand furniture and lighting brand, makes its debut appearance at Milan 2012 at...