Moonbird Table Light -- $ 1,300.00| Buy it here
Swoon. Designboom has pictures of this lamp when it first hit the scene in ‘09 (Milan Design Week) along with the designer’s quote, ‘I designed this lamp with the image of a bird perched silently under the moonlight in mind.’ A lovely thought, isn’t it?
designer: Yukio Hashimoto
materials: lacquered plywood; available in walnut, wengé, and natural finishes; LED lights
dimensions: 4″ x 14″, height: 21.25″
[posted by katie on February 9, 2010 at 11:39 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Billy Book by Ikea | View it here | [via]
Ikea is celebrating 30 years of Billy with a a series of special events, sales, limited edition custom printed bookcases, and this book, a visual history of the past 30 years of the now gold standard for inexpensive bookcases. I’ve only found it online on their international site, so if anyone has seen available in the states please leave a comment.
Bonus! Here’s some interesting facts for you all:
-The Billy Bookcase was created by Gillis Lundgren 1979, the fourth employee for Ikea.
-The factory where the bookcases are made knocks out 15 Billys a minute; 3.1 million a year.
That’s a lot.
[posted by Simon on February 9, 2010 at 7:12 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Ladyslipper Terrarium -- $ 9,500.00| Buy it here
Oh my, have you seen this? Found while perusing images for the lítill terrarium, this glass box is crazy elegant. Finely crafted indeed at $9,500.00. Ouch.
Lindsey Taylor Design and Atlas Industries introduce ‘ladyslipper’, the first in a new line of terrariums, to be called the Wardian Case collection. In this collaboration, Taylor and Atlas seek to recapture the flavor of the Victorian Wardian case, forerunner of the modern terrarium, as both a finely crafted piece of furniture, and a piece of living art, an object of fantasy and wonder. ladyslipper presents a lush environment, planted with the orchid from which it takes its name, ferns, mosses, and other tropical plants, poised on an elegant base of steel and bronze.
For more info: Atlas Industries
Custom specifications available.
Available at Partners & Spade, NYC
[posted by katie on February 9, 2010 at 6:52 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Metal Heart with Spheric Sound -- $ 10.00| Buy it here
This metal heart ‘emits a soft spheric’ sound so that when you’re crying yourself to sleep on Valentine’s Day you’ll have some comfort. Just kidding. Forgo those lame boring valentine’s gifts (roses, candy, blah) for this little gift, because it’ll last a heck of a lot longer and it looks waaay better than any red/pink-plastic/cellophane-stuffed-bear/basket type of thing. Pair it with a sentimental note and you’re done*.
If you’re still looking for a gift, by the way, you can always take a gander at our Gift Guide. It’s chockfull of easy-to-browse thumbnails of almost everything that we’ve ever posted that could be a decent gift.
Polished Aluminum.
4″ diameter
*unless your significant other is a gold-digger, in which case be prepared to duck and/or dodge when he or she throws it at you.
[posted by katie on February 9, 2010 at 5:39 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Oktavilla / Elding Oscarson | View it here
Magazines as wall material! Such a great idea. Check out the rest of the project via ArchDaily.
“Besides having a literal relevance to the client’s business, the wall made of stacked bundles of magazines is not only a natural conversation piece in its mere irrationality, but also works as an acoustical absorbent.” -ArchDaily
Architect: Elding Oscarson
[posted by katie on February 9, 2010 at 4:24 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
YOURS Customizable Leather “Milk Carton” Coin Bank -- $ 55.00| Buy it here
I almost didn’t post this because my favorite color, black, was sold out, but the concept is just so darn cute and hey, some people might dig the other colors available as well as some of the other cute products by YOURS.
Taiwanese brand YOURS has leather craft down to an art. The brand’s collection ranges from keyholders to daily agendas, and is ideal for everyday use thanks to its minimalist appeal, functional designs and premium leather. Customers may personalize their purchases with an inscription of their choice. YOURS was established in 2005.
Brown, 7 x 7 x 9 cm, $55.00
Cream, 7 x 7 x 12 cm, $70.00
Banana Yellow, 7 x 7 x 21 cm, $70.00
[posted by troy on February 9, 2010 at 4:17 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Thompson Hotels -- $ 219.00| Buy it here
With a number of stateside locations already, this Spring sees this luxury boutique hotel chain open their first international branch in Toronto.
Thompson Hotels are contemporary and elegant with an element of edge and surprise. At Thompson Hotels we believe there’s a place for refined, innate style in a world of overly dressed-up mega brands. We are not trendy boutique hotels. Our style is simultaneously timeless and avant-garde.
Dare we hope Europe is next? Doubles from US $219.00
[posted by mark on February 8, 2010 at 11:52 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Wallfa by Jordi Canudas -- £ 3,500.00
| Buy it here
Remember this from way back in ‘07? I sure do because it sort of knocked my socks off. As is often the case, there wasn’t much in the way of price or convenient online purchasing options because it was more of a prototype idea, so I refrained from posting it. But just today I ran across an actual retail link, so, here we are. If you’ve got the cash it’s a pretty fabulous seating option for a larger space (i.e. office area or loft).
Wallfa is an intriguing two sided piece of furniture that is both wall and sofa. It offers a comfortable sitting area that becomes playful when users interact from both sides of the wall. Movement, sound and touch hint at what might be happening on the other side.
designed by Jordi Canudas.
[posted by katie on February 8, 2010 at 9:27 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Amboyna Wood Cheese Board -- $ 42.00| Buy it here
This cheese board might just look like any ol’ tree slice, but it’s actually from amboyna trees in Thailand. Considering that the roots and branches from the tree would otherwise be burned, it’s nice to know that it can grace our tabletop instead.
-Hand sanded and finished with palm oil.
-Each one is unique and sizes vary slightly.
-Food-safe.
Material: Amboyna wood
Dimensions: 1″ h x 9″-11″ diameter
[posted by katie on February 8, 2010 at 8:23 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Haute Culture Mini Gardens -- $ 28 and up| Buy it here
My boyfriend recently got a wheat grass juicer so I’ve been trying to find cool containers to start a little wheat grass garden in. These nice little planters are a perfect shape for wheat grass and would look cool growing on your dining table or in your kitchen.
[posted by kris on February 8, 2010 at 8:07 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
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