Bokja Vintage Bucket Chair -- $ 4,200.00| Buy it here
While the price of this chair might scare you more than the fabric does, it’s an excellent example of how a rather normal chair can become completely crazy with the right (or wrong) choice of fabric. Hoda Baroudi and Maria Hubri of Bokja Design use all sorts of fabrics to revitalize vintage finds, and if you’re not familiar with their work, it’s worth a glance just to see the variety of textiles. All pieces are handmade by traditional craftsmen, and the vintage textiles used are from Uzbekistan, central Asia, and other countries along the Silk Road. Take a look at Bokja’s products and believe me, you’ll certainly find inspiration (and courage?) for reupholstering any of your current threadbare furniture.
dimensions: 31″w x 26″d x 28″h x 16″sh.
Designers: Hoda Baroudi and Maria Hubri of Bokja Design
[posted by katie on March 18, 2010 at 8:58 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
San Francisco Neighborhood Plate Set -- $ 60.00| Buy it here
If San Francisco is near and dear to your heart, maybe you’ll like this plate set. Or, maybe you just like the geometry and web-like look of city maps. Interestingly enough, Cherry Chaicharn, the designer, is a former Bay Area city planner, so you know her heart (or her work) is behind the design of these subtle grey-on-white patterns. The set features maps of South of Market, North Beach, Glen Park/Noe Valley and Castro/Mission. And, get this, apparently there’s other cities (Bangkok, Tokyo, Hong Kong, etc..) to follow.
Set of four (one each of four designs).
Designed by Cherry Chaicharn, of August Table (more pics here)
7.5″ diameter each
[posted by katie on March 18, 2010 at 7:55 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Tubelor Trash Can -- $ 23.00| Buy it here
It’s a shame to have a trash can spoil the look of a room, and really, there’s no reason why you should have to suffer the sight of an ugly bag hanging over the side. This inner-receptacle-plus-outer-cover trash can tidies up that whole dilemma lickety-split.
12 x 8 x 8 inches.
Made in Japan.
(Regular Price:$49.00)
[posted by katie on March 18, 2010 at 6:37 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Wilma Bench -- $ 875.00| Buy it here
Donna Wilson love. Some of her furniture with SCP is pretty exciting, not to mention this little Wilma bench you see before you. First of all, let’s just get ‘rubberized coconut hair’ out of the way. It’s a sustainable material that “gives the seat a crisp and firm feel.” Okay. Next, the Mabel linen fabric is both playful and quaint, yet the color won’t clash with any of your other exuberant pieces. Splayed legs complete the picture. Yep, it’s a great option for a bench-slash-table.
Donna Wilson for SCP
linen upholstery and beech, rubberized coconut hair
w 33.5 x d 18 x h 15 ”
[posted by katie on March 17, 2010 at 8:33 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Cucina Food Warmer and Dish by Hans-Wilhelm Seitz -- $ 128.00| Buy it here
I was thinking maybe this food warmer is a chicer alternative to those tin pans and blue jelly candles, especially because this version by Seitz is porcelain and heated by tealights. I just wish it came in bigger sizes, but it’s dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe so I’ll cut my losses.
Rectangular dish: 8 x 13 x 2.5 inches
Warmer: 8.5 x 13.5 inches
A range of coordinating dishes and platters/lids available at Lekker Home.
Awarded with the Form 2001, the red dot award for good product design 2002, and nominated for the Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany.
[posted by troy on March 17, 2010 at 7:43 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Pill and Cobra Yoga Mats -- $ 95.00| Buy it here
Yoga. Stretching…breathing…relaxing… and PILLS! And cobras! Aghh! Just the sort of thing to make your yoga practice… um, strange. If you want that. (I can see the cobra working, because there’s a yoga position called the cobra, but not sure how I feel about pills on a bathroom floor, you know?)
Pill Yoga Mat, $95.00
Cobra Yoga Mat, $95.00
I still like the first Plank mats: Wood Plank (with muffin!) and Shag.
[posted by katie on March 17, 2010 at 5:52 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Aeropress Coffee and Espresso Maker -- $ 25.99| Buy it here
I forget how I found this thing, but the reviews, even the critical ones, say it makes a better-than-average cup of coffee with less acidity and no bitterness. And you don’t even need electricity to use it so take it camping if you like…Brokeback Mountain style, but with Juan Valdez and a happier ending.
Includes: Aeropress plunger, funnel, scoop, stirrer, and a year’s supply of micro-filters.
Read more…
[posted by troy on March 16, 2010 at 8:39 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Less and More: The Design Ethos of Dieter Rams -- $ 78| Buy it here | [via Cool Hunting]
I’m a bit young to have a direct personal attachment to Dieter Rams‘ work, but it goes without question that there is an absolute timeless quality to his work. Whenever I visit MOMA’s design section, I always find myself gravitating towards his collection (that, and of course the Jaguar XKE Roadster). So, I’m quite excited about this new (808 page!) book that covers the full breadth of his work, just full of endless inspiration. Anyone want to buy me an early birthday gift?
Editors: Klaus Klemp, Keiko Ueki-Polet
Language: bilingual German/English
808 pages, full color, PVC cover, in slipcase
[posted by Simon on March 16, 2010 at 8:35 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Hairglasses -- $ 15.00| Buy it here
Do you know what a katyusha is? Wikipedia says it’s a Russian wartime song, a rocket launcher (named after the song), and also a Russian pro cycling team. What wikipedia doesn’t say is that it’s also the frilly headband that maids wear, which makes a heck of a lot more sense as inspiration for these Hairglasses. Still confused? It’s a headband that looks like sunglasses. See more photos at Sam Hecht’s Industrial Facility website.
flexible polypropylene material
Designed by Sam Hecht (Industrial Facility) for iiii
[posted by katie on March 16, 2010 at 6:16 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Inspiration: Stair Materials | View it here
I’ve had these two images in my inspiration folder for a while now. The mirrored stairs shown on the left is from photographer Polly Wrenford’s portfolio, but I didn’t have much luck with referencing the one on the right. If you have info, please let me know.
[posted by katie on March 16, 2010 at 5:22 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
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