If you don’t know much about parquetry except in relation to flooring, well, you’re in for a treat. Parquetry is the technique of applying wood to make decorative or geometrical patterns on things, so while you might have seen it all over the place as far as floors, maybe seeing it applied to a modern cabinet deserves a second glance. This cabinet utilizes the traditional techniques of parquetry on furniture, and, as Leif.designpark states, “is an attempt at producing furniture using effectively materials and skills established in the Japanese culture.” Sounds good to me.
Available in solid American Black walnut, American Cherry and Chestnut.
Manufacturer: De La Espada
Designed by Leif.designpark
Dimensions: 72 5/6″ W x 17 5/7″ D x 29 1/2″ H
[posted by katie on March 12, 2010 at 9:05 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
My-oh-my, bright and affordable cardboard furniture? Yes, please. Quite a bit less than Gehry’s chair, eh? Several color options to choose from too, if you’re interested.
Material: 100% recyclable cardboard
SGS certified color-film made of PVC
Cardboard Bookshelf Dickens, $419.00
Cardboard Sideboard Georgia, $389.00
[posted by katie on February 26, 2010 at 9:10 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Do you remember Kris’s post on Eastvold Custom Cabinets? They do furniture as well, and, as you can see above, it’s worth a look or two. This media cabinet has wire passages through all the shelves and partitions (and back/bottom), allowing for cable organization (very important). Plus, it’s made from solid walnut, so it’ll look a whole lot better than any assemble-it-yourself media stand.
60″ wide x 20″ tall x 20″ deep.
[posted by katie on February 25, 2010 at 7:11 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Ooo, check out this modular bookcase by Autoban. You stack the modules up and put all your books and magazines in between, to “create your own reading environment recalling the tall, water-side grasses of nature…” hence the name Reedy.
Designed by: Autoban
Available in stainless steel or painted iron.
[posted by katie on February 24, 2010 at 5:15 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Well, this ‘chair’ might not be the most comfortable, but it will mark the spot where to stack your magazines.
Vinyl wall-sticker by Florian Kremb
H78 cm x W36cm
[via The Sunday Times]
[posted by katie on February 22, 2010 at 11:41 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
So, get this, that’s the price. There’s no ‘1′ missing, nor any zeros. And why does a bamboo bookshelf that looks this cool have the reasonable price tag of $699? Apparently the retailer doesn’t use distributors; they manufacture their products on demand and sell them direct. Hmm… any takers?
Created by LDK Design.
100% Bamboo
Depth:15″Width:71.3″Height:47.2″
[posted by katie on February 16, 2010 at 10:18 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
I love these angled shelves by ALS DESIGNS. Whether alone or in a group, they’re a lot more interesting than regular ol’ floating shelves (which, of course, is reflected in the price).
Left or right pointing angle shelf. Urea formaldehyde-free bamboo with a zero VOC, water resistant finish with 100% natural Tung Oil.
Designed in Brooklyn & Made in the U.S.A.
6.5″w x 26.5″d x 8.25″h
[via svpply]
[posted by katie on February 5, 2010 at 6:58 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
These would be super handy to own if you happen to move around a lot. Whether you stack them for book storage or use them as small tables, they’re certainly a smart upgrade from plastic milk crates (which we all had at one point in our lives, so don’t feel bad if you’re guilty of owning them now). I can also see them working well in a kid’s room, only if the kids are past the climbing up furniture stage, of course.
Like Russian nesting dolls the Nester Boxes fit inside of each other for easy transport and shipping. The small footprint also cuts down on the amount of packaging needed for shipping. Each box is finely crafted in molded ply creating simple and versatile storage. They can be used stacked for book storage or if used as singles they can function as small tables.
Walnut or Birch.
Sold only in sets of 4.
dimensions: 15l x 46w x 15h
[posted by katie on January 18, 2010 at 6:10 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Whoa. How amazing is this storage unit? It sort of reminds me of those shoe closet hanger thingies except bigger/better/stranger. I wonder if this could be replicated in a DIY sense, for those of us that can’t afford the price tag? I can see it working well for newspapers or magazines, or even to store clothes (if you can afford such a thing purely for wardrobe purposes).
Felt fabric and stainless steel.
Designer: Mehtap Obuz – Demirden design, Brand: Ilio
Size of the hanging storage : L 60 cm x D 30 cm x H 210 cm – Ceiling rail : L 100 cm, Ceiling fixation included.
[posted by katie on January 15, 2010 at 7:34 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
I like how this angle shelf looks a little like it’s jutting through the wall.
Dimensions: 6.5″w x 26.5″d x 8.25″h
Materials: Urea formaldehyde-free bamboo
Finish: Zero VOC, water resistant finish with 100% natural Tung Oil
[posted by kris on December 4, 2009 at 8:36 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]