In select stores for a limited time, Target will showcase the bedding, home décor & stationery line of products by NYC-based designer Dror Benshetrit. Some items are available online now, I'm assuming the others will show up soon.

Four Chore Dry Erase Board, $16.99
Plastic Wall Clock - 12", $24.99
Wood Accent Table - 20.4x16.9x22.1", $59.99
Present Portfolio Folder, $0.99 each
Toss Pillows, $19.99 each
Expand Accordion File Box, $5.99
Stick Table Lamp - 15", $19.99
Nesting Bookcase - Walnut (22x11x18.125"), $89.99/set (3 sets shown on right)
Buy it here.

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Not bad for the price, right?

Start with a recycled plastic shade, add the color filter of your choice, insert a compact fluorescent bulb. Voila, let there be light! Info: 100% recycled HDPE plastic body. Included color filter comes in amber, black scrim, blue, green, grey/brown, and rose. Fixture for compact fluorescent bulb, controlled by rocker switch.

9.5” w x 15.5” h
Lamp with filter: $45.00
Extra color filter: $10.00
Buy it here.

[via holycool.net]

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What happens to all those fluorescent tube lights? Thankfully, some of them end up in the hands of Castor Design.

The Recycled Tube Light is made from burnt-out fluorescent tubes and is lit using centrally placed incandescent bulbs. The fluorescent bulbs have been reclaimed from architecturally significant buildings in Canada, such as the TD Tower designed by Mies van der Rohe, Toronto’s Old City Hall and University of Toronto.

recycled fluorescent bulbs, steel, rubber, hardware
Diameter 8"

Available in various lengths: 15", 3', 4', 8'
*Pricing based on 4' version. $1,500.00, Buy it here.

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How lovely are these? The idea of mixing and matching as shown here would certainly look nice, but whether you have an 'amazing design experience' or not is up to you.

the dome light forms the center of the home with its glowing light of eternal peace. a beautifully simple style in red, black or white, this pendant light has a soft and sophisticated chic that brings a luxe edge to contemporary minimalism. launched at the 2008 milan furniture fair the dome light series are made of a steel wire frame covered by a polyester stretch fabric. to get an amazing design experience try mixing and matching with other pendant lights in the dome series.

designed by jameelah el-gahsjgari.
small: 15.7”dia. x 23.6”h, $934.00
medium: 31.5” dia. x 24.4”h, $1,458.00
large: 47.2” dia. x 24.8”h, $2,577.00
Buy it here.

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Simple, affordable, beautiful...truly an excellent floor lamp.

From a snake nest of winding cords, this lamp shoots straight up and stands tall on its own. Surprising the eye by challenging the unexpected, the Cord Light is simple, yet characteristic. The cord, one of the most disturbing decorating details has been made useful. The piece is made out of a standard bulb, textile cord and steel tube.

Textile cord, H 130 cm (51.2") Bulb included (GLOBE opal 40 W.)
$169.00, Buy it here.

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Whoa, hold onto your hats, you can customize the shape of this lamp by bending it however you want. Check out the site for more pictures and information.

The Trask Lamp is a flat-packed, LED light source. Sculpt Trask Lamp into table, task, or track lighting — whatever suits your space! Trask Lamp makes LED lighting affordable and truly customizable. Developed as a follow up to our Bendant Lamp, Trask Lamp takes efficiency one-step further in using LED as a light source.

Color options: Silver, White and Chartreuse
Measurements: Length: 42.35 in / 107.5 cm 4 in / 10 cm Max.
Trask Lamp, $225.00, Buy it here.

Also pictured: Trask Lamp (Suspension), $250.00, Buy it here.


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This oval shaped lamp would look lovely in any room. It's substantial as far as size and materials, yet the shape lends itself to working well on sideboards or nightstands.

Traditional table lamp materials of linen and brass are given a light scale and modernist shape in the Kiosk Table Lamp (2008). Inspired by classic mid-century Danish lighting, Kiosk has a solid matte brass frame that holds the tall oval shade in place. The 100% linen shade has a styrene backing to offer ambient, diffuse light. Felt pads on the bottom of the frame’s legs protect tabletop surfaces. Kiosk was designed to be placed on a credenza, side table or desk, and it is equally well suited for next to a bed or sofa. Includes an in-line dimmer.

Materials: Solid brass; 100% linen with styrene; felt glides.
H 22" W 15.75" D 8" Cord L 8'
Available 6/19/2009
$380.00, Buy it here.

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Another excellent new collection at ICFF was by Misewell, a Milwaukee based company founded by brothers Vincent and Paul Georgeson.

With a strong commitment to designing responsibly, Misewell product is manufactured solely in the USA. Not only is this fundamental in creating high quality furniture with little environmental impact, it also plays a key role in design and development. The Georgeson brothers typically use classic materials and processes in unexpected ways, to give each piece a genuine and timeless feel. Solid wood, steel, and aluminum have been the materials of focus for the 2009 collection.

Stretch (Coat Rack), $625.00
Lockwood Chair, $365.00
1/2 Nelson Cafe Table, $1,175.00
Sixagon Stool or Side Table, $265.00
Eileen (Leaning Floor Lamp), $775.00
Buy it here.

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Whoa...impressive. How much you want to bet this huge orchid-like light costs more than a small pre-owned car?

designer: Peter Jansen
manufacturer: .MGX by Materialise, Belgium
materials: epoxy resin (built through Stereolithography); accommodates two 11 watt energy saving bulbs
dimensions: 42.5" x 15.75", height: 26.75"
price upon request, Buy it here.

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The fun to be had with a chalkboard pendant light...

Yes, you can write on it. Designed by St. Louis, MO artisan John Beck, this steel sheet lamp shade can (literally!) send a message. Comes with a 15" cord with plug end and an in-line switch. Chalk not included.

Available in three sizes: 6" x 5", 6" x 10", and 6" x 15".
$175.00-$295.00, Buy it here.

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