Archive for March, 2008

Bernard

Bernard

Coming home from a hard day’s work is made satisfying especially when there’s a luxurious couch to welcome you and embrace your tensions right away. Bernard seat just offers you the kind of comfort and relaxation that would de-stress your being the moment you jump right on it. Designed by Simon Pengelly, Bernard is made of ply and hardwood frame, with CHMR foam and brushed stainless steel frame legs.

$2,999 at Generate

Bauhaus Chessmen 32 Pcs.

Bauhaus Chessmen 32 pcs

Taking a day off from your busy schedule is such sweet pleasure. Relax and enjoy a good game indoors with Bauhaus Chessmen, where playing chess is made more delightful yet challenging. Another creation by sculptor Josef Hartwig, the Bauhaus Chessmen is made of solid natural and lacquered maple with a pearl finish.This also comes with instructions, great guide for chess beginners.

Sale at Design Within Reach

Yo-Yo Beechwood Table

Yoyo Beechwood Table

Adding some flavor to a bland abode is no longer a complex activity nowadays. Thanks to the Yo-Yo Beechwood Table, your room will find its way to liberation. Designed by Jakob Wagner for Moroso, the table boasts of its attractive curves that would put a modern blend around your place. Made of curved beech plywood with high-gloss lacquer, this table measures 13.8 x 17.8 x 17.

$1,418 at Unica Home

Retro Flip Clock

Retro Flip Clock

Time is of the essence. Therefore, time management is significant in order to get ourselves organized. What more could help us determine time but clocks and watches… and Retro Flip Clock is just one of them. This clock may be simple but its unpretentious design is what makes it extraordinary. It is powered by a AA battery and its price is affordable.

$34 at Urban Materials

Orlando Chair

Orlando Chair

A happy atmosphere could definitely put a smile in your face as well as on your loved ones and guests. Introducing this Orlando Chair made by Busk and Hertzog, a swivel chair that is astoundingly comfortable and exudes a happy expression. Orlando Chair is made of high-density polyurethane foam, and steel frame. Relax and unwind with this chair and surely you’ll find your own peaceful solace.

$898 at Apt

Diana Starter Kit

Diana Starter Kit

Dating back to the early 1960s, the all-plastic Diana camera is a cult legend, famous for its dreamy, radiant, lo-fi images. The brand new Diana+ is a faithful reproduction and a loving homage to the classic Diana–with a few new features tossed in. Its plastic lens, two shutter settings, three aperture settings, and manual focus are all hallmarks of the original Diana. But on top of that, the Diana+ offers a removable lens and super-small aperture for pinhole images, two image formats (12 or 16 square shots on a standard 120 roll), an endless-panorama feature, and both a standard tripod thread & shutter lock for easy shake-free long exposures. Each package includes the beautiful “Diana Vignettes” book, packed with over 200 pages of Diana history, Diana+ images, and more. Uses medium format 120 film.

$50 at Cog & Pearl

Bonsai Gear Clock

Bonsai Gear Clock

These Bonsai Gear Clocks are named after their brilliantly intuitive design. A set of clock gears meshed together to resemble a bonsai tree. Made with ABS plastic gears, metal stem and a wooden base, the Bonsai Gear Clock runs on 2x D batteries. The very slick design is a beautiful mix of technological invention and the beauty of nature.

$90 at Visions Coax

Icon Watch

Icon Watch

With its dot matrix design, the face of this watch is shaped like a computer icon. Made of an ABS and stainless steel body with a polyurethane band.

$67.50 (Members) at MoMA Store

Modulicious Twin Bed

Modulicious Twin Bed

After a busy day, have your much deserved rest and doze off with a bed that could offer the finest comfort and luxury. The Modulicious Twin Bed at Blue Dot is a perfect piece to sleep on, with walnut veneer headboard and footboard. This bed has six drawers underneath for storage of your important possessions. It also comes with a superb side table.

$1,299 at Blu Dot

Pop-Up Bottle Opener

Pop-Up Bottle Opener

This marvelous little piece has a touch of modernity to it, who would have thought that it is a bottle opener, anyway? With its ovoid shape and striking appearance, the Pop-up Bottle Opener by Giovanni Alessi is another innovation for home accessories. Measuring 3.1 x 3.7 inches, this bottle opener puts a thrill to common home activities.

$47 at Unica Home