The Amsterdam Metrobowl by Frederick Roije is part of the designer’s new series of city-scape containers. Up next is NYC.
Frederick Roije
February 8th, 2010Grassland
February 3rd, 2010
My last stop at the Designer’s Fair was at the display of the Cologne-based Grassland studio and of course this is where my battery died. Thankfully, Grassland had their new products on their website already. In addition to wall hangings and orbs, the company just released these grass-covered letters and lamp shades. All of their products are made with real grass that will naturally fade and change color over time. No watering or trimming required.
Freimeister Bonkr Lounge
February 2nd, 2010
The Bonkr sofa by German designer studio Freimeister is made from high-density foam. From the outside it looks like a solid block, but the interior cut-outs create a cozy lounge.
Humidifiers by Il Coccio
February 1st, 2010
Il Coccio recently released a series of nine ceramic humidifiers for the radiator. Eight designers took part in the project – my favorite is Patricia Urquiola’s multi-functional ‘Travetta’ tray (left).
(via mocoloco.com via designboom.com)
Alexis Georgacopoulos
February 1st, 2010
Alexis Georgacopoulos’s containers are made from hand-blown glass and rope handles, creating a, “contrast between the hard and soft, cold and warmer materials.”
(via wallpaper.com)
Ilot Ilov: Lucille
January 28th, 2010
One of the best displays at the Designer’s Fair in Cologne was the work of Berlin-based llot llov. Their ‘Lucille’ hanging flower holder is hand-made using traditional macarame techniques. These attractive nylon nets also have a ceiling mounted hoist to adjust their height. Thanks to Jacob for all your help!
Florian Kallus
January 26th, 2010
‘This is Not a Lamp’ is a wooden stool/side table created by German designer Florian Kallus.
(via Neo2)
Drift Design: Fly Light
January 25th, 2010
Drift Design is a studio based in Amsterdam (and where my good friend Arden works). They recently created an amazing light installation based on animal group behavior. The lights have built-in sensors which detect the movements around them, triggering a chain reaction through the swarm. Beautiful.
IMM Cologne
January 20th, 2010
Rémi Bouhaniche
January 14th, 2010
The ‘Etirement’ lamp by French designer Rémi Bouhaniche turns on/off and dims by pulling the the base of the shade.
