A subway-inspired sofa is among designs by Konstantin Grcic, Philippe Starck, the Bouroullec brothers and Patricia Urquiola to be launched by Cassina at Milan design week.Grcic turned to both the history of Milan and Cassina to create the Soft Props sofa, which foregoes a traditional backrest in favour of a steel pipe that runs around the seats.The detail references subway handrails from the Mil..
Danish studio Norm Architects' Tone Cabinets is designed to dampen noise in the home as well as the office. Created for Swedish brand Zilenzio – which specialises in acoustic products – the furniture is designed to absorb noise while remaining pleasing to the eye. According to the studio, the fabric-covered cabinets absorb certain frequencies of sound where needed the most, and are aimed at impr..
successfully combining a traditional aesthetic with new materials, the ‘project aspen’ land cruiser SUV by toyota expert, FJ company, is now restored to its former glory. this luxury model of the timeless 4×4 is the ultimate utility vehicle for when it comes to off-road discovery. the toyota ‘FJ43′ multi purpose vehicle originally took miners to work, children to school and was used for military..
This flat-pack bamboo bench and trestle by German designer Stefan Diez is held together with string and doesn't require any tools or fixings to assemble. Diez showed the Soba collection, which he designed in 2015, during his talk at the Design Indaba conference in Cape Town earlier this month.It features a bamboo bench and a pair of trestles that can support a tabletop. Each trunk has been left ..
Having a portable kitchen island has many benefits; they can be moved easily around the kitchen to make meal prep more convenient, they can be re-positioned to accommodate guests, and they’re a great way to add a modern industrial touch to your space. Here are 8 examples of portable kitchen islands in modern homes making life easier and more convenient. from contemporist
the ‘lofree’ is a wireless mechanical keyboard inspired by a typewriter’s funtion and aesthetics. retro and elegant, it introduces gateron switches to make it sound and feel like a classic typewriter. it is compatible with mac, iOS, windows and android devices, plus features a wired / wireless mode with USB charging. with computer stores being littered with gaming-style keyboards, the new york-b..
When you get flowers, you typically put them in a vase and put the vase on a table. But what if you had a table just for your flowers? Prague based design studio, Vjemy, went with the idea and created a table that perfectly fits a vase and not much else. The detachable glass vase adds a more decorative look to the table and lets the flowers and their stems become part of the table, adding to the..
Daniel Kamp, a New Zealand-based designer, together with technologists and artisans in New York, have created The Press Pour Over Brewer – a coffee maker that combines a simple minimalist matte black or white jug with a luxurious gold coffee dripper that brews a smooth cup of coffee every time. The jug and lid of the Press Pour Over Brewer are made from heavy porcelain that’s cast in a 3D printe..
Inspired by the lemniscate (the symbol for infinity) and designed to encourage both mental and physical relaxation, industrial designer Assaf Isreal of Joynout has created Daydream, a simple chair made from two interlocking cushioned panels. Launching next month at Salone del Mobile in Italy, the Daydream chair was designed for both public and private spaces, and can comfortably fit two people. ..
Start-up bicycle brand Ono Cycle has released a set of wall mounts that save space by storing and displaying bikes. The hooks hark back to the early history of bicycles, when frames were constructed using wood. In a nod to this heritage, each of the wall mounts is made from sustainable red oak, which has been harvested in Wisconsin. The frame of the bike slots into a groove at the front of the r..
