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Easy Peasy – Just Ask

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:30:03 +0000

My son has just had his first birthday and I was thinking of using some of the money he got to buy a child size Eames rocker for his bedroom as I have seen various other designer chairs in mini sizes. But I can’t find one. Anyone got any ideas?

Sure. I dunno if Herman Miller ever actually made any, but you can get one from Vitra that looks pretty good today:

You’re welcome.

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Zevon :: Passive modern in SLC

admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:03:00 +0000

In our ever increasing desire to follow quality local modern projects, we are adding yet another construction project to our group. The Zevon house currently under construction is located in the Wasatch Range and was designed by Dave Brach of Brach Design. Dave has a great eye for design, and a passion for green building. The Zevon house is expected to meet 3 of the 4 criteria for a Certified Passive House (cooling demand, total energy demand and air tightness) which is amazing considering the location. The only criteria it will come up a little short on is heat …

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Proud Mary :: Textiles

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:05:59 +0000

Based in South Carolina, Proud Mary is a textile company that firmly believes in the idea that good design can and should solve problems. From this motto, the socially conscious company works in conjunction with artisans in developing nations to provide a source of income as well as high quality goods. The product line consists of napkins, pillows, totes, and purses, all in bold, colorful patterns. My favorite print is “Quill”, a beautiful blue fabric that is hand-printed using potatoes in a small cooperative outside of Cape Town, South Africa.

Textiles by Proud Mary: $ 15 – $ 110

Related …

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Frands’ in High Places

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:59:45 +0000

Love, love, love the ball pendant lights by Frandsen. I’ll take two of any colour pictured.

I also love the wall lamp version:

I think the orange and green are the most stunning… and the yellow… and the red…
I also fancy the bilbao style (also by Frandsen):

Thanks again to Retro-To-Go for yet another heads up.

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Totem Votive Set

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:03:02 +0000

I love the simplicity and natural beauty of this Totem Votive set! Modular by design, you can stack and arrange to your heart’s content. Imagine the impact of multiple sets clustered together! Beautiful.

Made from natural beech wood. Designed by Eric Janssen.

Totem Votive Set available from the MoMA Store: $ 26

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Maraschiello on MCM

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:16:03 +0000

An Interview with 20th Century Decorative Arts and Mid Century Modern Expert Frank Maraschiello | Collectors Weekly

Frank Maraschiello is the vice president of the 20th-Century Decorative Arts department at Bonham’s, New York. Recently we spoke with Maraschiello about Mid-century Modern design, from George Nelson’s famous marshmallow couch to Eames chairs to the furniture of George Nakashima.

Mid-century Modern used the technology of mass production to produce good-looking pieces of furniture out of the latest materials. A number of these materials became commonplace after World War II, so the idea was to make things affordable. These were not “custom-made pieces.” …

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The Green Office

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:54:22 +0000

The home office is a growing phenomenon in today’s modern home renovation. Architect/designer Michelle Kaufmann, dedicated to affordable, sustainable design practices, has some easy, topical tips for greening up your office space. “Start with those office supplies.” She recommends The Green Office, for sourcing post-consumer recycled paper among other supplies/products, that include eco-friendly furniture and lighting fixtures.

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Top 5 Favorite Mid Century Modern Designs

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:50:39 +0000

Whether you are a seasoned collector of mid century modern furniture, or still relatively new to the acquisition game, you might be somewhat flummoxed about the hefty price tags attached to the quintessential pieces.

The world-renowned designers Miller, Saarinen, and Eames define and emphasize mid century modern furniture culture, and their continued popularity nearly 60 years later highlights the timeless appeal of their wares.

One of the most noticeable features of mid century modern furniture is the sleek, streamlined, clean lines which make the pieces look simple, elegant, and well-defined. If you are wondering just how and where to invest …

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Floored

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 05:40:32 +0000

FLOR does the legendary Alexander Girard. Click the pic for more.

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Southampton builds eco-friendly and modular?

admin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:48:50 +0000

Re4a’s new home, overlooking Peconic Bay in the Hampton’s, uses its own solar and geo-thermal energy and sells the excess back to the grid, acting as its own power plant. As if that was not enough, the house demonstrates a cutting edge design and efficiency not often seen on the gold coast of Long Island.

Read the full story at Blink Decor’s Renovator’s Roundtable