Posted in Luxury on 9 November 2009
There is nothing better than a cheerfully painted chair during these cold wintry months when all you would want to do is sit in a place wearing warm clothes. If you have a garden in your house, you could place the chair in a good location and enjoy the mist, the chill and the beauty of the winter before it gets too cold and stars to snow.
The Radiator Chair by Jeroen Wesselink is an attractive piece of furniture that I would certainly recommend try getting. Painted bright yellow it was bui9lt from scratch using the radiator and the guy even has uploaded a video which makes it super cool to try doing it yourself at home.
Posted in Antique, Art, Chair, Designer, Eco-friendly, Furniture on 30 October 2009
Unlike the popular belief, recycling can be a whole bagful of fun. In fact, lately we have come across several examples of recycling that burst the bubble of the aforementioned myth. Take the case of classic Vespa scooters for example. We have witnessed how the scraps of old autombiles have been used to contribute majorly to a green lifestyle. In fact, recycled bike furniture as well as the reuse of aircraft parts to make real stylish chairs and tables have all been greatly appreciated.
Well, this furniture range just got wider with the vintage Vespa scooters adding their own special charm. The Spanish design studio, Bel & Bel has taken up the task of converting the discarded Vespa scooters and into real cool office furniture.
Posted in Furniture on 7 July 2009
Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture and Urban Studies wanted to create something that was both snazzy and multi-dimensional in its use. In a world that is progressively becoming more and more obsessed with multi-tasking, ZIG is a design that fits in perfectly. Crafted by designer Catherine Worsham, this is one ultra-cool and modern home and office accessory that can be used as edge fencing and a bike rack, apart from being used as a bench. Though it would not offer you the same comfort of a traditional bench, this more than makes up for it by serving in a multitude of ways.
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Posted in Auctions on 26 February 2009
French furniture is known for its woody charm and rustic elegance. If you know about French culture, you would know how important Yves Saint Laurent’s place is, in French culture. An iconic chair owned by this great maestro was auctioned off at the Christie’s in Paris. Would you guess how much it garnered in the auction? An amazing $28 million. This is apparently the most expensive 20th century design ever.
It was designed by Eileen Gray who was a French artist during 1917 and 1919. It comes with beautiful brown leather and sculpted wooden frame which would look perfect in a French Chateau in the middle of Burgundy. In fact, imagine the situation of sitting on this chair, surrounded by French paintings, and some lovely chansons.
Posted in Furniture on 2 February 2009
Inada has launched the Sogno, which is a massage chair that is as luxurious as it can get. If you had missed that sensuous massage or a visit to the spa, you can now relax in this ultra-luxurious chair that will surely make you feel like you are on the top of the world. The massage chair comes with benefits like alleviating problems and pains relating to your back, fingertips, arms and other areas. The word Sogno in Italian means a great dream and this chair is almost dreamy.
It can massage every single nook and corner of your body and will leave you completely relaxed and pampered. There are many movements such as kneading, tapping, strokes etc. Of course, all this sounds very sensuous and it is too.
Posted in Art, Designer, Events, Exhibitions on 26 April 2008
The yearly Kips Bay Decorator Show House started in New York on 24 April and will run through 22 May. To my utter surprise, around 22 designers would be using this as a platform and are provided with six apartments at The Manhattan House, 200 East 66th Street to participate in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House. For the first time in the history of 36 years, the show is being held in an apartment building rather than a town house. In coming days I would be updating you with designer credits. Tickets for the show would cost you $30.
Some interesting stuff direct from 2008 Kips Bay Decorator Show:
An Audi-design prototype chandelier hangs above a table in the Daniel Boulud kitchen. Also, the artwork of Caceres + Miranda designed by Geoffrey Bradfield is quite interesting. Simon Horn crib, configured here for a toddler, sits on display in a children’s room designed by Bograd Kids. A teak torso of drawers with superimposed silver breeds luxury. The BKH-designed living rooms, modern furniture, including a Vladimir Kagan sofa are amongst the attraction of the Show House.
A Vic Muniz drawing of chef Daniel Boulud hung in a Kitchen designed by Daniel Boulud and Rita-Louisa Garces.
The wavering 60’s chicks room, designed by Ellen Ward Scarborough Ltd. Is mind blowing. Sculpture by Jean Arp (R) features well in a therapist’s room designed by S. Russell Groves. Another elite attraction was chairs designed by Stephen Miller Siegel which have upholstered in horsehair fabric. Lastly, a bedroom suite designed by White Webb is worth a pick.
Check out the gallery:
Via HabituallyChic/ NYT
Posted in Furniture on 16 February 2008
Now and then we have been spending time upon getting best-of-best furniture, chairs into our home, just to meet the design or style statement. But gawd, I ponder did you ever spent even minutes towards the existence of elite chairs for special people. Chairs that allow handicapped people to do what they want, go where ever they want and follows their instincts. With iBOT 4000 Mobility System, the revolutionary mobility device, everything that seems to be impossible becomes possible. It opens broad horizons for disabled people. Independence is a word that describes the nature of these chairs.
The sophisticated mobility chair walks on four and six wheels depending on what mode or function it’s in, it would be wrong to tag it as mere wheelchair. Discovered by Dean Kamen, the iBOT 4000 makes use of sensors, gyros and computers to maintain balance amongst its two wheels, thereby enabling it climb curbs up to five inches, traverse uneven terrain, help reach high shelves and climb stairs independently.
Prerequisite: You must weigh between 75-250 lbs and know the art of operating a hand-operated joystick, must productively complete a driver training program and test.
Via iBotNow
