Lately, a change of taste is being witnessed in the likings of the filthy-rich or those belonging to elite section of society. Against their routine thought of exhibiting their riches over walls by hanging valuable art, now they wish to sit on it. And boosting high this spirit stands the Russian oligarch and Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich. Respecting this new art discipline, they seem to have lost their heart to a creation of something christened as “functional sculpture”. Designed and developed by architects and artists, the demand for this furniture item can well be calculated during its inviting visibility at the first auction dedicated exclusively to modern design scheduled at Christie’s this autumn.

The auction at Christie’s is expected to feature items like polyurethane table designed by the Iranian architect Zaha Hadid and highly polished steel sofa by the British-born Israeli designer Ron Arad priced at Ł100,000 and Ł150,000 respectively. Word is around that Arad’s work will be displayed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 2009. Wishful buyers of this world’s priciest art creation include Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

Via Independent

Can you imagine a sofa getting sold off for 80,000 pounds ($159,000)? If not then start convincing yourself as a Ron Arad sofa may fetch up to 80,000 pounds ($159,000) at a London sale this week. It is a clear symptom of growing demand for “design art.” But even after dropping this hefty dough you cannot afford to sit on this steel work.

Ben Williams, a design expert at Phillips de Pury engaged in selling the Arad couch, titled “Early Big Easy Volume 2 for 2 Sofa”1989 said: If you are carrying jeans, then it is suggestive to be actually cautious. Usually they serve as a sculptural element but can be used for sitting on occasionally. Other designer creation includes “Alligator Chair,” carved out of children’s cuddly alligator toys and anticipated to fetch 25,000 pounds at Phillips. Other highlights of the 246 objects featured at sale include a carbon-fiber table designed by Australian- born Marc Newson may fetch up to 200,000 pounds.

It is estimated that Phillips’s inaugural design sale in London would generate a sale of 1.4-2 million pounds.
The limited edition of Newson’s three-legged “Black Hole” table, dating back to 2006 may get sold off for 235,448 euros ($375,000).

Via WilliamVerdult

The latest buzz is adding a revolution to your bathrooms and thanks to designers for making this possible for us. The market is getting hot with the interesting offering of luxury bath accessories spoiling clientele with assorted variety. Teuco, an established name in the industry of luxury bathroom solutions deputed Ron Arad, an Israeli designer to design a revolutionary shower.

Well recognized for researching expertise with bizarre forms, Ron is getting enough respect in return. Lately he unveiled his stunning creation of the Rotator, which is a slowly revolving basin that converts into a bathe giving you the eventual showering feel.

The Duralight and malleable solid surface material adds uniqueness to this Rotator. The lustrous shower releases a lucid light as the water streams incessantly. This is designed to offer a chicy nakeover to your bathing moments.

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