It is earthy, it is rich and it is spectacular in its rawness. We are talking about the Nairobi Drum Table that is being sold under the brand Kreiss. We are informed that the table carries the trademark “exotic” look of its maker. As a matter of fact, this furniture unit was introduced some 15 years ago. Yes, we are afraid that it was only recently that we spotted this one.

Designed like a very rare Colonial English-style furniture, the Nairobi Drum Table has a very tradition-marries-contemporary feel to it. The shell of the table has been tiled all over with treated coconut shells that were put together by hand to create a mosaic pattern, which truly lends to the table’s unique character.

The table stands on cast bronze animal feet. The surface of the table holds a medallion insert for that antique texture. The dimensions are 38 1/2″ D x 20″ H. The retail price if pretty huge at $4,650.

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Any takers for the iPhone’s 3G minimalist look? Well, now is the unique opportunity to flaunt it on cell phones from Amosu, Peter Aloisson and Knalihs as well. All this is happening due to the unique initiative in mobile accessories by German label GnG.

Thought of by two young fellas, Gerrit Guugeenberger and Martin are Gadalla, GnG’s precious iPhone shell comprises of a framework into which the phone is used and a sub-shell which are then linked together. This shell is made of 140 grams of 18 K gold that is liberally decorated with some 200 diamonds while the logo itself is encrusted with 400 diamonds. But if you desire, the logo can be further customized.

The shell has been kept thin measuring only 1mm and a special high-tech carbon fiber inlay for stability and security. The picture above shows the ‘Golden Delicious’ model, the price of which is a huge $108,880. We have a feeling that the $20,000 worth iPhone case from Casemate looks like a cheap bargain in front of this one.

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