Posted in Concept, Eco-friendly, Furniture, Home Decor on 8 October 2009
Lamu Industries is turning out to be a name to reckon with for those who seek nothing but pure aesthetic pleasure in their furniture. This company has several hand-crafted solid wood armories, beds, chairs and consoles as well as many types of tables including coffe, library and dining tables to its credit. And these are hand-carved by local craftsmen who live on the East African island of Lamu.
The indigenous ‘mbambakofi’ hardwood (and no veneers) is used to make these spectacular pieces for your home decor. And please note that the cutting down of mbamakofi trees us regulated by the Kenyan Goverment. There is a strict rule that for each tree cut, two new ones are planted on the island.
Posted in Concept, Display, Furniture, Luxury on 6 August 2009
The traditional workbench has impressed upon a new bar console thatcomes complete with a trestle base and a crank-shaped cast-iron towel bar. Name by its makers, the Markham Console Bar, this furniture unit is living proof of the fact that howsoever, ‘modern’ we might like to call ourselves, we still enjoy going back to our rustic roots. The overall look and feel of this console bar is raw and natural thanks to its base made in pine veneer only to be coated with a wheat stain finish. The detailing in saw marks, grooves and peg holes is extremely impressive.
Even the functionality is amazing. The recessed trough in the rear keeps your liquor bottles safe and sound while the gallery shelf houses the glasses. Then there is the hidden drawer for all your bar tools. A cast iron bottle opener is mounted on the side along side a towel bar.
Posted in Concept, Electronic Products, Furniture on 16 June 2009
Soon carbon fiber, popularly used in making furniture, will be passe for many have not particularly been able to overlook its frail texture. In fact, for them wood has always been a more sturdy and reliable alternative. Now, the facts proved to be of great motivation for the development team at Choate. Well, they have tried to put the goodness of both the materials into a custom carbon fiber TV and table base for te kitchen.
Choate’s technology called ADDON is still pending. We hear that it requires using one layer of carbon fiber sheet over wood. This helps achieve a clean carbon fiber look with the strength of wood.
Posted in Concept, Home Decor on 16 January 2009
As uppy we might get in our lifestyles, one thing still remains unchaged – the fact that we like to eat at home. Yes, and topped with the challenge of accommodating our little domestic world in a limited space, the kitchen area tends to suffer from many inadequacies. Not anymore. The Armoire Kitchen by Yester Tec is a fine self-contained kitchen unit which will use available space as efficiently as possible.
Actually a maple cabinet, the Armoire Kitchen looks like any other cupboard from the outside. But once you open the door, the unit reveals a kitchen countertop. Not only that, there is a small stainless steel sink, a 2-burner cooktop and a microwave hood all packed in one compact unit. Here’s some more dope. Open the bottom drawer and you will find yourself admiring a small refrigerator/freezer combo accompanied by a dishwasher.
Posted in Elite Find of the Day, Furniture, Luxury, Worlds Most Expensive on 16 June 2008
It must be a feast for all the dare devils and an inspirational moment as Jared Nielsen’s initiative have left many like me awestruck. They may label it as extreme cubicle makeover but in reality it bags the honor of being the world’s most luxurious office cubicle. You may have come across various forms of elite, exclusive and elegant cubicles but notice the depth and uniqueness of the one featured above and you will realize the amount of distinctness’ it carries with it. The transparency of being called as the luxury cubicle is proved by the fancy woodwork as Jared’s cube adorned out with a dark cherry hardwood floor, and lavish red mahogany paneling on four walls.
Observe the fluted end caps, smooth evolution from hardwood flooring to carpeted office, and the accurate woodwork all around. He beats all with an engraved desk and an oriental rug, dropping down in his soft-comfy leather-clad throne from where he can control his web advertising kingdom. Other areas worth a glimpse include coffee-stained gray carpeting, woolly cubicle walls that are so well-known to countless workers across the world. By now, if you have happened to lost your heart to this cubicle and regret the deep hole in your pocket then start looking for a vacancy at Jared’s company and trace the opportunity when you can be promoted and asked to rule the team by residing in this cubicle!
Via Dvice/ BoingBoing
Posted in Designer, Furniture, Luxury on 15 May 2008
And here comes truly exceptional Hammock from the house of Henry Hall Designs. With a 113 inch diameter, the striking design of the hammock appeals all and can be draped for retreat or shield against the sun. Claiming to be more stable than ordinary hammocks, it demands an exceptional price of $19,500. The regular size day bed and the colossal hammock are wonderful to party under the sun. Its installation infuses like into the ambiance. Designed using vintage fusion, it blends teak, synthetic resin and stainless steel. Stimulated by the curved plywood chairs of the 1950’s, Vintage line recommends a chaise lounge and a stackable dining chair.
Check out more patterns in conventional and contemporary touch at their official website.
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