The Claude Modular Collection is a visual treat for the eyes given its superlative craftsmanship and stunning form factor. The collection is available in woods like Ash wood, white stained wood Walnut with brushed brass accents or polished nickel accents. The collection is made up of benches, tables, drawers and each piece serves as the ideal repose after a excruciating day. Each piece creates a dramatic visual language and highlights the designer's global perspective since he has managed to achieve a paradox of subtlety and drama. The Claude Modular Collection can be ordered online from the Jonathan Adler website.
Add a touch of glamour in your dining room by getting the chic and high-tech LED lighted tables by Ozzio. The Flat and e-Motion LED lit tables are part of the LED series and highlight the harmonized convergence of design and technology beautifully. At first glance, the conventional yet contemporary shape of the tables may not impress but once lit up, the table transforms into a piece of art. The diffused lighting creates an almost sublime environment and disentangles the table from the ordinary. While the Flat Table is available in glass or lamix tabletops the e-Motion on the other hand has a stunning mirrored tabletop with an electric adjustable height.
The sculpturistic EarChair is all about creating a space within a space and epitomizes Dutch company Prooff's penchant for designing furniture that encourages "intimate dialogue for public space," . Apart from the expressive minimalism and the path-breaking form factor, the EarChair will offer stimulation to any given environment. The upholstered mammoth lounge chair is available in a plethora of sizes and though Prooff doesn't use any complex techniques it still manages to look fairly ceremonial. The chairs are available in a number of shades and fabric choices and according to Prooff that diverse fabrics "allow for every room to take on its own personal character."
Work spaces can be mind-numbingly dull (unless you are working at Google) but there is not much one can do about. However the smart folks over at the Media Computing Group seem to revolutionize the workspace with their incredible BendDesk. The BendDesk is actually a cool multitouch workspace which features a full fledged display that is able to work its magic with the help of two projectors, 3 cameras, and ultra bright IR lights. The multi-touch curved display of the BendDesk is not really about functionality but creativity and I think will be appreciated by those who work in the multi-media continuum or any other creative field.
The newly announced Infinity I-Kitchen from Electrolux is no ordinary refrigerator as its both a design and tech marvel. Running on Linux, the web-enabled refrigerator features a touchscreen-enabled ARM so that one can have access to apps like notes, calendar, contacts, reminders, photos, recipes and much more. The highlight of the refrigerator is its sleek futuristic design and the fridge also features a touch display with a resolution of 480×800.
Says Electrolux:
"The Notes application avoids spreading the famous Post-it notes throughout the refrigerator all the while taking its functionality to a new level, marking messages as unread, reminding you of birthdays and appointments. Through Photos it's possible to use your refrigerator as a digital photo frame and Recipes brings more than 600 recipes published by a famous Brazilian magazine."
The stunning Kensignton London house pictured below has been designed by British architects and interior designers SHH. Meshing contemporary aesthetics with traditional styles, the six storied house stands proud and stays true to the client's brief which was 'cream, off-white and funky'. The design team at SHH have managed to render it in a dazzling mix of styles and design themes that culminate into a scintillating effect. The property includes a reception room, a large formal dining room, a family room, a cinema and pool room, master suite. 5 bedrooms and and en suite bathrooms.
Purveyors of minimalist designs will appreciate the sleek and chic styling of the Quarantacinque (Forty-five) single-lever mixer. Manufactured by Italian company Ottone Meloda, the Quarantacinque is dominated by clean punctilious lines, scuplturalistic silhouettes and modern streamlined aesthetics. The Quarantacinque is edgy and the 45-degree angle is what makes it unique and different from the rest of the clique. The chic chrome finish further enhances the form factor which has actually been designed by New York-based firm AF Design Lab for Ottone Meloda.
My mind instantly conjures up the song "Somewhere over the rainbow" when I look at the L'Arco Della Pace Bookshelf. This visually stunning bookshelf catches the eye and captures the heart thanks to the charming rainbow hues. Built by Martino Gampe, the L'Arco has its roots in history since the architectural elements are no coincidence and seeks to replicate the Arco della Pace which is part of the Piazza Sempione in Milan. Measuring 124" h x 87" w, the bookshelf is constructed of vibrantly colored veneered poplar plywood segments which makes it the anti-thesis of the usually traditional shelves.
Versace unveiled its new Christmas 2010 Tableware and Ornament Collection and as expected its luxurious, fashionable and oh so decadent. The striking rich gold finish is a dominating factor in the entire collection and the series is characterized by intricate patterns of snowflakes and ruby-red berries. Made up of plates, cups and saucers, mugs, serving dishes and ornaments, the Versace Christmas 2010 ensures that you celebrate Christmas in style and also show off your discerning taste on the side! To see the entire collection in all its splendid glory, head over here.
Ping Pong is becoming quite a rage thanks to the SPiN Clubs in the States and if you know someone who is as smitten as the game as say Susan Sarandon then the Table Tennis Trainer makes for the perfect gift for them. Running on the same concept as a tennis ball machine, the table tennis trainer serves a steady stream of balls for solo practice to whatever speed one has programmed. This nifty little gadget has three modes which includes ; Underspin (where the bottom of the ball rotates away from the player, requiring a chopping stroke to return); Topspin (where the top of the ball rotates away from the player); and a challenging Heavy Topspin (high rpm rotation that must be returned with a controlled downward stroke). The Table Tennis Trainer is retailing on Hammacher Schlemmer for $149.95.
