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Gastro Gnomes would be familiar with the importance of tools like Mortar and Pestle when it comes to making delicious gourmet quality food. Used to crush spices, herbs and other solid substances, mortars and pestles are usually made of hard wood, marble, clay and are designed pretty unimaginatively. However the same cannot be said for the Glass and Oak, Mortar and Pestle which looks more like a stunning showpiece than a kitchen tool! This sculpturistic looking creating will inspire many epicurean fantasies and make the art of crushing spices more enjoyable. The pestle is made from a strong colored glass and has been designed to act as a solid tool for crushing and grinding. Where as the mortal is made from Oak and can also be used as a cutting board. The Glass and Oak, Mortar and Pestle has been designed by Shira Keret and can be purchased from Etsy.

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The quirky and imaginatively designed Normann Copenhagen Swing Vase makes for the perfect gift during the holiday season. Designed by Britt Bonnesen, each mouth blown vase is different from the other, making them truly unique and diverse. Since the form factor varies from vase to vase, when grouped together, it results in a surrealistic symphony of shapes and sizes that leave quite an visual impact. The series is available in a number of pulsating hues like green, purple, red, black , white etc and one can club them together to create their own modern artwork. The Normann Copenhagen Swing Vase can be purchased from Design Public and prices start around $79.

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With winters fast approaching, it won't be long before you are on a hunt for heating radiators. Radiators may be a necessity but they hardly ever tickle one's design senses. However the visually striking Art Glass Radiator Series is an exception to the rule since the collection emphasis on both aesthetical and functional value. Available from Tell Me First, the Art Glass Radiators can be customized by high resolution images and can be fitted with your existing central heating systems. There are six standard Glass Art radiator sizes available and prices range according to sizes and customization. For more information on these unique glass radiators head over here.

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Italian bath company, Glass Idromassaggio bring minimalism to the forefront with the Allos see-through bathtub. The slim silhouette and the almost bare design may be an odd choice in the luxury bathroom field, however here it seems to raise the design stakes. Devoid of any unnecessary trappings, the austere look adds a fierce accent to the bathtub and makes blends beautifully with its surroundings. Apart from the understated design, what really works in favor of the Allos Bathtub is it feature set. The bathtub is extremely serious about the concept of home wellness since it comes equipped with a soft head cushion and a soothing lighting system. The quick-fill feature along with the built-in television ensures that you soak away all your troubles and rejuvenate your body and soul from the comforts of your home.

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Swiss company Kung Sauna have being designing home saunas and wellness systems for the past 30 years and their expertise is reflected in each of their product. Keeping in tune with contemporary trends, the home sauna units designed by Kung Sauna don't sacrifice form over function. Unlike traditional home saunas, the company has focused on incorporating glass as an integral design element. Hence most of their sauna units are dotted with the presence of frameless glass doors which make the unit more airy and give an illusion of space.

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Your home workspace has to come with plenty of storage solutions, we get that. That's why today we'll recommend you this Cover Desk home office, which comes with plenty of straightforward storage space. The Covet Desk is made of oak wood and glass and its simple design accommodates plenty of storage space. The oak beam between the legs of the desk acts as part of the structure of the Covet Desk but it can also support various file boxes, books, CDs, and any other things you might need on a regular basis while working from home. There's also a handy drawer ready to hide away some of your important files, although, mind you, the drawer is right underneath that transparent glass surface. Via Case Furniture

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Not everyone in the room will like the idea of desecrating a Pinball machine and turn it into a coffee table like we showed you the other day so for those people I have an alternative today. The simple Edgewire table designed by Alex Sacchetti might be exactly the kind of table you are looking for. As you can clearly see the table has a very simple yet fashionable design and the Edgewire will fit with various other modern furniture elements in your home. The Edgewire table is made of an aluminum edge that also acts as the table's legs and a 12mm thick glass top. While that glass is definitely durable, make sure you avoid unwanted accidents by not placing too much stuff on the Edgewire table. That's of course if you decide to go for such a table design in the first place. Via Alex Sacchetti

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Most of the concept furniture items or design ideas we show you here are not yet finalized products ready to hit stores and some of them might never be picked up by manufacturers. But these Floe series glass speakers in the images below are definitely real and fully working today. They are actual speakers and they are made of actual glass. And there's some serious glass involved in building each speaker. How much? Well, about 80 pounds in each 4-foot tower. So how does glass produce sound? Apparently the base of each tower can vibrate and the glass is specially designed to pick up various frequencies and deliver any kind of music. The Floe Series is definitely worth investing in especially since it will surely add some personality to your multimedia room. Via GstSpeakers

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Another stunning incarnation of the all prevalent lamp is the Jolie Table Lamp. Available on the Crate and Barrel website for $189.00, the table lamp stands apart from the rest of clique thanks to its attractive vintage look. The square base is made of antiquated mercury glass and the silvery khaki shade glows golden when lit.

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Another stunning incarnation of the all prevalent lamp is the Jolie Table Lamp. Available on the Crate and Barrel website for $189.00, the table lamp stands apart from the rest of clique thanks to its attractive vintage look. The square base is made of antiquated mercury glass and the silvery khaki shade glows golden when lit.

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