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The ZEN light promises to free you from plugs and cables. It’s doesn’t even need an external power supply because it generates its own. The trick is a sophisticated “magnetic engine” inside the ZEN. The magnets naturally create enough force to keep the lamp spinning to power a series of LED diodes. It’s only a concept but the idea is intriguing. The design is polarizing but in today’s sea of “me too” designs – I like it.

Designer: Andrej Čverha of HANGAR Design Forge

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Zaisu chairs are a floor sitting piece of furniture that came into style in Japan during the Muromachi period. During that period of architecture floors were covered in thick straw mats known as “tatami”. The ruling warrior class created strict rules about living daily lives which brought on the sitting posture called “seiza” as it was deemed the respectful way to sit. Now, Japanese dining furniture sets featuring Zaisu chairs are popular as families adopt traditional Japanese ways of living in an effort to improve the connection a family feels while spending time together. Via.

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Many of us could stand to adopt some Zen principles to try and slow down our lives and create more quiet serenity. This small Zen fountain is designed to create a contemplative space in a place of your choosing such as office, apartment or house. The Zen fountain is comprised of a copper bowl, two copper bars, tumbled slate, trickling water and a flickering tea light. The bamboo is not included, but could be picked up easily at a nearby garden store. The Chinese symbol for “prosperity” is painted on the smaller slate tile. Dimensions: 9″L x 9″W x 6″H. Price: $129. Buy product: HERE.

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