Untitled Chair by Alessandro Bêda
This chair is rather a cool concept proposed by the Portuguese
designer Alessandro Bêda, we presented another interesting concept made by him a week ago ( Two-piece Flower Vase in the Shape of a Whale ). He called this chair “Untitled Chair“, and it seems that he’s not very good at coming up with names for his
designs. I would like to name this chair “Perfect Shape” because
design features 100 gas shock absorbers that enable the chair to adjust to pressure and change its shape to accommodate the person or object placed on it. The
measurements of the chair are exactly the same of the LC2 Petit Comfort by Le Corbusier. Until now this chair is just a concept, but
designer Alessandro Bêda told on his website that he’ll start working on a prototype soon, though he ponders if his concept is
really doable. - Via
By Cast and Bonded among new twists in Leather
Helps lower price points for similar
leather offerings
AT THE MARKET -- Leather
upholstery producers are working with a variety of new
covers here, including
fabric,
leather/
fabric combinations and what's called bonded
leather -- a new, somewhat controversial
leather-like material.
Higher-end
manufacturers including American Leather, Elite Leather and Palliser have launched full-fl
Beverly Hills: Edge / Leather Sofa Setsd
fabric programs.
At the pro
motional end,
companies like Klaussner and Catnapper have added bonded
leather, which contains 10% to 17%
leather.
As bycast -- polyurethane-
coated leather splits -- was viewed with skepticism when first introduced about five years ago, bonded
leather -- a layered mixture of polyurethane, cloth, glue and
leather scraps or shavings -- is perceived by some as a threat, a falsehood and a fraud.
Ashley is urging buyers to "be aware" of bonded
leather.
"We just want
people to be aware of exactly what they are buying," said Tom Leon, president of Ashley's Millennium division. "We are not taking a stand either way, but we do want dealers to know what it is and that it is not
leather."
Leather
suppliers are selling the product, however, dis
playing it in
leather-
designated showroom areas. Leather
upholstery companies categorize it as a
leather SKU. It is as flexible and supple as a
leather cover and can be processed to carry a flat, grainy or two-tone patterned effect. It also affords an almost waste-free yield of nearly 100%.
Klaussner has built a program around bonded
leather.
"It has the same polyurethane face as bycast but it's less costly than
leather," said Chuck Welch,
leather product manager for Klaussner. "We've
created a new
category for it, like bycast or microfiber."
With bonded
leather sofas retailing from $699 -- compared with $1,199 for similar
leather frames assembled domestically -- Welch predicts the alternative material will take away from
leather on retail floors.
And bonded
leather isn't relegated to mainstream merchandise only. Simon Li/Trayton America has introduced a reconstituted product, producing a textural Nubuck effect.
"It's bycast with a suede top, not a polyurethane top," said Peter Pilgaard, sales and marketing director. Simon Li calls the product "suede
leather."
"It is like
leather to work with because 65% of its thickness is
leather," Pilgaard said. "It is a good way to control price points in the wake of
leather hikes."
Ashley, Flexsteel, Universal, Nicoletti and Natuzzi are among those
companies that don't carry bonded
leather in their lines.
Source: Joan Gunin -- Furniture Today
House Made of Doors
This house has something
really special, because is made from an entirely unconformistic material. I’m sure you don’t see a house made entirely from old doors everyday. This was just a quick example of creative
people are, and some of them keep to amaze us everyday. This
picture was taken near Elberton, Georgia, snapped from a car cruising by at 55 mph. - Via - Core77
rock tablestags: kitchen/dining, livingroom
FANS OF SUPERMAN’S ICE FORTRESS (you know you’re out there) will love Haziza’s line of
dining,
coffee and console
tables. The rest of us can at least appreciate the way light interacts with the multifaceted acrylic shards, each of which seems to
d furnitureanically from the base. Available in over a dozen
colors, we definitely prefer our
tables without any tint; the other
d furnituree across a bit too flashy–flashy for folks sans superpowers, that
d furniture
Popularity: 5% [?]
Modernism Inspired Japanese House Pictures
The
pictures here feature a villa two hours outside of Tokyo. You can see the beautiful Pacific Ocean view coupled with a backdrop of the mountains. This house is owned by a Tokyo family as a place to get away. The
modern design of this house is
really fitting with the light
colored concrete walls and the multitude of windows to soak up the great views. Via - Materialicio.
Minimalist House by Marià Castelló Martinez
Marià Castelló Martinez
designed and build this beautiful
minimalist house for himself on on the Spanish island Formentera. The
building is a 12×12 meter
square, sitting between existing woods and an old traditional stone wall. The house and studio are divided by a core infrastructure: library, filing
cabinets, bathroom,
kitchen, cupboards, Murphy beds, mechanicals, and two
sliding iroko wood panels that can partition off
spaces as needed, such as for a guest room. I love how something so little and
simple can be so complex,
modern and beautiful. - Via - materialicio.us & arkinetia
Yellow Vegas Sofa
So you wanted a sofa with attitude, then here is a beautifull statement piece of
furniture from a very inovative Italian sofa
company. Armrests and backs in tubular painted steel, seat in solid wood and multiply with elastic straps. Padding in polyurethane foam with differing density covered in
polyester microfibre, feet in
Mirror polished cast aluminium. Yellow like a bannana this sofa captures the joy of sunshine and communicates happiness. - Price : £2,499.00
Geo 180 Simulated Rain Shower Tub from Kos
Bathroom products from Kos of Italy always challenge creative boundaries often ending up with wonderful inventive
designs. The Geo 180
pictured here
creates that effect. This
design creates a rain like experience for filling the tub or even taking a bath. The shower head in the ceiling is a great idea that brings out beauty in the bathroom. There is still a
stationary fixture
should you not want to use the rain shower technology. Product site: here.
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Cool Baby Furniture : Bloom's Fresco Classic High Chair
Bloom has the cool baby high chair department covered with their Fresco Classic
contemporary European
design that provides families with a 3 in 1 resting, feeding, and play chair. Features include 360 degrees
swivel seat,
pneumatic easy-lift
height adjustment, multiple position reclining seat, and an over sized
adjustable feeding tray (3-position) with deep lip to prevent spills made of FDA compliant food
contact grade plastic and
stainless steel that is
removable and dishwasher safe. The Fresco high chair is available in several vibrant micro-suede
fabrics and muted
leatherette
covers for easy
cleaning. Suitable up to 79lbs. 24.5w x 41h $400 from 2
modern.
Enjoy Glamorous Leather with Natuzzi Nicolaus Sofa Series
When it comes to awesome
design and great
leather selection, Natuzzi of Italy is second to none and has been the world's
leader for many years. The Nicolaus sofa series is one of my favorites in not only look and feel, but
versatility as well. The construction is geared for
luxury with over sized arms, lower lumbar support, pleated sides, and a ratchet headrest that allows you to kick back and
lounge on what was once a sleek low
profile sofa. The Nicolaus is available in an electric model in which the self adjusting headrest works jointly with the seat that slips out about six inches to
create a pseudo recliner. The
motion takes place by placing your hand over the sensor built into the side of the arm nicely tucked away out of sight. For those wanting a nice expansive sofa
sectional, your possibilities are limited only by space and imagination.
