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Furni Knox Clock
(30 August 2007) - Furni's latest collection is out and it looks like the Canadian duo's up to their usual retro-inspired, artist-designed and generally awesome tricks. We especially like the Knox (pictured right), a rectangular clock which houses a red LED display and alarm in a handmade solid beechwood casing. It's $108 and ships mid-October, but you can pre-order it from Furni directly.Also with vintage charm, their Alba...
(30 August 2007) - Furni's latest collection is out and it looks like the Canadian duo's up to their usual retro-inspired, artist-designed and generally awesome tricks. We especially like the Knox (pictured right), a rectangular clock which houses a red LED display and alarm in a handmade solid beechwood casing. It's $108 and ships mid-October, but you can pre-order it from Furni directly.Also with vintage charm, their Alba...
The Rise + Fall Woodgrain Tote Bag
(16 July 2007) - Add this woodgrain tote to the list of interesting schmatta coming out of Brooklyn these days by local label The Rise + Fall. One of their newest offerings, the bag pairs the classic practicality of a tote with the classic pattern of wood and is reportedly gaining popularity. While much of these products are featured exclusively in their Brooklyn store, they take queries online...
(16 July 2007) - Add this woodgrain tote to the list of interesting schmatta coming out of Brooklyn these days by local label The Rise + Fall. One of their newest offerings, the bag pairs the classic practicality of a tote with the classic pattern of wood and is reportedly gaining popularity. While much of these products are featured exclusively in their Brooklyn store, they take queries online...
Take-G Wooden Robot Toys
(27 June 2007) - Craftsman Takeji Nakagawa, aka "Take-G," doesn't simply make "toys." Rather, he creates tributes to childhood, nature and the future. The artisan crafts things like animals and futuristic robots out of four types of wood: keyaki (a Japanese tree of the genus Zelkova), teak, walnut and white ash. These four types of wood are joined through a traditional handicraft process called yosegi-mokuzougan (joined wooden block...
(27 June 2007) - Craftsman Takeji Nakagawa, aka "Take-G," doesn't simply make "toys." Rather, he creates tributes to childhood, nature and the future. The artisan crafts things like animals and futuristic robots out of four types of wood: keyaki (a Japanese tree of the genus Zelkova), teak, walnut and white ash. These four types of wood are joined through a traditional handicraft process called yosegi-mokuzougan (joined wooden block...
Nesting Desk by 4 Pli
(04 April 2007) - The Nesting Desk, by Brooklyn architecture and design firm 4 Pli, features an integrated screen made of stacked wood to hide and house a CPU without sacrificing ventilation needs. Providing a more organized experience, a plate of knotted wood creatively disguises wire holes located on the desktop (above right) and a sliding keyboard tray is optional. Constructed from natural birch plywood, aluminum details are...
(04 April 2007) - The Nesting Desk, by Brooklyn architecture and design firm 4 Pli, features an integrated screen made of stacked wood to hide and house a CPU without sacrificing ventilation needs. Providing a more organized experience, a plate of knotted wood creatively disguises wire holes located on the desktop (above right) and a sliding keyboard tray is optional. Constructed from natural birch plywood, aluminum details are...
Wood Links
(22 March 2007) - In a dramatic departure from her delicate china Stain tea cups, British designer Laura Wood’s latest project is all about big, chunky and funky jewelry. Working with sheets of plywood and a laser cutter, Laura has been having fun with geometric patterns inspired by the joining mechanisms of her drawing board. Laura says that this project focuses on reduction of material wastage; by using...
(22 March 2007) - In a dramatic departure from her delicate china Stain tea cups, British designer Laura Wood’s latest project is all about big, chunky and funky jewelry. Working with sheets of plywood and a laser cutter, Laura has been having fun with geometric patterns inspired by the joining mechanisms of her drawing board. Laura says that this project focuses on reduction of material wastage; by using...
Matthias Pliessnig: Capsule
(14 March 2007) - Although strictly sculptural, those with a bit of imagination could use Capsule as one of the nicest note/cigar holders out there. Matthias Pliessnig designed Capsule to contain its own plans rolled up inside (above right inset). Made of ebonized walnut and steel, the box is held shut by a mechanism inside—pushing the metal button at the tip opens the lid. Better known for his...
(14 March 2007) - Although strictly sculptural, those with a bit of imagination could use Capsule as one of the nicest note/cigar holders out there. Matthias Pliessnig designed Capsule to contain its own plans rolled up inside (above right inset). Made of ebonized walnut and steel, the box is held shut by a mechanism inside—pushing the metal button at the tip opens the lid. Better known for his...
Hudson Furniture Petrified Wood: Thorn Tree Project Benefit
(01 March 2007) - Hudson Furniture's petrified wood pieces add natural beauty to interior design minus the kitsch of other log furniture. With "the visual characteristics of wood but the feel of stone," Hudson's pieces are stunning multi-use pieces. Hudson Furniture is one of the few sources for legally harvested petrified wood and now buying a piece is a socially-conscious act as well. Through the month of March...
(01 March 2007) - Hudson Furniture's petrified wood pieces add natural beauty to interior design minus the kitsch of other log furniture. With "the visual characteristics of wood but the feel of stone," Hudson's pieces are stunning multi-use pieces. Hudson Furniture is one of the few sources for legally harvested petrified wood and now buying a piece is a socially-conscious act as well. Through the month of March...
U+ Studio Collection: Rolly Desk Accessories
(25 January 2007) - Matt Carr's new Rolly line of desk accessories from the U+ Studio Collection for Umbra features 1950s-inspired forms with roll-top covers in Walnut, adding a classic old school touch to any sleek desk. The line includes storage boxes (large and small), a paper/file box, and a highly original matching "bookworm" bookmark (a few furniture items are also available). The Rolly line is available from...
(25 January 2007) - Matt Carr's new Rolly line of desk accessories from the U+ Studio Collection for Umbra features 1950s-inspired forms with roll-top covers in Walnut, adding a classic old school touch to any sleek desk. The line includes storage boxes (large and small), a paper/file box, and a highly original matching "bookworm" bookmark (a few furniture items are also available). The Rolly line is available from...
Suissa Computers
(10 January 2007) - It's no secret that personal computers have taken center stage in people's increasingly digital lives. If the recent news from Apple and launches at the Consumer Electronics Tradshow (CES) are any indication, they're increasingly evolving beyond the dull, noisy, wire-entangled boxes we're used to. Even better than the gadgety and artificial look and feel of the new computer-based devices we're seeing, Howard Suissa uses...
(10 January 2007) - It's no secret that personal computers have taken center stage in people's increasingly digital lives. If the recent news from Apple and launches at the Consumer Electronics Tradshow (CES) are any indication, they're increasingly evolving beyond the dull, noisy, wire-entangled boxes we're used to. Even better than the gadgety and artificial look and feel of the new computer-based devices we're seeing, Howard Suissa uses...
Digital Wellbeing Labs: Into the Woods
(21 November 2006) - One of the highlights of the London Design Festival this year was the launch of Digital Wellbeing (DWB) , a retail space that curates a rotating collection of tech-based products based on a theme. For their next installment, "Into the Woods," the folks at DWB gave CH an exclusive sneak preview of the nature-based and nature-inspired items in store before it opens this Thursday,...
(21 November 2006) - One of the highlights of the London Design Festival this year was the launch of Digital Wellbeing (DWB) , a retail space that curates a rotating collection of tech-based products based on a theme. For their next installment, "Into the Woods," the folks at DWB gave CH an exclusive sneak preview of the nature-based and nature-inspired items in store before it opens this Thursday,...
Perfido Bracelets
(20 November 2006) - Contrasting the warmth and rich tones of wood with lucite's sleek modernist appeal, these bangles are made by Brooklyn-based furniture studio Perfido Design. The chunky, brightly colored bracelets made their debut as part of New York-based fashion label United Bamboo's Spring/Summer 2006 line, fitting well with that collection's Modern Art-influenced looks. You can get them in a variety of wood/lucite combinations from Perfido Design...
(20 November 2006) - Contrasting the warmth and rich tones of wood with lucite's sleek modernist appeal, these bangles are made by Brooklyn-based furniture studio Perfido Design. The chunky, brightly colored bracelets made their debut as part of New York-based fashion label United Bamboo's Spring/Summer 2006 line, fitting well with that collection's Modern Art-influenced looks. You can get them in a variety of wood/lucite combinations from Perfido Design...
Autoban
(02 June 2006) - With the founding of a national design council in 2004 and home to a design week in its third year, Istanbul is gaining recognition as a minor design capital. Founded in 2002, the firm Autoban, is helping the city's reputation along. Making their debut at New York's ICFF this year, their appropriated street sign logo and this wood (down to the lampshade) "King" lamp,...
(02 June 2006) - With the founding of a national design council in 2004 and home to a design week in its third year, Istanbul is gaining recognition as a minor design capital. Founded in 2002, the firm Autoban, is helping the city's reputation along. Making their debut at New York's ICFF this year, their appropriated street sign logo and this wood (down to the lampshade) "King" lamp,...
Nixon Wood Collection
(10 February 2006) - To surrealists, wood grain symbolized sexuality, so there’s some logic to giving something from Nixon’s new Wood Collection for Valentine’s Day. “Inspired by mid-century furniture, post-modern architecture, and the good old-fashioned grains of mother nature,” the wood inlay design behind the coveted Rotolog watch has been expanded into an entire Wood Collection. The real walnut and bamboo inlays are now featured on the Chalet...
(10 February 2006) - To surrealists, wood grain symbolized sexuality, so there’s some logic to giving something from Nixon’s new Wood Collection for Valentine’s Day. “Inspired by mid-century furniture, post-modern architecture, and the good old-fashioned grains of mother nature,” the wood inlay design behind the coveted Rotolog watch has been expanded into an entire Wood Collection. The real walnut and bamboo inlays are now featured on the Chalet...
Wood Puzzle Portraits
(20 September 2005) - Eric Quebral has embraced wood as a medium once again with these elegant iconic character portraits. Each background is composed of the parts for a wooden toy puzzle version of the gun. Sure, I could sit here and write about how great and hot this work is, but I don't really need to, now do I? Check out the link for previous sneaker inspired...
(20 September 2005) - Eric Quebral has embraced wood as a medium once again with these elegant iconic character portraits. Each background is composed of the parts for a wooden toy puzzle version of the gun. Sure, I could sit here and write about how great and hot this work is, but I don't really need to, now do I? Check out the link for previous sneaker inspired...
Wood Exorcist
(19 July 2005) - Yann Hervis is a rare craftsman of inlaid wood marquetry, bridging into contemporary art and interior design. His refined combination of precious woods humanizes the usually cold transit spaces of architectural projects: lobbies, doors, staircases, ceilings, elevators... In the process, while experimenting with the natural grains of wood, their colours, densities, textures, and natural dyes, he came to create his signature "palimpsests". By combining...
(19 July 2005) - Yann Hervis is a rare craftsman of inlaid wood marquetry, bridging into contemporary art and interior design. His refined combination of precious woods humanizes the usually cold transit spaces of architectural projects: lobbies, doors, staircases, ceilings, elevators... In the process, while experimenting with the natural grains of wood, their colours, densities, textures, and natural dyes, he came to create his signature "palimpsests". By combining...
Bamboo Bike
(11 May 2005) - Brano Meres, a Slovakian bike hobbyist, recently built this incredible bamboo bike frame. While bamboo is light and strong, there are certain practicalities that make commercial production of this thing unrealistic. But it is oh so nice to look at... via Design Sponge ...
(11 May 2005) - Brano Meres, a Slovakian bike hobbyist, recently built this incredible bamboo bike frame. While bamboo is light and strong, there are certain practicalities that make commercial production of this thing unrealistic. But it is oh so nice to look at... via Design Sponge ...
Living in a Box
(07 April 2005) - Last year, German design firm Transalpin conceived a way to pass electricity through wood and named it Wood.e. The 12V current doesn't actually pass though the wood; there's conductive material layered in to the plywood. This year, they created Living In a Box (above) as an example of how this innovative material could be applied. Normally separate pieces, chairs, tables, lamps and shelves, are...
(07 April 2005) - Last year, German design firm Transalpin conceived a way to pass electricity through wood and named it Wood.e. The 12V current doesn't actually pass though the wood; there's conductive material layered in to the plywood. This year, they created Living In a Box (above) as an example of how this innovative material could be applied. Normally separate pieces, chairs, tables, lamps and shelves, are...
Tes One
(06 April 2005) - Tes One's works is a combination of his past ten years as street art in Florida and his current life as a graphic designer in the digital world. He says his work is a direct representation of his surroundings and how he sees them. It's is a cross between his solid stencil and graffiti art background, fused with vector and digital imagery. This piece...
(06 April 2005) - Tes One's works is a combination of his past ten years as street art in Florida and his current life as a graphic designer in the digital world. He says his work is a direct representation of his surroundings and how he sees them. It's is a cross between his solid stencil and graffiti art background, fused with vector and digital imagery. This piece...
Boost Mobile's Woodie
(24 January 2005) - Boost Mobile, the youth market flavor of Nextel, is offering limited edition versions of the Motorola i860 handset. There's a tattoo version, which walks a fine line between good and cheesy. The most recent style is this one featuring wood-grain details on the inside and top face. It's a pretty elegant contrast of tech and retro. Boost is definitely doing good things despite the...
(24 January 2005) - Boost Mobile, the youth market flavor of Nextel, is offering limited edition versions of the Motorola i860 handset. There's a tattoo version, which walks a fine line between good and cheesy. The most recent style is this one featuring wood-grain details on the inside and top face. It's a pretty elegant contrast of tech and retro. Boost is definitely doing good things despite the...
Eric Quebral
(20 December 2004) - Sneaker aficionados find all sorts of ways to honor their favorite designs. From paintings to web sites, a lot of ground has been covered. Artist Eric Quebral is paying his respects in yet another medium-- wood. He does portraits using mixed wood grains and more recently has been bending maple wood into shoe lace sculptures. ...
(20 December 2004) - Sneaker aficionados find all sorts of ways to honor their favorite designs. From paintings to web sites, a lot of ground has been covered. Artist Eric Quebral is paying his respects in yet another medium-- wood. He does portraits using mixed wood grains and more recently has been bending maple wood into shoe lace sculptures. ...
Woody Puma Roma
(13 July 2004) - The classic 60's Puma Roma is back (actually, it never went anywhere), and this time it's woody. Reminiscent of the station wagon classic, these limited edition kicks feature a faux wood form stripe that's sure to inspire comment. $70 at karmaloop...
(13 July 2004) - The classic 60's Puma Roma is back (actually, it never went anywhere), and this time it's woody. Reminiscent of the station wagon classic, these limited edition kicks feature a faux wood form stripe that's sure to inspire comment. $70 at karmaloop...
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