"...The recessed legs each have a metal plate at the bottom to further the floating look that's become a trademark of Novati's designs. The deck is constructed of wood slats woven together with nylon strips for a combination of assured suppleness and enduring strength." Through Design within Reach.]]>
\"...The low-slung, Italian designed, Leggero Bed has a visual lightness that suggests the influence of Eastern minimalism. The multi-layer beech plywood headboard is... molded to arch gently back and echo the curve of the spine... Ventilating slat system makes boxspring unnecessary. Curved headboard for support when reading.\" Through Design within Reach, available in natural beech or mocha.]]>
"...Cubits can transform easily from a shelf to a cabinet with the addition of the optional doors and backs. The backs keep your stored items from falling behind the unit and enables Cubits to be used as a room divider." through Design within Reach.]]>
"...Designed with Cubitec's same corrugated core, which allows the shelving component to be superbly strong and lightweight, Cubits offers front and back panels that can transform the system into a sealed cabinet that conceals the contents for a clean, streamlined look."]]>
"...The bold graphics of Thick and Thin lend fun and freshness to a variety of environments... The thick, long-wearing cut pile has a subtly varied texture, highlighted by the harmoniously hued stripes. Thick and Thin is created in such a way that the width of the stripes will vary, producing differently striped tiles. This creates floors that are all subtly different from each other..." Through Design within Reach]]>
"...the rug's circular motif was inspired by the naturally occurring pattern of rocks in the ocean. The design's organic shapes are highlighted by Adams' use of rich color and pile, which adds depth and texture to the rugs." Through Design within Reach.]]>
...biomorphic shapes and naturally recurring patterns. The Corice Rug is a design from Adams' custom-made line, presented in a 6' x 9' size..True to the designer's organic language, Corice features simple triangles carefully fitted together." Through Design within Reach.]]>
"(Angela's) Bodine rug, a sly play of solid tendrils against slivers of bright stripes, pays homage to her Aunt Bodine, known for her multicolored hand knit socks. The organic shapes of AdamsÂ’ designs are given texture and depth by her use of rich color and thick pile, which is soft and inviting." Available through Design within Reach.]]>
"a varied tactile surface that offers underfoot stimulation, ventilation and spongy relief, reducing fatigue by the stove or providing anti-skid padding by a pool, entryway or in the bathroom. The mats are washable and can stand up to inclement outdoor conditions." And only $59, through 'Design within Reach'. DWR call this colour 'olive', but it looks more like a citron green to me.]]>
"designer Christopher Farr blends geometric sophistication and modernist notions of beauty with ancient rug weaving techniques... The result is a series of elegant pieces that have the power of abstract canvases for the floor." Through Design within Reach. Here shown how elegant it looks with slate-black floors and Noguchi furniture.]]>
Cowhide rug available through Design within Reach.]]>
This light is only $98! A lovely seashell shape, and tremendous flexibility in its operation. Designed by Brazilian Maurice Klabin. "With the same kind of coiled delicacy you find in a soft-shelled nautilus, the Eclipse is a model of simplicity and ingenuity. Fabricated from a single strip of polypropylene attached to a steel frame, the Eclipse can be opened or closed to varying degrees. This allows the shape of the fixture to be altered to expand or reduce the amount of direct light or change the angle of illumination."]]>
Hey, I may not be able to afford the wonderful lights or furniture by my favourite 20th century designer, but at least I can afford his book! ;) "George Nelson was an outstanding designer. We all know that. But my hunch is that, in a hundred years, he'll be even better remembered for his thinking and writing about design." - Stanley Abercrombie, architect and writer "George Nelson is one of the most important designers and thinkers of the 20th century, and equally a gifted writer. This year we have republished his influential classic book, How to See, which originally came out in 1977" ...The text, as well as the photographs, are insightful, inspiring, provocative and entertaining and will be appreciated by students and design buffs alike." Available through Design within Reach. ]]>
"A statement-making piece, the sofa has a grandly scaled, open form that accommodates multiple people." Available through Design within Reach. At just over $9,000, I'd hardly call this 'design within reach'... however, it is a real one-of-a-kind classic by the esteemed Noguchi, so who am I to quibble? Wonderful, organic curves, yet also incredibly modern. Shown in chartreuse (the colour I would choose, without a doubt), but it's also available in cream or black.]]>
George Nelson is one of my favourite designers!!! If I could only afford one unique piece of furniture, this would be it, hands-down. It is so hip, so fun, so funky, so playful!!! It also comes in smoke or black... but I can't imagine why anyone would choose any other colour than this marvellous red. I mean, if you are going so far out anyways, you might as well go all out!!! Available through Design Within Reach.]]>
Another of George Nelson's lamps, the Nelson Crisscross Pendant, available through Design Within Reach. I love its simplicity, a real Zen Japanese feel. Yet at home in the most modern, contemporary interiors, as well as retro interiors. A favourite!]]>
"Flexible, functional and practical, the Componibili System (1969) has been in production for more than 30 years." Shown here in red, white or silver - silver is only slightly more expensive. From Design Within Reach. Very inexpensive. Very modern & clean, but with a hip, funky vibe. Playful, too... it has a 'peek-a-boo' quality to it that I adore. Available in 12 1/2" or 16" diameters, some types are stackable. For the tops, they sell lids separately. ]]>
Another of George Nelson's beautifully simple lamps, this one looks like a flying saucer. Beautiful clean lines, modern and funky, too. Available through Design within Reach]]>
Nelson Propeller Pendant lamp by George Nelson, available through Design within Reach. Even though designed in the 1950s, it has a funky modern vibe, perfectly suited for interiors from retro through contemporary or modern.]]>
At $125, it's pricey... but I like the generous proportions of this pillow, and the wonderful muted colours with the orange stripe 'punch'. Filling is 90% goose feathers, 10% goose down, so should feel wonderful, too. Available through Design within Reach]]>