Designer Stephanie Hornig has taken inspiration from the life of a “modern nomad with camping”, which according to her, represents simplicity and independence. Working on that theme, the designer crafted this range of simple, functional furniture. The most noticeable in the set is the sleeping bag sofa, that to us seems a cool mix of the indoors and the outdoors. Other items in the set include a table and a lamp.
Going about the old cycle of destruction and creation, ReclaimNYC is at work to turn the damage done by Hurricane Sandy into useful shapes like furniture. Using materials from knocked down buildings and sending them to artists and designers, the project builds some pretty and nice furniture. Profits from this work are then donated to the Red Cross to be put to use in relief work. The project includes 24 artists and designers who either use debris from the Hurricane for their work, or sometimes, use the event as an inspiration for the set.
Here’s a sofa you would really like to cook upon a bonfire, but you really shouldn’t do that because we’re sure it won’t taste as good as its appearance and its namesake. Looking deliciously like marshmallows, the ‘o’keeffe’ sofa by Japanese designer Kei Harada allows users to explore various sitting positions. Or you know, just enjoy being in the company of marshmallows.
The mind always takes a liking to things unique and creative, and the Lasso Wardrobe seems to satisfy both criteria. Designed by J. Hemann and Kai Linke, “Catching the Wild” lasso wardrobe has an exterior of polyester rope and a structure of steel to lend support. The design itself hails the Wild West, in appearance and in style. It is available as a limited edition item limited to 99 pieces from Zurich-based distributor Waldraud.
This cute Little Black Dresser ought to find love for its looks. Made out of MDF, maple veneer and aluminum, the dresser is the work of Vancouver based Straight Line Designs.
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Coming straight from the department of “why didn’t anyone think of this earlier?” the Art Radiators are well, radiators; except of the looking cool and not being ugly part. The Eiffel Tower radiator is quite self-explanatory, while its sibling, the Susie Radiator might as well have been a nice, flowery art piece.
It’s a little flavor of the outside of the building for the wall of a room. While not terribly clever, this does happen to be an interesting piece to rest your books and magazines on. Costs $60.
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YO! Home has an area of just 80 square meters, but that area has been utilized so well, the space can transform into four different settings. Using pulleys, levers and counterweights like you would see in a stage show, the Yo! Home makes considerable good use of living space while being a luxurious space filled with amenities.