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NEW: lamps of the Cage collection by Arik Levy for Forestier

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:44:00 +0000

Table lamp, hanging lamp and floor lamp of the Cage collection designed by French designer Arik Levy for Forestier. The table lamp is made using basic, traditional tools and material, the hand-made paper is combined with metalwork to produce the versatile collections. The juxtaposition of hand-made and machine-made elements is both unexpected and quite elegant.

Best finds on the web: Salone del mobile Milan 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:22:00 +0000

Light a moment candle lantern by Joost van Bleiswijk & Kiki van Eijk with Laikingland. Via Yatzer.

Sé Expressions by Jaime Hayon at Spazio Rossana Orlandi. Via design art news.

Shaping Silestone Kitchen by Fernando and Humberto Campana.Via design art news.

Chandlo dressing table by Doshi Levien for BD Barcelona. Dressing table: Structure in solid ash fitted out in black matte. The table legs are tubular steel, painted in a brilliant green. The solid, compact table top (mixed natural minerals and polymers) is in a light grey. There is a central, frontal faced mirror, which is composed of a steel frame, painted in red. The back of the mirror is black MDF painted with a graphic pattern in brillant white. The side mirror has a filtered rose colour. The jewellery box in plywood (rosewood). Via Daily Icon.

Designers benandsebastian showed at Mindcraft12 by Danish Crafts a mirror The Dandies that “reflects, distorts and transforms its context”. Inspired by historic plate glass manufacturing techniques, the design duo have created a project that works on several levels: as a design object, as an image and as a spatial installation that reflects, distorts and transforms its context. Via Sofiliumm.

Via Noticias infurma.

Lamp IN-EI TR 011 by Issey Miyake for Italian light design manufacturer Artemide. Via Design Speaking.

Chandelier Bocci’s 38 series by Omer Arbel in an installation at Spazio Rossana Orlandi. Via Mocoloco.

Suitnest Dinner by Henrik Vibskov at Mindcraft12; image courtesy of Danish Crafts. Suitnest Dinner is the ultimate picnic basket with a built-in shirt and jacket and room for food and utensils. A nest for food and tableware and a shirt and jacket that leaves you ready to dress up once you reach your destination. The design combines a backpack and a basket using a rattan weave and leather, among other materials. Wanting to revive forgotten materials in his work, Henrik Vibskov chose rattan, a material that he hadn't worked with before. So he had to learn to work with rattan from scratch. Via WGSN-homebuildlife and Danish Crafts.

The Corniche shelves were designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for VITRA. Via Homedite.

Colour porcelain by Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings at Rossana Orlandi bring their distinctiveuse of colour to 1616, an extensive collection of tableware for Arita. One of the oldest porcelain manufacturers in Japan, Arita is known for the delicate grey-white hue of its porcelain and the application of fine hand-painted decoration. Via ArchitettaMi and Wallpaper.

Marni designed this 100 chair collection for the Salone del Mobile in Milan from april 17 through 22. They have hired former Colombian prison inmates to produce them with the aim of helping them to readjust to a social & working life. Marni will use the chairs as props this spring when it photographs its employees in Milan for a photo exhibit by filmmaker Francesco Jodice. They will also be used in their offices & stores throughout the world. the chairs will only be sold at the marni boutique in Milan with the proceeds being donated to the institute ICAM of milan. Via Wgsn-homebuiltlife, Designer blog, and It`s nice that.

NEW: Phylum lamp by Andrea Morgante - Shiro Studio for Alessi

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:15:00 +0000

New in store, Phylum lamp in 18/10 stainless steel by Andrea Morgante - Shiro Studio for Alessi. Inside in steel coloured with epoxy resin, white. The formal language of this Lamp, similar to the “Megaptera” Tray by the same designer (Andrea Morgante - Shiro Studio), echoes the soft lines of a flower or leaf, while the wavy form of the surface creates an unusual lighting effect all around. A corrugated steel sheet, shiny on the outside and white on the inside, bent over on itself with a foldover closure. “Phylum” is a matte screen table Lamp, with the light emerging from the form and the reflections of the material. Photos by Santi Caleca.

NEW: Paper town by Papierowe Miasto

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:52:00 +0000

New in store, Paper town by Papierowe Miasto. Paper Town is inspired by Polish suburban life. All elements are made out of recycled cardboard, ready to fold along perforated lines. No glue or extra tools necessary.

NEW: Risotto Serving Spoon by Inga Sempé for Alessi

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:17:00 +0000

New, Risotto Serving Spoon in 18/10 stainless steel mirror polished designed by Inga Sempé for Alessi. This Risotto serving spoon was designed for a competition organised with the magazine “Domus” to celebrate the anniversary of the “Cucchiaio d’Argento” (“Silver Spoon”) - the historic recipe book which, with its 3 million copies sold in Italy and world-wide, and its 12,000 recipes, has been the star of Italian kitchen for the past 50 years. This Risotto Serving Spoon was the winning project of the competition. The jury, which included Alberto Alessi and Alessandro Mendini, chose to reward Inga Sempé for her ability to create a very simple and minimalist solution which, at the same time, is also highly expressive thanks to the precise details and the functional need to serve risotto. Inga Sempé wanted a spoon that was slender and round, as simple and as pleasant as eating a risotto. Photos by On Time.

NEW: bread board Sbriciola by Anna and Gian Franco Gasparini for Alessi

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:54:00 +0000

New in store, bread board Sbriciola in bamboo wood designed by Anna and Gian Franco Gasparini for Alessi. Bread board with crumb catcher in thermoplastic resin. “Sbriciola” is a Bread board, easy to use also but not only in the kitchen, with large lengthwise slits and a little drawer that holds the crumbs falling through the slits. The drawer is separated into two compartments - the smaller one houses the bread knife and is located under the slit-free part so the crumbs don’t get in; the second one is the same size as the slitted area, so it can collect the crumbs that form when you cut the bread. so the crumbs don’t get in; the second one is the same size as the slitted area, so it can collect the crumbs that form when you cut the bread. Photos by Giacomo Giannini and Elena Datrino.

NEW: Savon du chef odor remover soap by Fred Gooris for Alessi

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:52:00 +0000

New at Wannekes, Savon du chef odor remover soap in 18/10 stainless steel (mat) by Fred Gooris for Alessi. It is a useful object for the person, a handy addition to the Alessi Encyclopaedia, this “Savon du Chef” was designed by the young Fred Gooris with the advice of Fabrice Leclerc. Just rub the steel “soap” between your hands under cold running water for a few seconds and you’ll have soft, odourless skin. “Savon du Chef” also acts as a nail-cleaner: the top part, smooth and not sharp, removes food residue without any risk of getting cut or of hurt. Photos by Massimiliano Ninni.

NEW: All-time wine glass and water tumbler for Alessi

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:22:00 +0000

New addition to our online shop, wine glass and water tumbler in crystalline glass designed by Guido Venturini for Alessi. This water tumbler is part of the All-Time tableware collection. The designer has opted for continuity of shape in the container, softly joining together the bottom and outer edges. The contact of the fine glass with the lips is delightful.

NEW: Amanita table lamp by the Campana brothers

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:21:00 +0000

New in store, Amanita table lamp designed by the Campana brothers in cooperation with Alessi. The lamp is made of rattan and it is equipped with a three-step switch. The rattan creates an open-weave effect, letting out a myriad of little light beams softened by the natural colour of the material. The brothers Humberto & Fernando Campana have obviously been inspired by nature, since the name “Amanita” (lat. for death cup) as well as the form remind of the elegant top of the popular fly agaric mushroom.

Corniches by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:20:00 +0000

Corniches by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra. The Corniches shelves were created by the Bouroullec brothers to initiate « an impromptu storage area. The idea behind this design arose from the need for small storage spaces to spontaneously keep items. Corniches are individual protrusions in the environments that can be used and organized freely, to put items of daily use to keep them at one’s fingertips or to make a larger installation. Via Sleek design.

Lots of Paper limited edition seat by Cecilie Manz

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:16:00 +0000

Reminiscent of a supersized origami structure, this intricately engineered and executed, crisp white limited edition seat has been created in 2011 by the acclaimed Danish designer Cecilie Manz. Made of the environmentally-friendly, high-quality uncoated 400 gram Arctic Paper Munken, the complex form of ‘Lots of Paper’ was achieved through the process of tessellation. Via Daily Tonic.

Counterbalance light by Daniel Rybakken

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:25:00 +0000

Counterbalance light by Daniel Rybakken for Luceplan.

NEW: Scarves Undiscovered wonders of the World

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:27:00 +0000

New in store, scarves from the Undiscovered wonders of the World collection by Dutch designer Sophie Duran. Created out of self made photographes, old travel books and minerals, these unknown mysterious worlds are open to multiple interpretations. Inspired by Celtic, Norwegian, Indian and Greek ancient stories, every landscape has a name that gives slightly a clue of where you could explore it. All prints are digitally printed at the Audax Textile Museum Tilburg and CATDigital in Glasgow, Scotland. Silk velvet and crepe de chine, finished with a 925 silver detail. The velvet gives vibrance to the colours and makes the landscapes look three-dimensional. Crepe de chine gives a lightness and sophisticated feeling to the prints.

NEW: Hopebird by Jaime Hayon for Bosa

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:28:00 +0000

New in store, ceramic figurine Hopebird by Jaime Hayon for Bosa. A table top sized sculpture that symbolizes the importance of an optimistic approach to what lies ahead. The Hopebird by spanish designer Jaime Hayon for italian ceramic manufacturer Bosa stands proud and straight with a dynamic watch-out position toward the horizon, inviting us to reflect on the importance of staying positive to what the future may bring.

NEW: ShapeMaker and PlayShapes by Miller Goodman

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:42:00 +0000

New at Wannekes, wooden toys ShapeMaker by Miller Goodman. ShapeMaker is a set of 25 colourful, geometric design, hand printed, beautifully crafted, environmentally friendly hardwood blocks made of rubber wood - a replenishable wood. The blocks can be excitingly arranged to create a menagerie of thousands of surprising creatures and tons of sparkling, imaginative, engaging images that guarantee to delight children of all ages. The blocks perfectly illustrate millergoodman’s commitment to combine function with the highest design principles, producing beautiful, sensitive New Classics in the children’s market. Includes design suggestions. Winner of a gold award at the 2009 Practical Pre-School awards.

Wooden toys PlayShapes by Miller Goodman. PlayShapes is a unique modular set of 74 wooden geometric shapes which you can arrange or stack to make hundreds of 3D creations, such as animals, people, faces, vehicles, buildings and much more. The shapes also make fantastic drawing templates. Young children will enjoy balancing the head and body shapes to make all sorts of funny creatures. Older children may prefer recreating the inventive 3D structures from the enclosed illustrations, giving them inspiration and confidence to build their own creations. The shapes are also an intriguing and imaginative plaything for adults. Beautifully crafted from environmentally - friendly, durable rubberwood, the shapes feel soft in your hand and the flashes of colour add a modern accent. The set of shapes come in a printed, unbleached cotton drawstring bag along with a set of instructive illustrations. Includes design suggestions. Awarded Gold by the Parents Choice awards 2010.

NEW: wooden toys FaceMaker by Miller Goodman

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:44:00 +0000

New in store, wooden toys FaceMaker by Miller Goodman. Explore your creativity and discover thousands of unique faces to be made with these 25 wooden blocks. Will you make the cowboy, the queen or a character only you can imagine? These environmentally-friendly, hand printed blocks are loads of fun and whatever your age you’ll be inspired to play. Includes design suggestions.

Textile Sketch by Kiki van Eijk

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:05:00 +0000

This collection of furniture by Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk looks like it’s made of textiles but is in fact fashioned from solid metal.The Eindhoven designer used laser-cutting, welding and blow-torching plus gold- and nickel-coated thread to give the illusion of lace, piping, fringing and crochet. The Textile Sketch range includes a dining table, high table, low table, lamp, chair and room-divider. It’s on show at The Pop-up Generation exhibition at MOTI Museum until 12th April.

NEW: plaids The Barn by Mara Skujeniece

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:51:00 +0000

New in store, plaids The Barn by Mara Skujeniece. Woven in the Dutch Textile museum. Central to Mara’s work which takes much of its inspiration from her Latvian origins. The barn is the ultimate symbol of the Latvian national character.

NEW: tea towels The Barn by Mara Skujeniece

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:42:00 +0000

New addition to our online store, tea towels The Barn by Mara Skujeniece. Woven in the Dutch Textile museum. Central to Mara’s work which takes much of its inspiration from her Latvian origins. The barn is the ultimate symbol of the Latvian national character. With ribbon (separate available) to use as apron.

NEW: Table runners The Barn by Mara Skujeniece

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:27:00 +0000

We're delighted to announce the arrival of the Table runners The Barn by Mara Skujeniece. Woven in the Dutch Textile museum. Central to Mara’s work which takes much of its inspiration from her Latvian origins. The barn is the ultimate symbol of the Latvian national character. Available in beige white and blue beige.

NEW: Tablecloth Font of the loom by Bertjan Pot

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:24:00 +0000

New in store, tablecloth "Font of the loom" designed by Bertjan Pot, woven in the Dutch Textile museum in Tilburg. When you ask a designer to design a product he will start exploring the function, imagining what it could be. This assignment for the Textile museum didn’t start with function but it involved a specific machine. For Bertjan Pot, this immediately enlarged the possible outcomes of the project. The machine he is talking about is a computer-controlled jacquard loom (Dornier). The Dornier is well known amongst designers because the museum regularly commissions designers to create a tablecloth on it. Most designers have an image transformed into a fabric binding. They make you step back to admire the big picture. Bertjan Pot found it interesting to reverse that and to show, by looking closely, that each thread performs an important role in building an image. Text really fits this way of looking, better than a picture. He developed the smallest possible font. One line of text can be woven with just nine wefts. The font has been digitized and put into a font program. Basically, everything that can be created with a font can be directly converted to the loom. When the font was finally there, he didn't know straight away what he would write with it. He successfully designed a typeface that can easily be woven, to be honest, the content was not that important. After all he chose a favorite Wiki-pages. On the napkins, the font becomes a pattern. Including 6 napkins. Each tablecloth comes in a lovely gift box.

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 13:16:00 +0000

After our family holiday in Chamonix France I`m back at the office. We stayed in this fantastic chalet Florimont I highly recommend!

Urban Cabin by Fábio Galeazzo in São Paulo

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:59:00 +0000

Alessi Blow up Bamboo small table available through our online store.

Fábio Galeazzo has designed the “Urban Cabin” in São Paulo, Brazil. Via Contemporist.

NEW: Bibu kids cushions

noreply@blogger.com (Wannekes) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:57:00 +0000

New in store, kids cushions designed by Spanish Yuly Monsanto for her own label Bibu. The cushion can be used as a teddy bear, as a pillow or as a decorative cushion. Printed directly on the fabric using water base non-toxic ink. Sewn together with a specially designed pattern on the back, to make them into a unique piece. Made of 100% very soft Cotton fabric with Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 Certification. Protected with Sanitized® Hygiene Application, to prevent bacteria growth.