Cassina Dodo Armchair

One of the most iconic chairs copied by millions and millions of companies but this is the real Dodo by Cassina

Designed by no other than Toshiyuki Kita
http://www.toshiyukikita.com/works/18.html
In 1998 for Cassina.

The Dodo is so iconic that many of the design museums hold it on show.

The crossover of the space age and the modern contemporary style are what make this one of the most iconic chairs.

Will suit not just living rooms but found in many a office and bedroom.

Check out Cassina Dodo chair

Spaghetti Bâle Garden bench

I love this bench.. What a great idea..

Called  Spaghetti Bâle designed by Pablo Reinoso.


Bio "French-Argentine artist and designer Pablo Reinoso was born in Buenos Aires in 1955 and has lived and worked in Paris since 1979."

To see more work visit here http://www.pabloreinoso.com/iPhone/ArtExperience.html

Stunning!

Lost chair from Daisuke Motogi

An exhibit at Cheongju international craft here http://eng.okcj.org/home/main.do

The Lost chair is a great idea. It shape and feel reminds of the B&B Italia tufty range which I've blogged on here twice ( I do love it that much)

Anyway the designer Daisuke Motogi born in 1981 whom started Daisuke Motogi Architecture in 2010 and has some stunning ideas already on the site.

I love the way you can add books flowers, whatever you want in to the chair.

For more great inspiration check out other works from Daisuke here  

Boffi Po bath-tub in Corian

I know bath tubs aren't really furniture but hey it's boffi. I love boffi and its naming of products.

The "Boffi Po" (not poo) bath tub is so simple but just amazing.

Of course this isn't an off the shelf or even custom made tub but a full reworking of your pipes!

The picture of these modern and contemporary bath tub says it all really..

Find out more here at boffi

Living Divani Extra Wall Bed

This is one modern and contemporary bed, the Extra Wall Living Divani bed.

Italian designer furniture brand Living Divani are famed for the sleak modern lines and the Extra wall bed is a classic.

The dress photograph from above shows off just how well this modern bed works in a contemporary setting.

The second image shows off the elegant design. As with all Living Divani furniture this custom made bed can be made to fit your needs.

I'm soon to blog me top 5 beds of this year and this has to be one of them and might even take top spot. The massive PRO or even the CON with it is it would work in almost any bedroom. I think moutains views, lake veiws of city views from this bed.

Find out more about the Extra Wall Bed from Living Divani

Babini Executive office Must range table

I think Babini are stunning example of modern and contemporary Italian furniture.

This pictured example is from the "must" range which is within the Executive office range.

I Really love the form of the table seating and desk with its powerful lines and feelling of stength.

From The Babini site:

A easy and round design, the use of glass together with aluminium and wengé, the particular worktops connection. It tells of a rigorous design focused on professionals and managers’ requirements, who look at the office as the interpretation of their own working and living style.

I'm sure to blog some more from Babini but in for now why not check out the Must range and entire collection here

Recycled Skateboard bench

I came across this great looking bench today and know it's not designer OR from a big brand but it is 100% modern!

Hat tip to craftjuice.com as I found it here - Skateboard bench

Go stirght to the etsy shop for more information on how to send off your (or your kids) old skateboard to be converted into a wicked bench here

Fun idea as i've seen many snowboard and skateboard bench but no one offering to make them!

Floora sofa / floor from Johana Richter

I found this just and had to blog it as I love it

Designed by Johanna Richter who seems to be a interior designer now over here http://www.johannarichter.de/ (I assume its the same one) has designed this flowing wool patches which as shown in the photo move from floor to sofa in a waving of colour and texture.

I can't really find out much about this so well worth checking out the mocoloco post here http://mocoloco.com/archives/010420.php

Read your bookcase from Saporiti

I really love this bookcase, great fun... Of course you could spell other words and have some reall fun with it..

The idea is so simple and could almost fit in anywhere from a class room, funky office or home.

The Read your bookcase from saporiti is designed by Roberto Saporiti and Eva Alessandrini.

One massive problem is to check out this bookcase and other great ideas and design from the italian designer Saporiti you have to visit one of the worst sites ever.. ah well. here is the url: http://www.saporiti.net/

B&B Italia Husk Chair

New this year at the Milan furniture fastival is the amazing Husk Chair from non other than one of the biggest italian designer brand B&B italia.

The Husk chair is designed by no other than Patricia Urquiola.

A moulded plastic shell and a series of soft cushions: these are the basic elements of the Husk armchair.
A celebration of softness, Husk is the result of a long development process to create a versatile armchair that is both unique in its own right and able to complement even the most classic sofas.

More from B&B Italia and here

For the latest press on B&B Italia from the furniture fair check out this link here [ pdf over 3mb]

Shanghai Table

Stunning Shanghai extendible table!

The swirly on the base set this item apart from so many similar tables.

The simple mix of aluminium and glass and the organic shape make a great contemporary table.

Company profile from their site:

Angelo Tomaiuolo works on a broad spectrum of projects, ranging from industrial design and interiors to architecture and exhibitions, with a purpose-driven and multi-disciplinary approach that combines experimental research and innovation with technical know-how and professionalism acquired after years of collaborations with internationally recognized architects like Massimiliano Fuksas and Matteo Thun.

Find out more http://www.angelotomaiuolo.altervista.org/05_product%20design/12_shanghai/shanghai.html

Vij5 Newspaper wood.

Designer Mieke Meijer has produced some amazing looking wood made from newspaper.

The newspaperwood is super creative as the layers of paper reproduce a wood like grain.

This first image is of the newspaper wood showing off its grain

The designer has produced a few items, one that stood out to me is this great looking desk with chair..

For other items made of the Newspaper wood check out Vij5 site here: http://www.vij5.nl/Vij5_collection-NewspaperWood.html


Also worth checking out is the designer homepage here: http://www.miekemeijer.nl/

"Flexible Love" Folding chair video

This is one pretty amazing video of a folding chair.

The chair named "Flexible Love Chair" is made of cardboard and expands with such ease.




I can't find to much about them other than the corp site of new photo well worth checking out as the video is odd. Hope you enjoyed it!


You can find out where to buy here: http://www.flexiblelove.com/where-to-buy/

Sugar chair by Pieter Brenner

Designer Pieter Brenner has designed a chair made of Sugar! yes a sugar chair...

Odd yes but it's a great looking chair.

From reading the press on the site it pretty new (2011) and the info is a little low on if you stick to it or the conditions the sugar chair must be kept in.. Will bees like it ? :)

The sugarchair can be shaped by its owner into a personalized and unique form. Thru the shaping and the treatment of its owner, the sugarchair will turn into a very unique object.

Find out more direct from the Sugar chair site here

Com.P.AR Swivel Chair.

Great looking Swivel Armchair by what's a new brand to me.

Compar OR COM.P.AR is an Italian designer brand.

COM.P.AR was established in 1984 and, in the course of time it has become a production company of considerable interest and importance in the furnishing complements sector.

I really like Com.p.ar furniture but the names of the products let alone the name company with the dots cause a few problems. The great looking Swivel chair picture is yes called "Swivel chair" .. anyway still like it..


See the full range here

buy from COM.P.AR

New layout...

Hope you like the new layout..

With tag labels getting into the 100's if not 1000's is was about time to make its better got you the user to lookup the best modern designer furniture.

I hope you like it..

Thanks!!!

Yekun Fitt Modular Seating System From Karim Rashid

I've just came across this site karimrashid and really like the pictured chair which create a modular seating system as well as a free standing chair with a foot stool / pouf.

From the bio:

Karim Rashid is one of the most prolific designers of his generation. Over 3000 designs in production, over 300 awards and working in over 35 countries attest to Karim's legend of design.

Full Bio here: http://www.karimrashid.com/biography_fr.html

If you like design and design ideas its well worth checking the site.

Squiddies Table from Stright Line Designs

I've just come across "Stright Line Designs" via their blog linked below. I've picked on of so many very cool items and what you can only call modern and funky furniture.

The Squiddies table pictured is one of my fav's but these guys produce loads of other stuff including kid furniture which is very cool and funky too.

Prices are on request and Stright Line Design are in Vancouver Canada so give them a look :)

Check out these guys blog here and Main site is here

Flux chairs system from padhome

So why Flux, having had a good read of the lit sent to my from padhome (thanks) flux is a made up word from the word "flexible" and "luxury"

Designed by Douwe Jacobs and fellow industrial designer Tom Schouten in 2009 the Flux chair in on the war path for exposure which is great!

I have yet to see them in the flesh (or sadly can't remeber) hope that padhome might send me one ;)

Here is another great image that reminds me of a spaceship or some alien film..

To find out more go check out the padhome site which is http://www.padhome.co.uk

OR

The Flux online store which was ment to go live in march but has just gone live http://www.fluxchairs.com/

Noon Sideboard chest from Pastoe

Yet another product from Pastoe, I know I know its my style but then this is my blog too ;)

The range of product from Pastoe is pretty small so eveno if I do blog all of it you shouldn't be too bored and if you love modern and contemporary design like me your be happy to see more.

Anyway.. The noon is a sideboard with a contemporary style and design. Slick line with bold colors.

Sadly the site offers no specs on the products so you only get a few pictures ...

Pictured are the black version along with a white version with a black framed white paneled version.

Find out more here

Motoart Ejection seat bar stool

Hat tip to the great 1800Recyling blog who blogged yesterday about warplanes and alike being turned into office furniture.

I don't blog much about office furniture as its not really my thing but Motoart caught me eye.

The collection is pretty amazing from seating pictured to table and lamps, well worth checking out the site here http://www.motoart.com

Sweet Sofa from Salcon

I've only just come across Salcon furniture, I blame google trying to make you search for "salon furniture" but hey I found it in the end..

This sofa really caught my eye, The mix of leather and chrome gave it a real contemporary and modern style.

I've checked out the pricing and its really not bad.

Find out more about the sweet sofa OR the get price on the Salcon furniture range.

Also: check out the salcon site here

2 seater suitcase sofa from recreate

Designed by Katie Thompson..

I love creating functional art from discarded non functional junk

I love the idea of a suitcase as a chair or in this case a suitcase 2 seater sofa.

I think its modern, contemporary and foremost green!

Loads move ideas and great furniture design on the recreate website found here:
http://www.recreate.za.net


Find out more about the 2 seater suitcase sofa here