Modern Designer Furniture Blog

Chair bookcase by Gail Peter Borden

2012-01-06T07:39:00.000-08:00

I love this Chair bookcase by Gail Peter Borden I just found today.

Divided into three systems, there is [1] a cockpit chair that has an adjustable angle of repose and uses a compressive slotted connection, [2] a structural frame and cover/cloak that uses a fingered connection, and [3] an infill shelving system that deploys a pegged connection. The 237 books complete the remainder of the composition.

This was found on yankodesign store

Check it out here

Cassina Dodo Armchair

2011-11-09T06:39:00.000-08:00

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

2011-09-17T04:45:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-06T07:18:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-24T08:02:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-22T04:46:00.001-07:00

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

2011-06-21T07:05:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-14T08:18:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-09T07:08:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-08T06:44:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-06T05:49:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-17T01:59:00.001-07:00

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.

2011-05-16T10:55:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-15T05:46:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-22T04:19:00.000-07:00

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.

2011-04-20T07:42:00.000-07:00

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...

2011-04-18T08:45:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-14T08:49:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-12T08:13:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-04T09:36:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-16T07:54:00.000-07:00

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

2011-02-24T07:52:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-10T09:00:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-04T09:36:00.000-08:00

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

superdesign london

2010-10-07T04:11:00.000-07:00

Loads of loads of amazing designs at www.superdesign-london.com well worth a visit.

It's so hard to pick one thing but this stood out to me..

Anyway...
The it's called "THE VENUE" and is part of Patrick Brillet's collect from the gallery "The Apartment"

I can't find out much more about the "The Venue" but superdesign is well worth checking out as a website OR for real if in London.

BLÅ STATION Dunder range..

2010-10-06T05:40:00.000-07:00

Yet again another BLÅ STATION... This time the Dunder range..

Chair or sofa configiration this is one contemporary style bit of furniture..

I think the pictures show off this super sofa and chair but if not then here is what the brand has to say about the range:

Dunder is an easy chair and an extendable modular sofa that adapts easily and elegantly to the setting in which it is used. Dunder modular seating consists of five different sections – middle, corner, left-hand end unit, right-hand end unit and footstool.

Check out more photo and config's of this range here

The inviting Giovannetti Galassia Sofa

2010-09-22T05:57:00.000-07:00

What an inviting sofa.

The Galassia Sofa just begs to be sat on.

The Italian designer brand Giovannetti offer some really interesting furniture almost all its range have this sofa and inviting feel with a fashionable style.

For an entire range have a look at www.giovannetticollezioni.it

Wave Sofa from Tacchini

2010-09-21T05:21:00.000-07:00

I do love the Tacchini sofas and have blogged about them before.

The wave is yet another stunning example.. I love the simple modern and contemporary styling of this sofa..

100% pure with a wave of an arm at one end.. Great..

Perfect in any comporary home or office.

http://www.tacchini.it/

Bloodlamp seems to be dead..

2010-09-20T04:21:00.000-07:00

Came accross this lamp today I loved it ...

Its sad but the company which is sited to be the one that sells it no longer has in :(

I came accross it via this site

I think is a great idea and reminds me of the dripping table I'd blogged an age ago here

Enjoy.. More blogs coming soon

L-Serie Side Unit / Cupboard / Cabitnet from Pastoe

2010-06-24T05:45:00.000-07:00

I Just came accross this Side Unit / Cupboard / Cabitnet called the L-Serie from a dutch brand called Pastoe.

Sadly the site has no information about the product (that I can find) but some amazing picture if this side unit.

A bit about Pastoe "Simplicity, timelessness, quality and craftsmanship have all been at the centre of Pastoe's philosophy for more than ninety years now. Since we were founded in 1913, we have been making progressive contemporary furniture that pays due attention to tradition and craftsmanship. And that applies as much to our cabinet systems and seating as to our tables."

See the L-serie here: http://www.pastoe.com/en/9-collection/7-cupboards/9-l-serie/150-lj18-styling

Checkout the entire range here: http://www.pastoe.com

More to come from Pastoe as I really like this stuff!!

Cousin it the Italian way.

2010-05-13T07:09:00.000-07:00

yep... Cousin it from the adams family is here... Straight from the milan furniture fair is the CABANA designed by Fernando Campana & Humberto Campana in 2010

So what the hell is it... Well... you have to read down...

Its a...

Cabana...

OR in english its....

Yeh its a Cupboard..
The central column supporting five shelves.. I love it to bits.. Find out more here and check out other amazing wacky designer from the Italian furniture brand Erda.

Enjoy :)

morfeo sofa bed from Domodinamica

2010-02-28T04:17:00.001-08:00

Such a funky looking sofa. The morfeo looks like some sort of alien or spaceship from a distant plant but no its a sofa bed.

With the molded lights it removes the need for bed side table or lamps.

You can see the full range from Domodinamica which is well worth checking out here: http://www.domodinamica.com/index_eng.html

For more information on the morfeo sofa bed check out this: http://www.domodinamica.com/morfeo_eng.html

Life sofa Modular system by Flexform

2010-02-10T07:34:00.000-08:00

Super comfort... Super depth...

The Life sofa Modular system from Flexform.

A very modern looking low back sofa with really soft backrest cushions.

Typical Flexform style with is form and standard of quality.

Of course as always the array in formations and fabric choices or leathers allow it to fit into almost any situation.

Find out more about the Life Sofa from Flexform

The Ego Paris Tanderm Sunlounger

2010-02-04T01:41:00.000-08:00

With spring on the way its time to look at designer garden furniture.

Here is a great example of one such brand and one double sunlounger.

Ego famed for its outdoor furniture has the Tanderrm range which include this double sunlounger perfect for the patio or next to the pool..

As always its come in an array of colours to suit your needs.

Check the Ego Sunlounger and other items from Ego Paris

Together we can

2010-01-12T01:00:00.000-08:00

I do think Dust Furniture is a funky brand.

The Together we can is just one of the many crazy ideas to come from the Indiana studio.

How to describe the together we can? well is a side draws plus a side table with shelves and a side cupboard all stacked on top of each other.

The range reminds me of the Adams family with almost gothic shapes.

Dust Furniture describes themselves as "abstract traditional furniture" which I sort of agree with but adstract modern furniture works for me too.

See the Together we can here: http://dustfurniture.com/work/df1120.htm

Check out the full range here: http://dustfurniture.com/

Bouloum Chaise Olivier Mourgue

2010-01-08T01:29:00.000-08:00

Designed in 1968 by the French born furniture designer Olivier Mourgue the Bouloum chaise show the mix of Olivier training.

Educated in France, Finland and Sweden which can be seen in all the designs.

Organic forms including this Chaise is the shape of a human is Olivier focus.

Sadly no long produced but you can check out the others design for inspiration here: http://www.oliviermourgue.com/

The Meritalia Prosciutto Sofa

2010-01-07T05:10:00.000-08:00

The Prosciutto sofa is an amazing looking modern sofa.

A touch of 70's retro shapes sort and space age. Designed by Marc Newson for designer furniture brand Meritalia.

The entire range of Meritalia is simply iconic in modern design.

Its will worth checking out the entire range and i'm sure to blog more form Meritalia in the near future.

Checkout the Meritalia site here : http://www.meritalia.it/index.php?l=en
See the Prosciutto sofa

Float bed from Max Longin

2009-12-19T03:04:00.000-08:00

A very funky and contemporary bed called the float.

Design Max Longin only has this bed and a chair currently on his site and well worth checking out and keeping an eye out for future design.

The bed is suspended stainless by four steel cords which is what gives it the effect of floating.

Find out more http://www.max-longin.com/en/float/float.php

Five Amazing Sofas

2009-11-16T08:40:00.000-08:00

Here are a pick of 5 amazing sofas that offer ideas, concepts, style and so much more.

The mix of fashion and design with a statement of what you and your home or office is about often comes from your choice of sofa.

Many of the below can be purchased but some are prototypes from new designers with some great ideas.

First lets start with a prototype from designer Daniel Becker from Germany.

The Hunting Lines 2 seat sofa has strong lines with a what looks like a glowing yellow line contrasting again the soft black.

One of the main features to this sofa is the fact that putting multi sofas together expands the seating area and create great lines within a home or office.

http://www.danielbecker.eu/huntingzweier4.html

From the Daniel Becker prototype to no other than one of the most famous sofa brands in the world, yes B&B Italia.

I could with ease list just 5 B&B italia sofas on this blog post but this time only one gets on this list.

Designed by Patricia Urquiola whom has designed for B&B Italia, Bosa, De Vecchi, Fasem, Kartell, Liv’it, MDF Italia, Molteni & C., Moroso and Tronconi plus many more.

The Tutfy Time has been selected due to the mix of square and straight lines with super soft corners and edges is a perfect mix of uniformity and comfort.

Being modular it fits in any space from a large 1 seat sofa to as large a composition as you'd like.

B&B Italia Tufty-Time-Sofa

Looking for some natural elements in your living room ? Well the Neo livingstones will meet your needs..

These giant stones and pebbles make up configurations of sofas for both indoor and outdoor use.

These elements really look like stone and pebbles and of course will create and eye catching focal point to any living space.

Maybe its the child in me that just wants to run and jump onto the Neo Livingstones from Smarin.
I think you could have so much fun with these sofa's in a modern space with strong lines with the livingstones offering the natural element into a room.

Old blog post here

http://www.smarin.net/index.php?lang=en

From stones to pixels..

Its hard to pick just one of the sofas designs from Moroso as it has so many epic designs.

Moroso are famed for so many designs that include the likes of the Victoria and Albert and
Alessandra Armchair in cow style black and white patch fabric.

The pictured pixel sofa is again this typical Moroso idea of a mix of color design and texture. Bland is not a word you can use when talking about Moroso.

With some of the world top designers such as Ron Arad, Carlo Colombo, Enrico Franzolini, Marc Newson, Toshiyuki Kita and Patricia Urquiola you are of course exposed to so many ideas and designs.

Fabric design by Cristian Zuzunaga http://www.cristianzuzunaga.com/new/web.php?content=4 and Moroso Springfield sofa

Other furniture by Moroso

Designers Andrea Fino and Samanta Snidaro have created the Velvet sofa for Sand and Birch design Italy.

The name of course gives away the use of velvet to upholster this sofa. It looks like and spring and strong, even harsh and uncomfortable to sit on but taking a closer look you can see the super soft velvet which omits comfort. The contradiction between its spring like form and soft texture is what makes this sofa stand out.

This is typical of Italian furniture challenging shape and form along with texture and finish.

http://www.sandbirch.com/

Domino Short Bed From SMA

2009-11-04T01:17:00.000-08:00

The Domino bed is a classic design, simple lines, simple shape but offers a feel of true Italian quality.

I love the red mixed in the a contemporary white as white bedroom giving the room a great focal feature.

The "short" part of the name refers to the fact the head board is 57.5cm high which I love.

Find out more about the Domino Short Bed

Find out more about SMA furniture

L@P chair by Rossin

2009-11-02T23:46:00.000-08:00

Here we have a wonderful idea from Martin Bellendat of Rossin.

This is a chair and work surface combination looking more like a work of art than a utilitarian piece.

This sleek design offers a comfortable chair and work station for a laptop making it a perfect and practical piece for any living room or office.

Find out more here http://www.rossin.it/en/collections/contract/lp/

Knife and fork coffee table.

2009-10-04T03:27:00.000-07:00

I came across this coffee a while back and again today. It was pretty hot idea back in 2007. Sadly I can't access the Objection design site as its down but it well worth doing a google search for more info on them and maybe you will find more info than I could.

Normally I blog about comporary and modern furniture you can get your hands on but this is one of those posts that I hope will get the old creative juice following.

I love the simple idea. I'm sure health and safety my have a few problem with it and I'd sugest keeping the kids away from it or design a similar idea with a clear glass or pastic covering/case.

The River Modular Bookcase from Antonello Italia

2009-10-02T23:44:00.000-07:00

I love the idea behind the River Modular Bookcase.

The two image show off the just some of the options you have with this modular bookcase system.

Both images work so well in my opinion with and centre feature or a divider/side of room wave of a shape.

Simple yet dynamic design from the Italian designer brand Antonello Italia whom have an array of furnitrue from chairs to tables with a classical contemporary and modern feel. Clean and simple lines with a feeling of style.

Find out more about the: River Modular Bookcase
Check out the chairs, tables and other items from Antonello Italia

Zero bed by Presotto

2009-10-01T23:16:00.000-07:00

The zero bed from Presotto.

Typical Italian design, the zero bed from Presotto offers all the slick comporary feel for the modern home or flat.

The iconic round base of the bed will make a massive feature of any bedroom.

Similar to to poliform in its style but with a modern and comporary twist. Presotto also offer a range of chairs tables and more.

Find out more: here

Edra Historia Naturalis Aster Papposus Sofa

2009-09-18T07:37:00.000-07:00

Is it a sofa or a jellyfish?

Edra is an amazing brand that make in my opinion really wacky furniture.

The Historia Naturalis (natural history) Aster Papposus Sofa is part of the natural history range and with is jellyfish style would work so will in a amazing room with sea views. The silky blue fabric will become a massive collectors item in the future.

You can't not want one of these but you need A the budget and B the room to fit it in... I would love to see this in someones house.

Find out more about edra and here

Buy the Historia Naturalis Aster Papposus Sofa

Free form lighting - Macassar collection Andrew Muggleton

2009-08-10T02:23:00.001-07:00

The Macassar collection with its tables and chairs has a final touch with this contemporary lighting.

The mix of Ebony which is the signature of the the Macassar collection with the brushed stainless steel and frosted lights glass offer a true contemporary for modern feel.

Available with 4,5 and 6 lights with the options of any length up 10ft on request.

Of course this would suit a study with the desk we blogged about here and the chaise we blogged here.

Find out more about the Free form lighting.

De Sede ds-207 Sofa

2009-08-05T00:58:00.001-07:00

I really like the swiss design and De Sede are one of the best brand to come out of Switzerland.

One thing I find about De Sede is the sofas just work so well in white. I'm not sure why but the design, shape and form are exposed in the white leather as pictured.

The ds-207 is just one of many examples from de sede sofas and hope the white thing make sense.

Find out more about De Sede
Find out more about the ds-207 sofa :
http://www.desede.com/en/home-sector/collection/sofas/ds-207/

Step 27 cuboard from SMA

2009-07-29T00:42:00.000-07:00

The Step 27 cuboard offers classic lines designed from the Italian brand SMA.

The picture shows just how you can make use of these classic lines with a floating unit highlighted with a different colour on a wall surounding the unit with a lamp to of a focus of light.

I really like the way something so simple can offer a very modern and contemporary look by mixing up greys with lights and a few accessories.

Both office and home this cuboard ticks both boxes.

Find out more about the Step 27 cuboard from SMA

Plateau Lounge Chair from Engelbrechts

2009-07-10T13:42:00.000-07:00

The Plateau Lounge Chair is designed by Erik Magnussen for the designer brand Engelbrechts.

Available with automatic return swivel or free turn.

Options include the chioce of differing materials for the seat and back + base to give extra icon style.

The idea behind the design is a hand.

The pictured verion is like a hand and a thumb with a feel of being held when seating in the chair.

Find out more about the Plateau Lounge Chair

Miles sofa designed eero koivisto David Design

2009-07-09T13:58:00.000-07:00

The Miles sofa designed Eero Koivisto, in 2006 for the scandinavian designer furniture company David design.

The structure of the Miles sofa is covered with multidensity polyurethane seat and back with cushions with core of cold-moulded polyurethane foam and filled with no other than duck down.

Not does it look comfortable but with the duck down is bound to be super soft.

Completely removable fabric covers. Chromium plated steel tube base.

Find out more about the Miles Sofa

Nanoo Nan11 Bench

2009-07-09T03:30:00.000-07:00

Sectional elements of the Nan11 bench allow you to not only create a bench the size you need but to create a feature by picking the colours that work for you.

Each element is made of fiberglass and forms a caterpillar or tree trunk on it side form and shape.

Designed by Emanuelle Jaques for the swiss designer furniture company Nanoo.

Find out more about Nanoo

Find out more about the Nan11 Bench

The Blå Station Polstergeist Bench

2009-07-08T00:59:00.000-07:00

The Polstergeist Bench designed Christine Schwarzer in 2000 for the designer brand Blå Station from Sweden.

The family business BLÅ STATION established in 1986 is based in the Åhus on the Swedish south-east coast.

The Polstergeist Bench is Upholstered sofa/bench with a frame made of steel and wood.

Designer with one, two and no backed bench the designer allow one or many to fit in a room/living space and would make a feature with is almost primary colours.

Find out more about Blå Station
Find out more about the Polstergeist from Blå Station

Sushi Chair from Edra

2009-07-04T06:59:00.000-07:00

Edra furniture is one of the most amazing designer italian furniture brands.

Edra set future trends with almost every design. The Sushi chair is just one example, the use of 100's if not 1,000's of cloth weaved in a chair is just one example of what edra is all about.

You will of seen so much edra furniture on TV as is such a high end design and give an amazing focal point on tv show and your living or office space. Edra is ultimate status furniture!

Find out more about Edra
Find out more about the Sushi Chair from Edra

Cano Shelf from Hay

2009-07-01T00:48:00.000-07:00

Hay are a designer furniture company from Denmark.

The design are typical of the north european, scandinavian style, simple, useful, clean lines, and styled.

The Cano shelf is just one of the many product Hay have in its catalogue. The options include a three level and the five level shelf unit shown in the picture.

Frames come in black or white and are made from powder coated steel.

The pictured version includes five crosses with the option of addtional coloured crosses. Three crosses on the front / back and two on each side with option coloured in positions of your choice like the green cross show in the picture.

Find out more about http://www.hay.dk

Slim line Coffee table from Dedon

2009-06-28T03:09:00.001-07:00

Garden furniture with Style!

The pictured Slim line coffee table doesn't do it justice. The weaved fiber is made up of different sections which sadly don't come out in the picture.

The entire dedon Slim line range is full of the special weave and with so many copies of the shape the weave is what make this a top end designer iconic item that will last.

Find out more about the Slim line Coffee table

Lazy Night Bed from B&B Italia

2009-06-24T02:13:00.000-07:00

Desinged by no other than Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia.

The Lazy Time Bed is famed for the distinctive split backrest designed for complete comfort due to each side being independently adjustable.

Typical of B&B Italia the array of colours and finishes allows this bed to fit into any bedroom design and feel.

Find out more about the Lazy Night Bed

Enam Shelf by Yves Raschle and Thomas Wüthrich for INCHfurniture

2009-06-23T02:03:00.000-07:00

Enam Shelf typical Swiss design.

The picture show the veritcal version with two elements but it can be extended indefinitely to find in space.

Made from solid oiled teak with a size of 145x34x193(h)cm offer and great storage unit size.

INCHfurniture is "devoted to wood, to design and to a different culture"

Find out more about INCHfurniture

Find out more about about Enam Shelf

Eker Table from Sellex

2009-06-22T01:57:00.000-07:00

The Eker table made of tempered glass top 10 mm. thick, opaque and vitrified 70 x 70 and 110 x 70 cm.

Classical looking with a modern finish.

Sellex is a Spanish designer furniture company which started in 1977 with the goal of spreading the Scandinavian design into Spain and west/south Europe.

Find out more about Sellex: http://www.sellex.es

Find out more about the Eker Table

The Folded Coffee table Jeff Miller for Baleri Italia

2009-06-21T01:35:00.000-07:00

The amazing looking rectangular coffee table with glossy plastic top and steel rod base.

With a 10mm-thick top is co-injected plastic material, fully recyclable.

The top come in either white in or black pictured.

Find out more about Baleri Italia here: http://www.cerrutibaleri.com

Find out more about the Folded Coffee table here

Gus Modern Jane Bi-Sectional Sofa

2009-06-19T00:41:00.000-07:00

The Jane Bi-Sectional Sofa from Gus Modern design group is based on the Jane collection from the designer brand Gus Modern.

Simple lines the its distinct buttoned tufted seat and back cushions with is stainless steel base.

With only two configurations, a left or right L-shape sofa with a size of: width 102cm depth 72cm and height 30cm.

To find out more about Gus modern

Find out more about the Jane Bi-Sectional Sofa

Diesis Sofa from B&B Italia

2009-06-16T00:58:00.000-07:00

The Diesis Sofa is Stunning.

Typical Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava’s design for no other than one of the biggest designer sofa and furniture brands in the world B&B Italia.

With a hint of Le Corbusier but still very Italian in design. The Diesis sofa comes in the 3 seater pictured a smaller two seater and a chaise with of course the array of B&B Italia fabrics and leather to fit with any living space or office.

Find out more about the Diesis Sofa

Adelchi Steel table from Armani Casa

2009-06-15T00:41:00.000-07:00

The Adelchi is a limited edition table from the designer brand Armani Casa.

The information and pictures are also sadly limited.. No designer or year ?? But I really like the look.. Its use brushed steel in alternate panels, with splitted veins to give it its unique look and feel.
Size of the table is: 140x70x74,5h.cm.

View other items from Armani casa here

Artifort Bird Sofa

2009-06-13T01:59:00.000-07:00

The Bird sofa with is soft natural lines typical of the designs from the designer brand Aritfort.

Designed by Michiel van der Kley with it feature back that flow over the seat in a organic / wave like form.

I am a bit lost to why is called "bird" but think its a great design and would be a great feature in a living space or office lobby.

Find out more: Bird Sofa from Artifort

Max Sofa by Tacchini Italia

2009-06-12T00:50:00.001-07:00

The clean almost sharpe lines of the max sofa is a perfect mix with the super soft and inviting fabrics that Tacchini Italia offer.

A seat regulation mechanism allows you to find the perfect position for comfort. With options of chrome feet (pictured) or wood with its array of fabric colours options well fit in any living space.

The only limit to this sofa is it size with length options of 146, 185 and 215.

Find out more here: http://www.tacchini.it/

Macassar Writing Desk

2009-06-11T01:03:00.000-07:00

Andrew Muggleton's Macassar Writing Desk is contemporary in style but still uses tradtional elements and materials.

With brushed stainless steel accents and the amazing curved legs with its hidden draw and Ebony ends create a top end modern and contemporary designer desk.

We have featured the Macassar Chaise lounge by Andrew Muggleton here which of course would work well with this desk in a large office.

For more information about this desk click here

Premiere EM2 FISH Chaise From Ego Paris - Outdoor

2009-06-10T06:58:00.000-07:00

Or it a chair ? a Chaise? a sun bed or a fish?

The Premiere Fish is a great looking "chaise/chair" perfect for along side the pool or in garden.

Designed for Ego Paris is comes of course in an array of colours to suit your taste.

Some other items in the Ego Paris collection.

Find out more about the Premiere EM2 FISH Chaise

Miss Lacy Chair Designed by Philippe Strack for Driade

2009-06-09T02:03:00.000-07:00

This classical chair is designed by no other than Philippe Starck For the Italian designer bran Driade.

The chair made of stainless steel with a cast flower pattern.

The one catch with this chair is it not reccomended for outdoor / garden use but I think the design would work so well in conservatory or outdoor cover area.

Find out more and the Miss Lacy and other designs from Driade click here

Designer Beach chair from the tango Collection from Dedon

2009-06-08T02:08:00.000-07:00

Called the Beach chair but this sun lounger is perfect for the garden or pool side.

Dedon offer top end outdoor furniture with both clean lines and pure comfort.

The entire tango collection if famed for its curved sofa lines giving a more classical look.

Find out more about the Tango Beach Chair

Dadone Sofa from B&B Italia

2009-06-07T01:50:00.000-07:00

As mentioned in the post about the feather lampshade in this post a B&B Italia sofa with its ultra clean lines in a contemporary living room would mix well with natural looks of the lampshade.

The pictured Dadone sofa is an example of just one configuration that the Dadone comes in.

The Array of fabrics colours and leathers let along the sizes and configurations allow this modern sofa to fit in almost and living rooms.

Find out more about the Dadone sofa

Kwanbgho Lee Feather Lighting

2009-06-06T01:42:00.000-07:00

This lampshade offers a natural but contemporary and modern feel to a living space.

Called the feather it looks a little like bird wings or in my opinion like bits of wood.

I think this would work so well will a contemporary white room e.g. a living room that is very clean and minimalist with the likes of flexform or B&B sofa and arco lamp with this feather lampshade..

Find out more about the feather lampshade and other light from Kwango Lee

The Tonon Italia One for Two Chair

2009-06-05T02:00:00.000-07:00

This modern and contemporary chair is design by Stefan Heiliger for the designer brand Tonon Italia. Made with a steel frame and elastic belts, covered foam.

Grouped together around a coffee table this chair well be a massive feature in any living space or office.

Find out more about the One for Two by Tonon click here

Designer but green cardboard table.

2009-06-04T01:08:00.000-07:00

I love the look of this table from Diefabrik whom make furniture from recycled material like this table which is made of cardboard.

This table reminds me of the Cappellini rainbow chair but of course at a far lower cost. Of course you could use the rainbow chair with this table for a full on striped room.

The table is called "table433" and is made in Perth Australia. To find out more click here

Bookcase armchair - BIBLIOCHAISE From NoBodyandCo

2009-05-20T01:18:00.001-07:00

Is a chair or is it a bookcase?

The Bibliochaise is both.. Very similar to the Ptolomeo Bookshelf which we blogged about before.

Nobodyandco make some great designs and are well worth checking out but the armchair caught my eye.

This would fit so well in a drawing room/library and could sit inbetween two Ptolomeo bookshelves and be an amazing feature.

Find out more about the Bibliochaise and other item from nobodyandco

Floating Bed Dylan from Cattelan Italia

2009-05-20T00:59:00.001-07:00

The Dylan bed gives the allusion that the base of the bed is floating above the ground.

You have to look close to find the hidden legs that support the frame and base of the bed.

The photo to the left doesn't show the legs as I think is just covered by the white cover and the angel of the photo. The technical information show the legs in around about the covers position.

The white leather frame works so well within a white room as picture giving a clean and very modern and contemporary bedroom.

Find more items from Cattelan Italia

Read the spec about the Dylan bed here

BAOBAB Tree Coat hanger From MDF Italia

2009-05-14T01:44:00.000-07:00

The Baobab Coat hanger designed for MDF Italia is an undulated trunk and a crown of irregular branches.

The idea comes from nature. The coat is made to look like a tree with a trunk as its main body and a few branches on the top to allow you to hand a coat and alike.

This coat hanger would look great in the home as a feature to a entrance hall but would look like the image great as a feature along a hall way in a office with multi "trees" outside each office bringing a bit of nature in a working place whilst keeping a desinger contemporary feel.

Find out more about the coat hanger and MDF Italia

Dedon Phoenix Sofa and Coffee table - Outdoor Furniture

2009-05-13T08:10:00.000-07:00

Got a place over looking the sea? Well dedon outdoor furniture is the only answer..

The phoenix range looks as if it made of carbon fiber, and is called the "carbon finish".

The photo shows off the range in situation with two dedon 2-seater sofas and a and a dedon phoenix coffee table.

The Phoenix range is designed by Nicolas Thomkins whom also design the Yin Yang which we have blogged about before here: http://modern-designer-furniture.blogspot.com/2009/04/dedon-yin-yang-garden-furniture.html

Find out more about Dedon

Charles sofa From B&B Italia

2009-05-12T07:50:00.000-07:00

Designed by no other than Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia the Charles Sofa is one of the most famous sofas in the world.

The charles is a massive range with the photo show a L shaped sofa but the array of options allows this sofa to fit any home or office.

Your very likely to of seen the charles sofa on many a TV show due to the array of formations you make the sofa let alone all the classic and modern and contemporary fabrics the B&B Italia offer.

Simple classic and refined..

Find out more about the Charles sofa from B&B Italia.

Wardrom from Paula

2009-05-07T02:10:00.000-07:00

Spikes in a wall ?

The idea come from the designer who didn't like finding heaps of clothing on the floor the morning after the night before...

The wardrom is a.. well sort of waredrobe that you throw your clothes at..

Simple effective and contemporary.

Find out more about the wardrom and other interesting design from Paula: www.allaboutpaula.com

Rotor Coffee Table from Bellato

2009-05-05T04:26:00.000-07:00

This coffee table designed for Bellato is so simple in design.

With four square wood leaves of which three can rotate offers and array of formations for a eye catching focal point with in the living room or office lobby.

With a contemporary and modern feel the rotor by bellato allow the owner to slide/fold the table into just a square when not in use and to open up when in use.

Find out more about the Rotor Coffee Table

Swallow Table from Sam Johnson Design

2009-05-04T04:17:00.000-07:00

This simple table offers a great modern and contemporary feature for a living space.

Using lasers to cut the wood and inlay shapes offers and array of custom design including this offset swallow design.

The table top is made of walnut and the idea is taken from the tradtional Marquetry which was traditionally done by hand using wood veneers and a scalpel.

Find more designs and idea from Sam Johnson Designs

Colour Change Chandelier from blowzone.

2009-04-30T03:25:00.000-07:00

When modern LED meets traditional chandelier the result is a contemporary and modern lighting.

The icicle shaped lights with a choice off colour offer you the chance to match the room current decor and build the decor around the Chandelier.

Blowzone offer some really interesting contemporary designs.

To find out more about the chandelier click here

To look at the array of poducts the blowzone offer visit: http://www.blowzone.co.uk/

Tangram Shelves from Lago

2009-04-24T03:38:00.000-07:00

Tangram is the famous puzzle with 7 shapes that don't over lap that then create an complete shape of say a person or animal etc...

Lago have used the idea to create these shelves, of course you can buy and arrange them how you'd like but the photo show how well it can work to make a focal point in a contemporary or modern living space or office.

Functionally the shelves will not hold many books or items but the point is to create and graphical focal element vs its use.

If you want the history of Tangram then check out wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tangram

To view other formations and idea check out the Lago website.

Dedon Yin Yang - Garden Furniture

2009-04-19T22:50:00.000-07:00

The sun is out and the summer is almost here!

Having seen the Yin Yang in the flesh no photo can do it justice. Its very large!

If your have a pool or even a beach this is a must. Basically the Ying Yang by Dedon is two chaises.

As with all Dedon garden furniture it will make any outdoor, garden, pool, beach or covered outdoor area have a modern and contemporary showcase focal point!

Find out more about the Dedon Yin Yang

Tufty Time Sofa from B&B Italia

2009-04-13T01:58:00.001-07:00

B&B Italia are one of the most famous brands for designer sofa's in the world.

Its almost impossible to watch any TV chat show or big borther sort of programs without seeing a sofa from B&B Italia.

The Tufty time is a example of the modern and contemporary design that B&B Italia offer.

The array of formations of the elements in the Tufty Time Sofa range allows it to fit in almost any living space bedroom office and of course TV show. Of course with all B&B Italia the number of fabrics and leathers allows you to once again fit around you home/office decor.

The Tufty Time is designed by Patricia Urquiola.

Domino Coffee Table from SIDD

2009-04-03T02:08:00.000-07:00

2 days ago Chris Pritchard made a comment on the this blog so off I went to checkout his profile to find out he is a designer..

We love comments on this blog and this is the case in point.. Look what I found!

The Domino Coffee is a great design.. Simple but eye catching.

This would create a great focal point for a living area and even better in a office loby. The cross over of wood and glass off the combination of tradition and contemporary.

SIDD offer a small number of items that are worth checking out from woodern wine rack to a wooden vase.

Find out more about Domino Coffee Table
Find out more about SIDD

Concept Flow Chair from Hyperthesis

2009-04-02T01:06:00.000-07:00

Now and again I come accross some "concept" furniture which I wish was being produced and this Flow chair is one of them.

Hyperthesis visual lab have some great designs and ideas covering many areas but the flow is a "furniture" example..

The idea behind the design called Flow is to be simple and flulid of which it is.

The picture say is all really and could become a iconic design if taken up by a major brand.

Find out more here Flow chair

The Macassar Chaise Lounge by Andrew Muggleton

2009-03-30T01:26:00.000-07:00

Andrew Muggleton furniture and design offers a cross over of metal wood and fabric.

The Macassar Chaise Lounge is typical of Andrew Muggleton with it sleak line and contemporary modern design.

The mix of Ebony Steal and leather create a feature item for a living, study, office or even a large bedroom.

Comfort and style.

Click the following to find out more about the Macassar Chaise Lounge

California Sideboard for TV and Music from Bellato

2009-03-23T02:18:00.000-07:00

The California sideboard is design be Luciano Bertoncini for Bellato.

Designed as not just a sideboard but a unit for a tv hi-fi and alike. The California comes with a large number of options typical of bellato with an array of sizes and finishes.

The example in the picture is a basic unit made for "TV and Music unit" but the options in the california range include bookcases, cabitnets, shelves and so much more. The choice you have with the range is massive.

Find out more about The California by Bellato

The Bart Vos 7200 from Gelderland Groep

2009-03-22T04:52:00.000-07:00

Gelderland Groep is a typical modern and contemporary european brand with classic elements from its designer source in the Netherlands.

I sadly can't find much information on the modular sofa other than its designed by Bart Vos and named "7200"..

The array of modules allow for a massive range of way to arrange these sofa in any living space or office area.

To check out the great range of this sofa and other great designs from Gelderland Groep check out the following link

Bart Vos from Gelderland Groep

Hockney Sofa from David Design

2009-03-14T02:17:00.001-07:00

A great modern and contemporary looking sofa from David Design.

Designed by Eero Koivisto in 1999 for the Scandinavian designer brand David Design.

This Hockney sofa is typical of Scandinavian design with a sharpe yet soft contemporary feel.

This sofa again would work well in a modern living space or a office lobby.
Find out more about teh Hockney sofa.

Hemisphere Lounge chair from Dedon

2009-03-11T00:51:00.000-07:00

With summer just around the corner is maybe time to look into getting some modern and contemporary designer outdoor furniture.. Well the only option is dedon...

The Hemisphere range offers armchair and sofas which work so well around a pool or on a patio.

Find out more about the Dedon Hemisphere Lounge chair and more ranges of the Dedon furniture

Knotted chair from droog

2009-03-11T00:23:00.000-07:00

The Knotted chair is designed by Marcel Wanders for Droog.

I the idea behind this chair is a cross over of industrial and craftmanship offering something contemporary modern yet a handmade feel.

The chair and its idea is what Droog is all about regarding its ideas of cross over design

Find out more about the knotted chiar from droog

PALLONE Armchair from Leolux

2009-03-05T01:09:00.000-08:00

Is it Retro ?

Is it Modern ?

I'm really not sure. The Leolux brand is a cross between modern and retro with that 70's tv space feel ..

One thing the Leolux range offers is a statement to a living space or office lobby.

The soft lines would not work well with classic like the LC range or flexform but could work with sofa like tuffy time by B&B or of course Leolux's own so "Howlazzy".

Find out more about the Pallone Armchair

The Egg Armchair from Fritz Hansen

2009-03-04T01:56:00.000-08:00

One of the most famous armchair ever designed.

The egg chair is up there with the LC range like the LC3 we blogged about here: LC3

Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. The array of colours for this armchair allows it to fit into almost any living or office space.

Space in a way is the word. Used in many sci films and tv programs around the world to set off and contemporary but now a retro theme.

Find out more about the Egg Armchair

Contemporary Wine Rack.

2009-03-03T01:25:00.000-08:00

This contemporary and modern wine rack is called the Echelon.

The item is listed on a site called iloveuma (urban materials + accessories )

The site is a store which includes all sorts of great design picked by it owner Mike Finan.

The Echelon wine rack is stackable aluminum and a single unit will hold 6 bottles.

Find out more about the Echelon Wine Rack

Hypnose sofa Rafael Simoes Miranda

2009-03-02T01:06:00.000-08:00

I just came across this amazing sofa by Rafael Simoes Miranda..

A brazilian designer whom has design this almost invisable sofa...

Simple and great idea.. Might not work to well if you have been out the night before..

See more info about the Hypnose sofa

Coco Armchair from Kappa

2009-02-28T02:15:00.001-08:00

The Kappa Salotti Coco armchair is a classic design.

One of Kappa most famous armchairs.

The chair is designed by Paolo Passerinni's for Kappa Solotti..

The armchair come in the typical array of Kappa colours allowing this chair to fit in almost any living space or office.

Find out more about Kappa Salotti furniture and the Coco Armchair

Endless Nile Table by AMR Helmy Designs.

2009-02-27T00:15:00.000-08:00

The Endless Nile Table was designed by designer Karim Rashid for AMR Helmy Designs is a amazing looking table.

The white version on the left in my opinion is so modern and contemporary it would fit in so many homes or office with such simple and organic lines. The brown wooden version mixes up the classic wooden finish you find in table with a contemporary twist of shape and style.

Find out more at AMR Helmy

Lama Collection - Loft Lamp.

2009-02-22T02:41:00.001-08:00

This is the contemporary lamp called the loft by Lama ..

Lama is designed in the netherlands and the loft lamp is typical of the collection.

The pictured loft lamp look like a spider and would work well in any modern space, office or home.

Find out more about the Loft lamp

See the entire Lama Collection

Paint drip table by John Nouanesing

2009-02-20T00:46:00.001-08:00

Amazing looking table..

This would really stand out in any room or office...

In my opinion it would work so well in a funky sort of office..

Sadly John Nouanesing sites is down right now but hopefully will be back online soon...

Check out other designs be John Nouanesign here: johnnouanesing

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