Railway Sleeper Table

I came across this stunning table made of railway sleepers today.

I really love designer styled furniture made from railway sleepers and alike.

The site this is listed on is called  TOYO KITCHEN STYLE and yes is in Japanese. I've used google translate below to quote from the site so it's not going to be perfect:

PRICE: 980,000 yen (1,029,000 yen including tax)
Size: W2250 × D1050 × H760mm
Material: top plate sleepers (with t = 10mm glass top panel)
    steel legs (chrome-plated) of the old- metal legs and glossy top panel contrasting design. -Top board that employs the sleepers that have changed by long years, there is a strong appeal tasty.

Take a look for yourself here: 
http://blog.toyokitchen.co.jp/news/2010/05/railway_table.html

Hanabi Sofa / Chair by mottoWASABI

mottoWASABI is a Helsinki-based Design Office with an array of Contemporary designs which I find stunning!

Here is just one example of a sofa / chair system built modulated fabric bags.

The design comes in many colours and of course size with chairs and foot stall along with the example of the sofa shown here.

mottoWASABI offer not just furniture design (labelled objects) but space, graphics and concepts. To find out more checkout their great site here

Tree / cloud Bookshelves from THORUNN ARNADOTTIR

I really love the idea and design of this bookshelf.

It's so simple but works so well. The free hanging bookshelf on it's own is nothing special but we added to the background painting it's stunning.

From THORUNN ARNADOTTIR  site:

Tree and Cloud are inspired by the geometrical paintings of Mondrian, where simplicity in contstruction and an interesting composition of squares are at the forefront.

Find out more here

LightYourselfUp Pixel Cat Shelf

This handmade cat shelf got the cream.

A real contemporary design and idea.

Made by a designer on Etsy call "LightYourselfUp"

I can't find to much info about the designer but their url is http://www.lightyourselfup.com and shop is on Etsy here.

Great shelf :)

Chair bookcase by Gail Peter Borden

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

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