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Falter Stool

Pete — Mon, 03 May 2010 01:00:42 +0000

Folded a million times in testing, the Falter Folding Stool is uniquely durable for such a lightweight form. The material used in its manufacture is 3F board, which is a foldable material made with a pliable middle layer between two wooden boards. This middle layer acts as a sort of swivel pin and allows the Stool to be made without hinges. The Falter Stool opens with just one hand, quickly providing a sturdy seat that holds up to 300lbs. When the versatile Stool is not in use, it folds up to a…read more

Gastone Folding Trolley

Pete — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:31:28 +0000

With their Gastone Folding Trolley, Antonio Citterio and Oliver Low have created a functional and compact serving solution. Its chromed steel frame and swiveling casters are sleek and practical, providing lightweight, easy mobility. The high-quality casters with 360 degree swivel give the Gastone such a smooth ride that the presentation of everything served will stay as perfect as when it left the kitchen. The black trays, made of a hi-tech polymer, fold with the piece, and its slender profile makes for dis…read more

Luau Portable Lamp

Pete — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:08:45 +0000

The Luau Portable Lamp (2006) makes standard table lamps look so, well, stationary. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, Luau is a lighting solution that delivers dimmable ambient light without being tethered to an electrical socket. When Luau is lifted from its base, the lamp automatically lights. Increase or decrease the amount of light by spinning the lamp with the bottom against your palm. At its brightest setting, Luau delivers warm white light of approximately 50W, and can be placed on a surface or hu…read more

Little Friend Fixed Height Table

Pete — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:42:08 +0000

Inspiration comes from many places, and in the case of Kasper Salto’s Little Friend Table (2005), it was a Disney cartoon character. The “Little Helper” was a humanoid robot with a light bulb for a head who first appeared in 1956 as an assistant to Gyro Gearloose, and sometimes even as an inventor himself. Rather than a moveable chair used with a stationary table, this is a moveable table to be used with a stationary chair, sofa or bed. Smartly designed with a single pedestal base, the table ca…read more

Little Friend Adjustable Height Table

Pete — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:46:10 +0000

Inspiration comes from many places, and in the case of Kasper Salto’s Little Friend Table (2005), it was a Disney cartoon character. The “Little Helper” was a humanoid robot with a lightbulb for a head who first appeared in 1956 as an assistant to Gyro Gearloose, and sometimes even as an inventor himself. Rather than a moveable chair used with a stationary table, this is a moveable table to be used with a stationary chair, sofa or bed. The Little Friend is adjustable from a lap height of 20″ up…read more

Archimede Laptop Caddy

Pete — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:53:11 +0000

Introducing one of the most versatile and clean-looking ergonomic workstations we’ve ever seen. The Archimede Laptop Caddy (2006) by Leonardo Rossano has a tabletop that adjusts from sitting to standing height with the ease of a task chair-style gas piston and a mouse tray that can be positioned on left or right. The two tabletop surfaces are independently adjustable, each with several inclinations and heights to fit any situation, whether the user is standing or seated on a sofa, bed or chair.…read more

Eames Molded Plywood Folding Screen

Pete — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:13:51 +0000

In their early experiments in molded plywood, Charles and Ray Eames were intrigued to see if they could create structures stable enough to stand. This idea soon became reality in a portable, foldable way to divide space, known as the Molded Plywood Folding Screen (1946). Standing almost six feet tall, the screen is made up of six U-shaped panels that have natural face veneers and lightweight walnut inner plies. These panels were originally held together with canvas hinges and a synthetic adhesiv…read more

Gastone Folding Trolley

Pete — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:00:41 +0000

Luau Portable Lamp

Pete — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:40:02 +0000

Little Friend Fixed Height Table

Pete — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:12:07 +0000