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Primary Pouf

Pete — Sun, 02 May 2010 18:45:59 +0000

The Primary Pouf is a seating and side table solution for any environment, from Utopian to utilitarian settings. Designed by the same award-winning company that provided Rem Koolhaas’s Seattle Public Library with its noted furniture, the Primary Pouf invites a variety of uses. A large cube of all-weather patented foam, it provides comfortable seating but is firm enough to hold drinks and plates. Primary FOAMTM resists fading or degrading and supports more than 300 lbs. The base and f…read more

Mag Table

Pete — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:22:29 +0000

Casting a new light on modern bentwood furniture, the unique Mag Table is formed by a continuous sheet of contoured wood, creating a sleek profile thats at home in any setting. It offers an inexpensive yet distinctive solution for home or office; use it next to a bed, sofa or armchair to hold a lamp, reading material and beverage.…read more

Toto Cube Lamp

Pete — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:25:55 +0000

Whether placed bedside to provide a soft glow, used to dine on or used in a retail setting to display small objects, the Toto Cube Lamp (1996) functions dually as a lamp and a safe, washable table surface. The large-scale, unadorned geometry of the durable polypropylene diffuser lends function and visual impact to any setting, while being sturdy enough to act as an occasional stool as well. Made in France. Bulb not included: 60W incandescent.…read more

Low Rack Side Table

Pete — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:46:19 +0000

Maurizio Peregallis Low Rack Side Table epitomize the kind of simple, straightforward sophistication that is equally at home among precious antiques as among mid-century icons. Made of finely crafted phosphatized steel that has a deep blue-black finish suggestive of Venetian ironwork, these tables develop a rich patina over time. Designed as hollowed-out cubes with a rugged beauty and sculpted simplicity, the table provides upper and lower surfaces for storage and can easily adapt to the changi…read more

Venezia Chair

Pete — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:15:33 +0000

Designer Paolo Favaretto has created a uniquely shaped chair back that simultaneously embraces and angles away from the user. The Venezia Chair (2006) doesn’t appear to be an armchair, but when you are seated in the chair, the ends of the chair rail are on either side of you, perfectly aligned as places to rest your arms. A difficult shape to mold in plastic, the Venezia is crafted with a slatted back that reminds Favaretto of the shape of a gondola’s bow iron. Placed on the bow of a boat in Italy, the symb…read more

Noguchi Prismatic Table

Pete — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:38:25 +0000

A former apprentice to Constantin Brancusi, midcentury master Isamu Noguchi was no stranger to working with metal. The aluminum Prismatic Table (1957), the last piece of furniture that Noguchi designed, is an example of his return to the medium in the 1950s, during which time he created both functional and fine arts objects out of metal sheeting. Evoking the Japanese art of origami, the table features carefully bent and folded angles that lend dimension and a sense of solidity to the design. Sma…read more

Pankotto Stool

Pete — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:44:22 +0000

The Pankotto Stool puts the rigor and practicality of polypropylene to use in its sturdy, weather-resistant design. A smooth texture and rounded edges make it especially comfortable for casual seating or table use in the garden, beach house, entryway or childrens room. Blocky and low to the ground, it has a solid presence while being light enough to move when needed. Can be filled with sand for added weight. UV protected. Can be used as an outdoor coffee or side table. Made in Italy.…read more

Saarinen Side Table – Coated Marble 1

Pete — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:14:47 +0000

With the aim of designing furniture defined by sculptural, holistic structures, Eero Saarinen produced the Tulip Side Table as part of his iconic pedestal collection (1956). Crafted of a heavy aluminum base that has been cast into a slender and fluid span, the table is topped with beautiful white and gray Arabescato marble. Both the base and tabletop are treated with a clear protective finish to resist scratches, stains and scuffs. Made in Italy.Each piece is stamped with the KnollStudio logo…read more

Nexus Storage Cube

Pete — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:04:54 +0000

The Nexus Storage Cube serves as a stool, ottoman and side table as well as a mobile storage container. Its clean, geometric form contains a fully lined hollow interior for holding blankets, magazines and remote controls, or liquor and bar accessories. When the cushioned leather top is not in use as a comfortable stool, it can be flipped over to expose a wooden tray, which provides additional tabletop surface area. Full-grain leather upholstery is tailored with double topstitched seams for resil…read more

Luisa Side Table

Pete — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:06:24 +0000

The inspiration for this design emerged during lunch at the home of Enrico Fratesi’s grandmother, Luisa. For Fratesi, the fact his grandmother’s furniture was covered in plastic was no surprise, since this method of keeping furniture clean was a practice he’d seen all his life. But for his partner, Stine Gam-Pedersen, a native of Denmark, the plastic covers were odd, unexpected and exactly the inspiration needed for their next design. The Luisa Side Table (2006) is crafted with a layer of las…read more