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The art work above is from Obey Giant and made in a limited edition of 300. Signed by the artists Ernesto Yerena and Shepard Fairey. On sale from November 1st 2008 and they will go fast!

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Established & Sons Zipzi Table Pattern by Michael Young

These beautifully crafted, glass-topped paper tables utilizes an ancient process of interlocking folded paper to create cone shaped bases that display a fascinating formal pattern and texture; whilst also providing incredible structural support for the table top. These Table bases are available in Solid color as well as patterned designs. The Patterned Design have three looks, fresh hues: white, lime green, green, and umbra gray; the cool hues: white, pale green, pale blue, and umbra gray; the warm hues: white, pink, red, umbra gray. They are contemporary and beautiful tables.

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Established and Sons Font Clock

We just cannot get enough of this amazing modern wall clock designed by Sebastian Wrong for Established and Sons. The Font Clock by Sebastian Wrong is a 21st century take on the British 24 hour clock design icon but it also reminds us of the clocks by Italian manufacturer Solari during the 1960's and 1970's. The clock's display is ever-changing since 12 different fonts are utilized within the mechanism of this modern clock. The Font Clock provides a random, mixed display of graphic language within a single modern time piece. The Font Clock is the perfect clock for the modern home and office.

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Established & Sons Zipzi Table Solid Color by Michael Young

These beautifully crafted, glass-topped paper tables utilizes an ancient process of interlocking folded paper to create cone shaped bases that display a fascinating formal pattern and texture; whilst also providing incredible structural support for the table top. These Table bases are available in Solid color as well as patterned designs. They are contemporary and beautiful tables.


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Established & Sons Wrongwoods Wall Unit by Richard Woods and Sebastian Wrong

The new Established & Sons "Collaborations" program began with the Wrongwoods "Night Table" and "Chest of Drawers" both by British artist Richard Woods and designer Sebastian Wrong. The Product is fun and colorful to look at along with a very modern simple design.

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Established & Sons Modern Wrongwoods Low Cabinet

The new Established & Sons "Collaborations" program began with the Wrongwoods "Night Table" and "Chest of Drawers" both by British artist Richard Woods and designer Sebastian Wrong. The Product is fun and colorful to look at along with a very modern simple design.

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Roy Lichtenstein Modern Home

Roy Lichtenstein & Richard Woods & Sebastian Wrong: separated at birth?

While we are at it (with the Established & Sons Wrongwoods Chest of Drawers by Richard Woods & Sebastian Wrong): you may want to purchase some of these matching modern interior prints by Roy Lichtenstein.   Both the Wrongwoods Chest of Drawers and Roy Lichtenstein seem like they were made for each other!  Design = Art = Design.   We have to say that the collection by Established & Son is the most daring of all new design companies we have seen in the last years and we absolutely love it!!!  True museum quality potential!

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Established & Sons Modern Wrongwoods Chest of Drawers by Richard Woods & Sebastian Wrong

The new Established & Sons "Collaborations" program began with the Wrongwoods "Night Table" and "Chest of Drawers" both by British artist Richard Woods and designer Sebastian Wrong. The Product is fun and colorful to look at along with a very modern simple design.

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Established & Sons Modern Wrongwoods Night Table by Richard Woods & Sebastian Wrong

The new Established & Sons "Collaborations" program began with the Wrongwoods "Night Table" and "Chest of Drawers" both by British artist Richard Woods and designer Sebastian Wrong. The Product is fun and colorful to look at along with a very modern simple design.

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Established & Sons Contemporary Twin Tables Tall by Alexander Taylor

This versatile Café or bar table is offered in two different heights and table diameters. Made from a cleverly folded, powder coated steel frame with various table top options, Twin is suitable for indoor or outdoor use in both domestic and commercial environments.

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Established & Sons Contemporary Twin Tables by Alexander Taylor

This versatile Café or bar table is offered in two different heights and table diameters. Made from a cleverly folded, powder coated steel frame with various table top options, Twin is suitable for indoor or outdoor use in both domestic and commercial environments.

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Established & Sons Crate Series No.5 Modern Storage Bed by Jasper Morrison

Evolving directly from Jasper’s initial collaboration with Established & Sons ‘The Crate’, these highly practical storage boxes are made from yellow pine with brightly colored fabric hinges. The Crate Series consists of five units that can be used as tables, cabinets and a spare bed.


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Established & Sons Crate Series No.4 Modern Storage by Jasper Morrison

Evolving directly from Jasper’s initial collaboration with Established & Sons ‘The Crate’, these highly practical storage boxes are made from yellow pine with brightly colored fabric hinges. The Crate Series consists of five units that can be used as tables, cabinets and a spare bed.


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Established & Sons Crate Series No.3 Modern Storage by Jasper Morrison

Evolving directly from Jasper’s initial collaboration with Established & Sons ‘The Crate’, these highly practical storage boxes are made from yellow pine with brightly colored fabric hinges. The Crate Series consists of five units that can be used as tables, cabinets and a spare bed.

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Established & Sons Crate Series No.2 Modern Storage by Jasper Morrison

Evolving directly from Jasper’s initial collaboration with Established & Sons ‘The Crate’, these highly practical storage boxes are made from yellow pine with brightly colored fabric hinges. The Crate Series consists of five units that can be used as tables, cabinets and a spare bed.

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Established & Sons Crate Series No.1 Modern Storage by Jasper Morrison

Evolving directly from Jasper’s initial collaboration with Established & Sons ‘The Crate’, these highly practical storage boxes are made from yellow pine with brightly colored fabric hinges. The Crate Series consists of five units that can be used as tables, cabinets and a spare bed.


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Established & Sons Modern Pendant Torch Light by Sylvain Willenz

Made from a molded textured plastic, the ‘Torch Light' comes in three versions: the small cone, the small rounded and the large cone. All sizes can be suspended from the ceiling in single units, arranged in bunches of 10 or 20, or used singularly on a tabletop or in the corner of a room. ‘Torch Light', like much of Sylvain's work, is inspired by archetypal objects - in this case, the simple silhouette of a typical hand-held torch or car headlight. ‘Torch Light' is offered in the color black.

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Established & Sons Contemporary Aqua Table by Zaha Hadid

Designed by notable architect(e) Zaha Hadid for the exclusive Signature collection by Established & Sons. The three fluid forms that act as the structures legs bulge out below the table and register as indentations at the surface. The dips in the products top are illustrative of the designer's desire to create a complete uninterrupted shape and underline the wholly organic nature of this piece.The choice of polyurethane aided the sculptural qualities of the piece.  


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Established & Sons Nekton Modern Seating Set of 4 by Zaha Hadid

A Set of interlocking sculptural low stools fabricated from rotation molded Fordacal, Nekton is a production version of the originally designed Limited Piece for the Seamless Collection. It has a contemporary sculpture quality about it and comes in a Set of 4 interlocking pieces.

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Established & Sons Modern Writing Desk for Office and Home by Michael Young

The little practiced action of letter writing was Michael Young's inspiration for this product. The writing Desk therefore has a very specific function thought it's appeal is due, in some considerable part, to the elegance of it's fluid form taking the traditional elements of a writing bureau and reinterpreting them in a most contemporary is the charm of this piece. It is constructed from wood conglomerate with two distinctive A- frame legs supporting a desk with built in felt hood. Beneath the hood a concealed light aids the mission of correspondence. An integrated drawer and an optional Corian inlay are further features.

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Established & Sons Modern Font Clock Large by Sebastian Wrong

The Font Clock by Sebastian Wrong is a 21st century take on the British 24 hour clock design icon. 12 different fonts are printed within the mechanism of the clock providing a random, mixed display of graphic language within a single time piece. The Font Clock is offered in three sizes.

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Established & Sons Modern Font Clock Medium by Sebastian Wrong

The Font Clock by Sebastian Wrong is a 21st century take on the British 24 hour clock design icon. 12 different fonts are printed within the mechanism of the clock providing a random, mixed display of graphic language within a single time piece. The Font Clock is offered in three sizes.

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Established & Sons Modern Font Clock Small by Sebastian Wrong

The Font Clock by Sebastian Wrong is a 21st century take on the British 24 hour clock design icon. 12 different fonts are printed within the mechanism of the clock providing a random, mixed display of graphic language within a single time piece. The Font Clock is offered in three sizes.

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Established & Sons Convex Modern Mirror by Sebastian Wrong

Sebastian Wrong has taken direct inspiration from an everyday automotive piece of equipment, the rear view mirror. By enlarging this well known form and placing it in an unfamiliar interior environment Sebastian Wrong has chosen to make iconic a most non iconic object. The Convex Modern Mirror is finished with a tactile precision injection molded casing.


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Established & Sons Tank Contemporary Pendant Light by Alexander Taylor

The similarity of the repetitious fold in the body of a this lamp to a Tank tread earns the design it's name. A single profile is repeated 36 times on a giant scale for dramatic effect. Whilst retaining the strong graphic lines of the design, the use of injected molded acrylic allows for a plethora of color ways to be developed and an affordable price point to be reached. The Tank Pendant Lamp is available in two sizes and a variety of colors.


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Established & Sons Fold Contemporary Lamp by Alexander Taylor

The Fold Lamp Family consists of one large floor lamp and two smaller sized lamps. The design derives it's name from it's construction process : an Aluminum sheet is subjected to multiple folding in order to create the traditional motif of the product. The reference to the tradition of lighting design is evident in the silhouetted form of the Fold Light and in the application of a braided fabric cable. The designer put forward a very contemporary lamp with this Fold design for Established & Sons. This lamp is available in vibrant colors.


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Established & Sons Tall Tank Contemporary Floor Lamp by Alexander Taylor

Following on from the successful launch of the pendant versions of this folded aluminum light; the Tank range has been added to with this impressive 70.8"H floor lamp. Tall Tank has a cast aluminum base with a tubular steel stem and is offered in various powder-coated colors.This lamp was created by Alexander Taylor for Established & Sons.

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Established & Sons Crate Modern Storage and Side Table by Jasper Morrison

The Crate designed by Jasper Morrison is a supremely multi-fuctional product. This small open box is the perfect height to be used as a bedside table, stool, sofa table or floor storage. A slit in the back is romantically preserved as an integral design detail. It is a simple clean modern design and can be used flexibly around the house. It includes The Crate picture book.

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Established & Sons Alto Modern Stool by Michael Marriott

The Alto Stools designed by Michael Marriott for Established & Sons are available as a bar stool, kitchen and low stool, the three heights: 19.2", 17.3" and 15.7", allow this range of durable cantilever seating specified in a wide variety of both commercial and residential environment. Alto Stools are offered in powder coated or nickle plated finishes and has the option of Leather upholstered or Ply seat.

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Established & Sons Axis Contemporary Table by Michael Marriott

The basic elements of the Axis design are an X-frame constructed from bent steel with four turned wooden legs and a glass tabletop. The powder-coated steel chassis is the principle feature of its construction and design, providing strength and introducing a bold new structural form. The Axis table is available as either a low table or dining table.


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Established & Sons Beam Light Modern Pendant Light

Made from spun metal and blown glass for Established & Sons by Sam Hecht, Beam provides a combination of ambient and directional light, seamlessly combined. The Beam Light comes as a floor lamp as well as a pendant lamp.

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Established & Sons Beam Light Modern Floor Lamp by Sam Hecht

Made from spun metal and blown glass for Established & Sons by Sam Hecht, Beam provides a combination of ambient and directional light, seamlessly combined. The Beam Light comes as a floor lamp as well as a pendant lamp.

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Established & Sons Pinch Contemporary Chair by Mark Holmes

The Pinch stacking chair brings a new sophistication to the essential seat. This is an enduring product, designed for longevity and created to suit any kind of environment. The pinch is made out of two painted aluminum frames and a variety of wood finish seating options. A single, unbroken linear frame gives the Pinch its distinctive profile. It's a contemporary design made for Established & Sons by Mark Holmes.

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Established & Sons M5 Modern Table by Frank

The M5 Modern Table was inspired by the elementary but form of a beautiful bridge spanning London's M5 Motorway. The Bridge offered suitable solutions to a design conundrum it had been Frank's ambition to create a table which was strong, visually elegant and lastly simple to manufacture and construct. The M5 modern Table is constructed in three fixed sections;a top with with two plug-in leg units. The result is a piece of multifunctional furniture which can be constructed in a matter of seconds, used immediately and that can easily be transported and stored. The M5 is constructed with Ply, birch veneer and laminate.

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Established & Sons Chester Contemporary Sofa by Amanda Levete

The organic form of the Chester Sofa is a unique and adventurous reworking of a traditional sofa. Although original inspiration was derived from the Chesterfield Sofa, this original and contemporary design illustrates the processes of refinement and sculpture which characterize the most recognizable aesthetic of architects Future System. The Chester has obvious landscape qualities that allow it to sit in as a freestanding piece in the center of a room. Amanda Levete designed this diverse piece for Established & Sons. This Sofa has a frame made of gloss Polyester with a Foam Construction. It also has the option of upholstery in Microfiber Fabric or Leather.


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Established & Sons Zero-In Contemporary Low Table by Barber Osgerby

Constructed from an apparently seamless ribbon of molded polyester and a glass top, the Zero-In table utilizes a dual wall construction to create the visual illusion that the sides of the table converge at a greater pitch than expected. The design was developed using sophisticated production techniques usually reserved for automotive manufacturing.

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Established & Sons Wall Tank Modern Wall Light by Alexander Taylor

Based on his Tank design,Alexander Taylor made the Wall Tank Modern Light for Established & Sons. The material used is folded metal.

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Establish & Sons Heidi Modern Stool by Sebastian Wrong

This stool design is about basic simplicity of form and function; combining a classic tractor seat, for its shape and comfort, with a nostalgic, rustic, three leg, timber milking stool. A simple yet modern design stool. Made from pigmented polyurethane resin and oiled European Oak the stool cleverly combines the clunky mass of a solid colored seat with an elegant tapered, geometric timber leg construction. Heidi stool is available in two heights with the option of a red,ivory or black seat.

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Established & Sons Modern Uniform Chair by Alexander Taylor

Following on from designs such as Fold, Tank and Twin, Uniform chair continues Alex Taylor's exploration into the process of manipulating sheet metal. Intelligent, sophisticated folds within the legs and frame define its form, whilst a classic combination of materials and finishing further enhance the character of this versatile occasional, dining chair. Plywood seat pads provide comfort and structure and also reference the chair's inspiration from old wooden classroom chairs.


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Established & Sons Contemporary Frame Chair by Wouter Scheublin

Wouter Scheublin liaises functionality with the beauty of construction and shows a refined eye for detail in his design of the Frame Chair. Blessed with good proportions and seating comfort, the chair is full of cleverly engineered, reasoned character and achieves a unique formality that is rare within the competitive, overcrowded realms of chair design. Beech laths are covered with a seat and backrest of ply with oak veneer thus providing a subtle texture that shows through a lacquer finish. Frame chair is offered in painted or shown wood finishes and is also produced in aluminum.

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Established & Sons Crate Series Contemporary Low Chair by Jasper Morrison

The elementary properties of a found wine crate continue to inspire Jasper Morrison and they are apparent again in these three latest additions to his Crate Series. The multifunctional characteristics of series 1-5 are now complemented by the more defined typology of Crate Series 6, 7 and 8 in the form of Bookshelf, Wardrobe and Low Chair. All are constructed from the same solid pine whilst the familiar fabric hinge is also used on the wardrobe doors and ingeniously on the chair - linking multiple wooden slats to form a seat and back which then rests on a generous tubular steel frame. The emphasis on honest materials, proportion and usability is the thread that links this whole series and its evolution is a fascinating insight into how the most basic of found, functional objects can inspire a focused and cohesive contemporary collection of furniture. The Frame of the Crate Series Low Chair comes in many colors making it a fun yet beautiful addition to a room.

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Established & Sons Crate Series Modern Wardrobe by Jasper Morrison

The elementary properties of a found wine crate continue to inspire Jasper Morrison and they are apparent again in these three latest additions to his Crate Series. The multifunctional characteristics of series 1-5 are now complemented by the more defined typology of Crate Series 6, 7 and 8 in the form of Bookshelf, Wardrobe and Low Chair. All are constructed from the same solid pine whilst the familiar fabric hinge is also used on the wardrobe doors and ingeniously on the chair - linking multiple wooden slats to form a seat and back which then rests on a generous tubular steel frame. The emphasis on honest materials, proportion and usability is the thread that links this whole series and its evolution is a fascinating insight into how the most basic of found, functional objects can inspire a focused and cohesive contemporary collection of furniture.

http://www.stardust.com

Established & Sons Crate Series Modern Bookshelf by Jasper Morrison

The elementary properties of a found wine crate continue to inspire Jasper Morrison and they are apparent again in these three latest additions to his Crate Series. The multifunctional characteristics of series 1-5 are now complemented by the more defined typology of Crate Series 6, 7 and 8 in the form of Bookshelf, Wardrobe and Low Chair. All are constructed from the same solid pine whilst the familiar fabric hinge is also used on the wardrobe doors and ingeniously on the chair - linking multiple wooden slats to form a seat and back which then rests on a generous tubular steel frame. The emphasis on honest materials, proportion and usability is the thread that links this whole series and its evolution is a fascinating insight into how the most basic of found, functional objects can inspire a focused and cohesive contemporary collection of furniture.

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Established & Sons Two-Timer Clock by Sam Hecht

Many cities, with London no exception, continue to experience the mass movement of people. It’s as if everyone these days has come from somewhere else. The Two Timer clock acknowledges this modern condition with two clocks sharing the same dial. How curious an idea - it’s as if a finger has stretched a round clock to form a little corner – an offspring, if you like. Two quartz movements, with a carefully devised dial, are housed in a steel frame. Designed in two sizes, it will sit happily in the home, the office, the hospital, the hotel, the airline lounge, or the foyer of a financial building. It illustrates that even with different time zones we are of one-world.

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Established & Sons Signal Credenza Storage by Frank

This large metal storage system is part of the Signal Series by Frank.Inspired by rail-side metal boxes, the Signal range of cabinets and credenzas is the latest design from Matt Edmonds and Pam West to cleverly reference familiar, infrastructural aspects of the city and our environment. Through the use of sensitive detailing and beautiful finishing the usual preconceptions and associations with metal storage are removed and the design is elevated to something beyond just the functional. This treatment allows Signal the capacity to sit in a domestic environment as well as office locations more commonly associated with the genre. Signal is available in a number of shapes and sizes, including side and low cabinets and is offered in a variety of painted finishes with flat steel or solid wood handles.

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Established & Sons Signal Cabinet by Frank

This is part of the Signal Series by Frank. Frank is a label made up of two very talented designers, Matt Edmonds and Pam West.Inspired by rail-side metal boxes, the Signal range of cabinets and credenzas is the latest design from Matt Edmonds and Pam West to cleverly reference familiar, infrastructural aspects of the city and our environment. Through the use of sensitive detailing and beautiful finishing the usual preconceptions and associations with metal storage are removed and the design is elevated to something beyond just the functional. This treatment allows Signal the capacity to sit in a domestic environment as well as office locations more commonly associated with the genre. Signal is available in a number of shapes and sizes, including side and low cabinets and is offered in a variety of painted finishes with flat steel or solid wood handles.


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Established & Sons Signal Storage Pedestal by Frank

Inspired by rail-side metal boxes, the Signal range of cabinets and credenzas is the latest design from Matt Edmonds and Pam West to cleverly reference familiar, infrastructural aspects of the city and our environment. Through the use of sensitive detailing and beautiful finishing the usual preconceptions and associations with metal storage are removed and the design is elevated to something beyond just the functional. This treatment allows Signal the capacity to sit in a domestic environment as well as office locations more commonly associated with the genre. Signal is available in a number of shapes and sizes, including side and low cabinets and is offered in a variety of painted finishes with flat steel or solid wood handles.

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Established & Sons Modern Pole Light Floor by Paul Cocksedge

This Elegant Table and Floor Lamp challenges the common perception that light travels in a straight line. It provides ambient light as well as a dimmable, focused, directional beam. Using a minimum of materials and components, it is surprisingly simple but provides a spectacle rarely found in such an everyday domestic lighting product. Light travels from light source embedded deep within a concrete base and up through an optical grade, precisely curved, transparent acrylic rod and eventually culminates in a bright beam appearing at more than a meter from it's source. It is a clean and contemporary and innovative floor light design.

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Established & Sons Pole Table Light by Paul Cocksedge

This Elegant Table and Floor Lamp challenges the common perception that light travels in a straight line. It provides ambient light as well as a dimmable, focused, directional beam. Using a minimum of materials and components, it is surprisingly simple but provides a spectacle rarely found in such an everyday domestic lighting product. Light travels from light source embedded deep within a concrete base and up through an optical grade, precisely curved, transparent acrylic rod and eventually culminates in a bright beam appearing at more than a meter from it's source. It is a clean and contemporary design.

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Established & Sons Delta Side Table by Barber Osgerby

The design of this versatile side table derives from the observation that a triangular shape fits effectively in many arrangements within an interior: free standing, against a wall, between or next to other pieces of furniture. The Tables are cast from a single material: a resin that has a hollow core and provides a high gloss finish with an unusual depth. Offered in two sizes,the low height table functions as a coffee table or bedside table, the whilst the higher version can be used as an occasional table or plinth. It's an innovative and modern designed table.

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Spaced Out: Radical Environments of the Psychedelic Sixties

Spaced Out: Radical Environments of the Psychedelic Sixties

This book which was written by Alastair Gordon for Rizzoli was just released in June but is already top rated. Alastair Gordon is a critic, curator, and author of several books, including Weekend Utopia: Modern Living in the Hamptons, Beach Houses: Andrew Geller, and Naked Airport: A Cultural History of the World’s Most Revolutionary Structure. He writes regularly for The New York Times.

Spaced Out: Radical Environments of the Psychedelic Sixties is a good book to consider for all of us interested in social studies, modern architecture, design and the groovy sixties with free love and free thinking. The utopian sixties inspired revolutionary and alternative ways to live, love, and entertain—and equally radical spaces to do it in. Stimulated by the psychedelic drug culture, rebel designers and architects distorted space to create womblike coves and isolation chambers, forging a spatial vocabulary that still reverberates today. At the same time, the tune-in-turn-on-drop-out message lured youths into far-flung communes, often under the roofs of brightly painted geodesic domes draped and tie-dyed fabric. Idealistic and anarchic enclaves with names like Drop City and Morning Star redefined the concept of community, inventing a wildly spontaneous way of building and dwelling. For the first time, these ephemeral spaces are brought together in Spaced Out. The many never-before-published photographs and an inventive text by acclaimed author Alastair Gordon show in detail the spirit and ideas of this radical period.

You must check out http://www.spacedoutthebook.net which features some groovy online video about the inspiration for the book. There is also a need video about liquid oil light projections. Just swell.

Reference:
http://www.spacedoutthebook.net
http://spacedoutthebook.blogspot.com
http://www.rizzoliusa.com
http://www.amazon.com
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Moooi Non Random White Modern Chandelier Lamps by Bertjan Pot

A play on Moooi's famous Random light, the Non Random light by Bertjan Pot utilizes epoxy and fiberglass to created a structured design, reminiscent of a Japanese green tea whisk. A beautiful filigree with fiberglass.

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Moooi Oval Light Modern Pendant Lamp by Marcel Wanders

Oval light features a long, curved lamp shade and is made of a PVC/cotton laminate on a metal structure. Measures 41"L X 17"W X 19"H with a space of 24" between the two light sockets; includes 13 feet of field-cuttable wire. It uses 2 X 100W max medium base incandescent bulbs.

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Moooi Long Light Modern Pendant Lamp by Marcel Wanders

As the name implies, this is a relatively long light (41.3" to be exact). It's available in a curved (see Oval Light) or straight-edged form and is made of a PVC/cotton laminate on a metal structure.

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Moooi Fringe Model 6 Contemporary Pendant Lamp by Edward van Vliet

The Fringe pendant (model 6) by Edward van Vliet for Moooi is made of PVC/Cotton laminate on a metal structure. It uses 2 X 100W max medium base incandescent bulb. Shade measures 39" long X 16" deep X 16" tall and it includes 13 feet of field-cuttable wire. A unique design.

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Moooi Hang Modern Pendant Lamp by Marcel Wanders

Hang pendant lamp by Marcel Wanders for Moooi. It's made from PVC/Cotton laminate on a metal structure. It uses 1 X 100W max medium base incandescent bulb. Shade measures 23.5" diameter X 18H; includes 13 feet of field-cuttable wire. It's a chic and clean design.

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Moooi Fringe Model 1 Modern Pendant Lamp by Edward van Vliet

The Fringe pendant (model 1) by Edward van Vliet for Moooi is made of PVC/Cotton laminate on a metal structure. It uses 1 X 100W max medium base incandescent bulb. Shade measures 27.5"DIA X 16"H and it includes 13 feet of field-cuttable wire.

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Moooi Double Shade Modern Floor Lamp by Marcel Wanders

The Double Shade Modern Floor lamp by Marcel Wanders for Moooi is made of PVC and cotton laminate on a metal structure with steel base. It was designed by Marcel Wanders in 1998. It's a very clean and contemporary design for the time.

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Moooi Double Round Modern Table Lamp by Marcel Wanders

The Double Round modern table lamp by Marcel Wanders for Moooi is made of PVC and cotton laminate on a metal structure. It was designed by Marcel Wanders in 1998. A very modern design for it's time.

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Moooi Dandelion Modern Chandelier Lamp by Richard Hutten

The Dandelion Modern Chandelier lamp is a beautiful and unique piece, that is a modern interpretation of what it is modeled after. It resembles a fluffy white dandelion, but has been crafted of sturdy aluminum.

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Moooi Double Square Modern Table Lamp by Marcel Wanders

The Double Square modern table lamp by Marcel Wanders for Moooi is made of PVC and cotton laminate on a metal structure. It was designed by Marcel Wanders in 1998.

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Moooi Dandelion Contemporary Floor Lamp by Richard Hutten

The Dandelion floor lamp is a beautiful and unique piece, that is a modern interpretation of what it is modeled after. It resembles a fluffy white dandelion, but has been crafted of sturdy aluminum.

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Artemide Ariel Wall Lamp by Ron Rezek

The Ariel Wall Lamp has a three tiered opal white polypropylene diffuser shade with a wall bracket in matte nickel plated steel. It is an elegant and contemporary design.

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Artemide Alena Open Wall Lamp by Rodney Ross

The Alena Open Wall Lamp has a body constructed of anodized brushed aluminum and steel. It is a beautiful contemporary design.

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Artemide Zirkus Wall Lamp by Ron Rezek and Guy Burr

The Zirkus Wall Lamp has a shade in aluminum with anodized colors of yellow, turquoise and charcoal or natural aluminum finish. The back plate is in white powder coated steel. Above the Zirkus Wall Lamp is in a Yellow Finish.

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Artemide Zink Wall Lamp by Ron Rezek

The Zink Wall Lamp has a shade in galvanized steel, lacquered polished copper or copper patina finish. The wall back plate is in white powder coated steel. Above is the Polished Copper finish of the Zink Wall Lamp.

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Modern Architecture Sonoma California

Modern Architecture Sonoma California

This amazing home was just listed in Sonoma where Stardust has it's modern design store.
It was built in 2007 so it's pretty much brand new. This spectacular modern 2+ acre estate is located on Sonoma's Eastside. A stunning U shaped home, designed and built to highest architectural specifications, with a pool in the courtyard faces the mountain and vineyard views. 3 solar systems provide radiant heat to the home, heat to the swimming pool and electricity. Over 5800 sq. ft. of living space that is comfortable, warm and inviting. With the outside space it is the perfect place to live and entertain.

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Artemide Ventana Wall Lamp by PD Studio

The Ventana Wall Lamp has a diffuser of two panes of plate glass. The outer pane is acid etched with clear borders and inner pane painted glass with clear borders. It is also available in acrylic pane.The diffuser fasteners are in chromed steel, with white powder coated steel frame.

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Artemide Strata Wall Lamp by Ron Rezek

The Strata Wall Lamp has a diffuser in pressed sanded ribbed glass. The die-cast upper and lower caps are in polished chrome or matte white powder coated finish. The vertical sides are in extruded aluminum with high polished finish or matte white powder coated finish.

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Artemide Song Wall Lamp by Quottnim Song

The Song Wall Lamp has a body in formed steel with silver gray or matte white powder coated finish. Looks attractive in any room. This Wall Lamp has a contemporary and a clean design.

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Artemide Slice Wall Lamp by Paul Haigh

The Slice Wall Lamp diffuser is in silver painted extruded aluminum with frontal transparent acrylic strip in blue or clear. The lamp's body is in silver painted die-cast aluminum. It is suitable for horizontal or vertical wall mounting.

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Artemide Sesile Strip Wall Lamp by Ron Rezek

The Sesile Strip Wall Lamp diffuser is in sanded faceted glass. The body of the lamp is in extruded aluminum with anodized or white powder coated finish. The end caps are in die-cast aluminum in matte nickel plating or matte white powder coated finish.

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Artemide Sesile Wall Lamp by Ron Rezek

The Sesile Wall Lamp diffuser is in sandblasted faceted glass or etched white glass. The die-cast aluminum bracket is in matte nickel plated finish with a wall backplate in white powder coated finish.

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Artemide Royal Wall Lamp by PD Studio

The Royal Wall Lamp has a diffuser in etched with handblown glass available in two sizes of 13" and 16". The diffuser fasteners are in polished stainless steel. The concealed backplate in white powder coated steel.

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Artemide Lyra Disc Wall Lamp by Kolbe and Sekles

The Lyra Disc Wall Lamp has a body composed of multi-layered discs of stamped metal alloy in painted matte nickel or matte white finish and stainless steel fasteners. The diffuser is in convex pressed white glass with etched finish.

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Artemide Lunex 15-17 Wall Lamp by Michele De Lucchi

The Lunex Wall Lamp has a diffuser in white opaline handblown glass with clear edge in two sizes of 15" and 17". The mounting plate is in white powder coated steel with chrome plated steel fasteners.

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Artemide Kire Square Wall Lamp by Pio Tito Toso

The Kire Square Wall Lamp has a clear or frosted plate glass with slumped convex edges with white painted concave center. It has a die-cast aluminum mounting plate/glass support in white powder coated finish.

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Artemide Dupla Double Wall Lamp by Ron Rezek

The Dupla Double Wall Lamp has a body in die-cast aluminum with silver painted finish and a white sanded glass diffuser.

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Academy Theater by S. Charles Lee

Academy Theater by S. Charles Lee
3141 West Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305

Here is another fine example of the work of notable architect S. Charles Lee, as photographed by modern photographer Julius Shulman. The Academy Theater in Inglewood California was created for Fox in 1939. It is one of the most graceful commercial buildings that was ever created in our opinion. The building has lost some of its glory, it is currently being used as a church. I never thought I would say this, but I wouldn't mind to go to church again once (at this location). Surprisingly, the building still stands with most of its details unchanged including its incredible streamlined tower. Mostly forgotten by fellow modernists, we hope this image will inspire a new generation.

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http://www.2719hyperion.com/2008/03/disneys-hollywood-academy-theatre.html

Visalia Theatre by S. Charles Lee

Mid Century Modern Architecture
Visalia Theatre
Visalia, California
Circa 1946-1949

Architect: S. Charles Lee

This amazing rendering for the Visalia Theatre was made by S. Charles Lee (1899-1990). This night view is a simplified design for a one-story building, retaining the downlighting in the lobby area, but eliminating the curved Streamline effects of the daytime view. Here the sign at the corner becomes the principal element of the design. Lee uses a series of recessed frames highlighted by indirect lighting, around the entire entrance, the poster cases, the false windows on the facade, and above the box office as a unifying motif.

S. Charles Lee (1899-1990) graduated from Technical College, Chicago in 1918 and the Armour Institute of Technology in 1921. He relocated to Los Angeles in 1922 where he designed numerous theaters and office buildings (1927-40), developed the Los Angeles International Industrial District (1948) and built several theaters in Mexico City (1942). The Collection contains drawings, renderings, blueprints, photographs, and surveys relating to Lee's professional career including his work as a developer and the most prolific architect of art deco movie palaces in Los Angeles.

Source:
http://www.ucla.com

Standard Station by Edward Ruscha

Standard Station by Edward Ruscha

The epitome of beauty in modern form can be found during the mid 1960's. The Standard Station screenprints by Edward Ruscha have always been our favorite ever since we noticed them at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Edward Ruscha created them in 1966. They are the perfect example of the clean-lined less is more type of modern architecture we adore. They exist in several color variations as well. So stardust modern design has been trying to list most of them on our blog.

If you love this print as much as we do, we suggest to rent the French movie Les Parapluies de Cherbourg by Jacques Demy which stars Catherine Deneuve and Nino Castelnuovo. You can see the wonderful opening of this movie on youtube. What makes this movie so special is the incredible balance of mind-blowing color throughout the movie. And for the final act in this movie, check out the gas station which resembles the Standard Station by Edward Ruscha with a hint of Andy Warhol's Campbell Soup. All of the above are unique gems of art, Edward Ruscha's Standard Station (1966), Les Parapluies de Cherbourg (1964) and Andy Warhol's Campbells Soup (1962). Somehow, they all came together, one after another within a brief period of 1962-1966. We are pretty sure that Edward Ruscha, Andy Warhol and Jacques Demy never met each other. Yet, Andy Warhol was a fan of Edward Ruscha (he noted in his diary in 1982: "It was a scorcher. Went to the Whitney Museum (admission $4). Saw the Ed Ruscha show, which was interesting." Sure, something must have seriously clicked with Andy Warhol when he saw the Standard Station serries.



Above, check out this orginal Shell station during the early 1950's.
Gas was at 28 cents a gallon and employees served you in all-white uniforms too.

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http://www.moma.org
http://movies.nytimes.com
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Villa Bio: Modern Residential Architecture

In our quest for minimal modern architecture we recently discovered this master piece in Girona, Spain. Made entirely of reinforced concrete and glass, this is as good as it gets! "Villa Bio" was created by architect Enric Ruiz-Geli who's office is in Barcelona Spain.



His company has a satellite office in New York as well. His work has been featured at MoMA for the exhibition "New Architecture in Spain".

Source:

http://www.ruiz-geli.com/

Artemide Royal Duo Wall Lamp by PD Studio

The Royal Duo Wall Lamp has a diffuser in etched with hand blown glass with the diffuser fasteners in polished stainless steel. The concealed back plate is in white powder coated steel. It's an elegant contemporary designed diffuser.

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Artemide Illusa Square Wall Lamp by Ron Rezek

The Illusa Square Wall Lamp has a diffuser in spectrum white artisan glass assembled with metal antiqued caning. The mounting plate is in white powder coated steel. It has a very finished look to it because of it's metal antiqued caning.

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Artemide Facet Clip Wall Lamp by Ron Rezek

The Facet Clip Wall Lamp has a diffuser in sandblasted faceted glass with a back plate in white powder coated steel. The glass retaining clips are in brushed nickel plated steel.

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Artemide Facet Wall Lamp by Ron Rezek

The Facet Wall Lamp has a diffuser in sandblasted faceted glass or white frosted glass with an optional internal fiberglass diffusing sheet. The back plate is in white powder coated steel.

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Artemide Dupla Curved Wall Lamp by Ron Rezek

The Dupla Curved Wall Lamp has a body in die-cast aluminum with brushed finish and a diffuser in etched white hand blown glass. This wall lamp has a simple and clean look .

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Artemide Doric Wall Lamp by Ron Rezek

The Doric Wall Lamp has a linear exposed fluorescent lamp and a asymmetric body in extruded aluminum with anodized or matte white powder coated finish.

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Artemide Cylinders Wall Lamp by Ron Rezek

The Cylinders Wall Lamp has a diffuser in etched white hand blown glass available with or without diffuser decorative band. The diffuser decorative band is available in brushed stainless steel or polished steel.

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Artemide Carola Wall Lamp by Örni Halloween

The Carola Wall Lamp diffuser is in ribbed sanded glass. The diffuser support brackets are in die-cast aluminum with chrome or satin nickel finish.

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Artemide Basic Strip Wall Lamp by Ron Rezek

The Basic Strip Wall Lamp has a linear exposed fluorescent lamp with a body in aluminum extrusion with natural anodized finish. The end caps are in chrome finish. It's a very slender and sleek looking light.

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Artemide 2 Square Strip Wall Lamp by Ron Rezek

The 2 Square Strip Wall Lamp has a diffuser in matte white acrylic with a body in extruded aluminum with anodized aluminum finish. It has die-cast end caps in aluminum powder coated finish.

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Diane von Furstenberg New Collection

The new Diane von Furstenberg collection available now.

We adore the collections by Diane von Furstenberg. Her dazzling collections are as unique as her dazzling name and supergood looks. Diane von Furstenberg first arrived in the fashion world in 1972, and by 1976, had sold millions of her signature Wrap dress, coming to symbolize female power and freedom to an entire generation by encouraging women to "feel like a woman, wear a dress." In 1997, Diane reemerged on the New York fashion scene with the relaunch of the Wrap dress. Today, DVF has expanded to a full, comprehensive line of sportswear, dresses, swimwear, accessories, cosmetics, Diane von Furstenberg by H.Stern fine jewelry, luggage, and a partnership with The Rug Company. DVF is sold in the most exclusive retail stores in over 56 countries and, by January 2008, will have opened 22 free-standing Diane von Furstenberg boutiques worldwide. In addition to her role as designer, Diane is the President of the Council of fashion Designers of America (CFDA), sits on the Board of Directors for IAC and the Housatonic Valley Association (HVA), has partnered with the women's Global Leadership Network Vital Voices, and played a major role-in association with The Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation-in saving the historical Highline in New York City.



This wonderful Kaimo printed silk dress is our new favorite. Indochine (orange) palm leaf print. Detachable halter strap; draped sweetheart neckline. Empire waist. Side slash pockets. Polka-dot printed tier at hem. Cotton/silk. It's just fabulous.

Available now through Bergdorf Goodman

Source:
http://www.dvf.com

Herman Miller Eames LCW Chair

You have to love this fine example of modern design, hard to believe it was created more than 50 years ago! This brilliant masterpiece by Charles and Ray Eames combines grace with functionality. The Herman Miller Molded Plywood Lounge Chair LCW by Charles and Ray Eames is comfortable, practical, and lightweight. Molding thin sheets of lightweight veneer into gently curved shapes gives the hard material a soft, inviting appearance. This is a truly comfortable chair that’s suitable for businesses and homes. 

The Charles and Ray Eames molded-plywood chair was their first attempt to create a single shell that would be comfortable without padding and could be quickly mass-produced. Throughout the early 1940s, the Eameses and their colleagues experimented with this concept. Discovering that plywood did not withstand the stresses produced at the intersection of the chair's seat and back, they abandoned the single-shell idea in favor of a two-piece chair with separate molded-plywood panels for the back and seat. The chairs -- plus molded-plywood tables and wall screens -- were unveiled to the public in 1946. Variations of these designs are still in production including this Eames LCW Chair made by Herman Miller and available through stardust.com.

A design critic once said that this extraordinary couple "just wanted to make the world a better place." That they did. They also made it a lot more interesting!

Source:

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New iPod Touch: Sleek Smart and Sexy

What's on our wish list this Holiday Season?  The new iPod Touch with its supercool and functional design, this is the eye candy we love.  With a stunningly thin, contoured stainless steel design, iPod touch feels even better in your hand. And the new volume buttons and built-in speaker give you more to love.  The new iPod Touch can capture millions of songs, thousands of movies and hundreds of games.

Source:
http://www.apple.com

Artemide Dazzle Wall Lamp by Peter Zegers

The Dazzle Wall Lamp has a perforated stainless steel body in brushed finish or white powder coated finish. It has a glass safety shield. It diffuses light into a room like a dazzling reflection.

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Artemide Alena Shielded Wall Lamp by Rodney Ross

The Alena Shielded Wall Lamp body is constructed of anodized brushed aluminum and steel. The light reflects off the wall and metal creating a rich warm feeling.

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Artemide Spiral Wall Lamp by Ron Rezek

The Spiral Wall Lamp has a spiral diffuser in matte nickel plated steel.The wall bracket in matte nickel plated steel. The Spiral Wall Lamp gives a contemporary look to a room.

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Viktor & Rolf Spring Summer 2009 Collection

Viktor & Rolf Spring Summer 2009 Collection

Viktor & Rolf unveiled their awaited Spring Summer 2009 collection today online. In the tradition of the great fashion houses during the golden years of couture, the show is held in the grand salon only this time it's a virtual couture salon in the online house of Viktor & Rolf, with not a front row celebrity (nor their catfights for seats) in sight.

Entitled 'Shalom' after the model Shalom Harlow who stars in the show, the collection is inspired by crystals, arising from the collaboration with Swarovski Crystals. Bright crystal colours and oversized facetted stones were the focus, with silhouettes kept simple to emphasise the chunky crystal, juxtaposed with chrystalline geometries and light fabrics. Shiny crystals are contrasted with matte crystals dipped in black paint which were specially developed for Viktor & Rolf. They were named the 'Black Hole' stones as a homage to their A/W 01-02 Black collection. 'The Swarovski crystals used on our special pieces of S/S 2009 collection transform the dresses into wearable kaleidoscopes. We wanted a fairytale effect which really comes to life with three couture mini dresses, each one completely covered in Swarovski crystal', say the designers.

Source:

http://www.viktor-rolf.com

Marlies Dekkers at the Paris Fashion Week

The acclaimed and much anticipated catwalk show of Maries Dekkers at the Paris Fashion Week only took 15 minutes but the stunning effect it had on the audience might last a lifetime.  It was lingerie designer Marlies Dekkers big opening night premiere in Paris, a dream come true, when a large fashion, music and media crowd gathered on Sunday night September 28th at Le Palais de Tokyo do witness her Paris Fashion Week debut.

Marlies Dekkers first came to the attention of the public during her graduation in 1991 from the Saint Joost Academy for Art and Design when her 'bare buttock dress' grabbed the attention of the Dutch national newspapers. In 1997 a solo exhibition of her work was shown in the Kunsthal Rotterdam. Award highlights include ELLE Innovator of the Year Award (2004), Grand Seigneur prize (2005) and in 2007 she was named Businesswoman of the Year by Prix Veuve Clicquot. International pop stars and celebrities are regular customers of her work.

Check out her amazing stores in Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Bangkok, Maastricht, Berlin, Cologne and Paris. None yet in the US but you may want to check with Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys or Henri Bendel.  If they didn't pick her up yet, chances are they will be soon...

We applaude Marlies Dekkers for her wonderful design which is evident in both her creations as well as her retail stores which leave everyone breathless. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!

Congratulations Marlies and we will see you next year again in Paris!

Source:

http://www.marliesdekkers.nl/

Artemide Dulcet Half Wall Lamp by Ron Rezek

The Dulcet Half Wall diffuser is in etched white handblown glass with a die-cast end caps in brushed nickel finish or matte white powder coated finish. The mounting plate is in white powder coated steel.

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Artemide Dulcet Full Wall Lamp by Ron Rezek

The Dulcet Full Wall diffuser is in etched white handblown glass with a die-cast end caps in brushed nickel finish or matte white powder coated finish. The mounting plate in white powder coated steel.

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Artemide Zirkus Suspension Lamp by Ron Rezek and Guy Bur

The Zirkus Suspension Lamp shade comes in spun anodized aluminum with white powder coated steel interior reflector and is also offered in anodized natural or charcoal aluminum finish.It is available in three sizes: diameters of 11", 14" and 18". The dome shaped diffuser support and ceiling canopy are in chrome plated steel with a black electrical cord. The design is simple and elegant.

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Artemide Zink Suspension Lamp by Ron Rezek

The Zink Suspension Lamp shade comes in galvanized steel, lacquered polished copper or copper patina finish with white powder coated steel interior reflector. The canopy is in a white powder coated steel and dome shaped cap in brass plated steel with a black electrical cord.

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Artemide Tejido Oval Suspension Lamp by Peclar Nalbandian and Guy Burr

The Tejido oval shaped diffusers are in hand woven galvanized steel mesh, available in three sizes of 6",9" and 11".The ceiling canopy is in silver painted finish and electrical suspension cords are in white or black. The ceiling canopy mounts onto standard junction boxes. The steel mesh gives the room a look of a basket but with a contemporary twist to it.

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Artmide Sphera Suspension Lamp by Peclar Nalbandian and Guy Burr

The Sphera Suspension Lamp has diffusers in etched white handblown glass with lower opening trim in chrome plated steel in 4 sizes of 6",10",14" and 17". The diffuser support is in polished chrome plated aluminum, and the ceiling canopy in chrome plated steel with stainless steel suspension cable and clear electrical cord.

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Artemide Spiral Suspension Lamp by Ron Rezek

Artemide offers not only lamps for moments of relaxation at home, but also large sophisticated installations for lighting public and private professional activities. Lighting performance characteristics extend from a light with atmosphere, variable, coloured, to the most precise of lights for community environments. The vast range of options reflects the commitment of the whole organization to provide a product guaranteed by the Artemide brand, throughout the world, with an image that is strong and consistent: that of a leader in the lighting field.

The Spiral Suspension Lamp has a spiral diffuser in matte nickel plated steel and a suspension canopy is in matte nickel plated steel too. It mounts onto standard electrical junction boxes.

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