permafrost design studio

let’s have a look at some of the terrific designs from norway’s permafrost design studio. i like the retro freshness and playfulness of the whole collection, which to me looks sturdy and substantial as well.

i am especially enjoying the fun and aptly named john deere and silence rugs.

see much more on the permafrost website, and find the rugs at generate.

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mummy chair

this bright beech wood and stretchy ribbon-festooned mummy chair, from dutch designer peter traag for edra, certainly looks like it will wrap you in comfort the moment you sit in it.

see what i did there?

find it at moss.

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abr’s cul is cool stool

hah! i enjoy my designy (window) shopping posts so get ready for a few fun ones. look here at the reproduction rear end of michelangelo’s david, made new again by ramón ubeda and otto canalda, of spain’s abr. this fresh fanny is made of polypropelene and unlike the stone original is apparently quite lightweight.

you can purchase the stool in berlin at bcn. the red version is a special edition and you can find it over at the conran shop.

see more designs by the witty duo at abr.

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lola chaise

i am enjoying the details of this lola chaise: the tufted upholstery with versatile color palette, the retro modern sensibility and the knee notch, for our comfort.

find them in single and double options at chiasso, and be sure to check out their blog too for other cool things.

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stone art and decor (round up)

oh man! i am so excited to go see shine a light, the new documentary concert movie of the rolling stones from the brilliant martin scorsese. in honor of one of my favorite bands, i bring you a round up of solidly stylish art, furnishings and personal accessories made of mighty rock:

cairn candleholders from viva terra

limestone cleopatra therapeutic chaise by fabio alemanno

textured sculpture works from antonio valverde

pebble bracelet from etsy seller iacua

beach stone evening bag from kathleen dustin

vintage stone lamps from wisteria

beautiful large-scale sculptures from seattle artist shane hart

leah csiszar and charles austin’s andromeda plate and granite vessels

polycarbonate stone stool by marcel wanders; fjord stool from patricia urquiola

stone powder and resin votive holders from homeport

stone console table by james murphy

pebble votives from alkamie

head two marble sculpture by david norem

felt rocks from molo

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PURE settee and banquette

i LOVE this pretty and perfect air hazel settee as well as the fire cyrilla banquette by PURE. the company claims that this is green design, by using sustainable materials, working with local craftspeople and participating in fair trade with their international sourcing. sounds reasonable to me.

did i mention that i love these? the color, the embroidery, the elegant retro modern lines?

they’re $4418 and $4017 respectively, are available in nine luscious colors and with or without embroidery, and right here at structured green along with some other very cool furniture.

via ecosalon

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tall cu side table by kristalia

if i had seen this guy last week when i was doing my side table round up, i would have included him. i love the simple design and versatility of c tables (do you call them u?), to be used as table, seat or tray. this tall cu table from monica graffeo for kristalia is made of durable polyurethane, so it can take a beating inside or out.

the table measures 15 3/4″h x 25 5/8″w x 17 3/4″d, it’s $439, and it’s available right here.

via betterlivingthroughdesign

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french industrial furniture at wisteria

(ed. note: sorry folks, but as of 8/15/08 it appears that this furniture is not currently available. with any luck it will come back in stock. if anyone knows of another resource for it, please click the email button to the right and let me know so i can update this post. thanks.) 

q: have you seen what is new over at wisteria?

a: some gorgeous vintage modern french industrial furniture (like this double book shelf and chair), patterned after 19th century designer reactions to the elaborate pieces that were being produced at the time.

gorgeous.

see the whole collection and much more over at wisteria.

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