snapshot sunday
artistry in wood by palo samko
I think I like the beautiful photography of Brooklyn designer Palo Samko’s wood lighting, sculpture and furniture as much as the magnificent collection itself. Everything is so minimally clean, yet rich and substantial.
Yep, I like it all.
See more gorgeousness right here.
via The Log Lady
urban lamp by david raine
Oh how I love the juxtaposition of materials in this sculptural Urban lamp from UK artist David Raine for his company alkamie.biz. It has a wonderfully non-tippy base of concrete with perspex insert, and is topped with a stunning, shredded (and fire-resistant) silk shade.
David also offers his beautiful, organically-shaped lampshades separately.
To me this is like wearing a fancy sweater with a plain skirt — it’s special and very stylish without being too overdone.
Purchase the lamp and shades at the Hidden Art shop and see more from David on his website.
elegant furniture from turkey’s autoban
I love how substantial this beautiful wood furniture collection is from Seyhan Özdemir and Sefer ÇaÄŸlar for Istanbul’s Autoban Design. I especially like their Starfish table. It’s mid-century hip and modern-day organic, taking inspiration from the gentle sea creature that is its namesake.
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It isn’t inexpensive, but if you want furniture that will keep in your home for years and years, it’s worth it.
You can find the table at RAY20, and you can see more design excellence at the Autoban website.
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fun jellio furniture and accessories
hear me now and believe me later, beloved readers: i am a nostalgic fool. i have fond and vivid memories of my childhood and the toys and games that were the fabric of my youth. i clicked through all the different scenes in my viewmaster, ate those colored candy dots on those long pieces of paper, made pretty patterns on my lite brite and tried many times in vain to draw circles on my etch-a-sketch (to no avail). and i loved every minute of it. i was just starting to think to myself “they don’t make ’em like they used to” but changed my mind when i saw the exuberantly fun collection of new york company jellio. they have created a line of unique designs as an homage to certain iconic items from our youth, and their pieces have me grinning from ear to ear whenever i look at them. can you identify what these pieces were modeled after?
what a wonderful way to combine memories of childhood play with modern adult style. and seriously — i’ve got my eye on that button bench.
purchase these items and see more at the jellio website.
fun items (and sale!) at branch boutique
sustainable home decor boutique branch is currently having a three day sale. they are offering 20% off most of their merchandise, so now would be a great time to think about doing a little decorating.
how about some new bamboo veneer moso lamps by brian schmitt, sourced from a sustainably managed forest?
or some fresh organically grown cotton and hemp pillows for your couch from k studio?
i can picture the room already. and it looks pretty good from here!
click over to the shop and use special code branchfriend at checkout to receive your discount, but hurry – the sale ends august 29th, 2008!
mariposa pendant light by la murrina
i think this very pretty mariposa ceiling fixture by marco piva for italy’s la murrina would add a colorful sculptural element to a neutral room. it is crafted of butterfly wing-styled murano glass discs (hence the name) and reminds me of capiz shell lamps, but it’s a bit more substantial.
this piece can be ordered in a few different sizes with black, red or white disc combinations. see it and much more from la murrina right here.
via trendir
jordy fu’s recycled cut paper lamps
this cloud series of handmade cut paper lampshades from chinese designer jordy fu is so delicate and pretty, isn’t it? jordy created them to add magic and intimacy to everyday lighting. i think she has achieved her goal.
the lamps, made of recycled paper, come flat packed and include an energy-efficient light bulb. purchase them and see more at jordy’s fun website.
via inhabitat