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Nice and New: Tord Boontje Crystal Ice Furniture
Renowned tech-meets-folk product designer Tord Boontje debuted his new Crystal Ice furniture collection for Swarovski at the Maison et Objet trade show in Paris last month. The range includes three designs (a bench, table, and stool) which use densely wrapped crystals to create an illusion of floating icicles. If the words "winter wonderland" could ever translate to interior furnishings, he's pulled it off.
This Just In: Tom Dixon Makes Foray Into Fashion
British industrial designer and head of design at Finnish company Artek Tom Dixon, who has been designing furniture for 30-some years, and whose lighting designs are all the rage, has decided to channel his design talents into the world of fashion. A new bimonthly fashion digest magazine, Distill, targeted towards creative professionals, launched on Monday, and Dixon is on the editorial board for the next issue, according to Design Week. The new glossy is published by Craft Publishing.
Nice and New: Tom Dixon's 2008 Collection
British designer Tom Dixon, who brought you one of my August Must-Haves, has unveiled his 2008 collection, a range of new lighting and furniture, which was on show until yesterday at Superstudio Più in Milan during the Milan Design Week. Some of his new works include his Slab Bench and Chairs, as well as additions to his Copper and Mirrorball collections. The collection, called A Bit of Rough, derives from "a British colloquial saying that typifies down-to-earth characteristics and a straight talking, devoid of affectation attitude."
Crave Worthy: Design Within Reach Airstream Trailer
Although I don't suspect most of you are hunting for an Airstream trailer, I had to share this Design Within Reach model ($49,066) because there's no other way to describe it than Crave Worthy.
In 2000, architect-designer Chris Deam gutted a vintage trailer to create a booth for the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, and DWR contacted Deam about creating a special edition trailer for their customers. The result is a 100% outfitted vehicle, with a light and airy interior made of the most durable materials.
Steal of the Day: Eclipse Pendant Lamp
Thanks to a suggestion from alltherage, we've decided to begin a new feature called Steal of the Day. While our Crave Worthy products do have us salivating at the mouth, we understand that they often inhabit a price range very distant from what we can afford to pay. So, we wanted to alert you to some products that you won't only covet, but can actually own without breaking the bank.
This Just In: Tom Dixon's Great Light Giveaway
I love the stunning mod light fixtures designed by Tom Dixon; his Copper Shade Pendant even made it onto my list of August Must Haves. And I especially love that the lighting designer is promoting the use of low-energy compact fluorescent bulbs.
I just read about this event called the Great Light Giveaway, where Dixon has created an art installation featuring 500 "Blow" lights equipped with CFLs in London's Trafalgar Square.
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- The Derby may be over, but you can still dress your furniture in seersucker.— Style Court
- Learn to unclutter your home to prepare for disaster.— Simply Stated
- A charming paper feather wreath tutorial is just the thing to fly you through Spring.— Poppytalk
- Hear what lighting designer Tom Dixon has to say about drinking champagne.— MoCo Loco
- Swoon over these glossy-coated orchid paintings.— Design MIlk
- Make a custom tablecloth using mushrooms and potatoes.— AT:LA
- How about some DIY projects to share with Mom?— Charles & Hudson
Desire/Acquire: Copper Pendant Light
Designed in 1968 by Italian architect and designer Roberto Menghi, the Globo di Luce Pendant ($813-$1,170) is as captivating as it was 40 years ago. Blown glass defines the globe's shape, a transparent cable gives it the appearance of floating mid air, and its copper finish gives off a rich, warm light. It's practically solar.
Found It! Copper Pendant Light
I spotted this photo in the portfolio of Swedish interior stylist Jakob Solgren and couldn't help but think the central copper pendant light looked quite familiar. It makes a very bold, masculine statement in the nearly all-white, very Scandinavian room, so it was hard to ignore. But where had I seen it before?
CasaSugar's 10 Favorite Products of 2008
This year certainly provided me with a glut of great design finds! From fabulous new wallpaper designs to gorgeous seating options, I was awash in a sea of interior design fabulous. I was particularly in love with the new lighting designs in Tom Dixon's 2008 collection.
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