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OC chair Lapalma

June 13th, 2007 by Better Living Through Design

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3 dimensional plywood is what gives this chair a nice curvature and sets it apart from others in its class.

Upholsterd in red or black wool fabric.
Available in blanched oak, stained dark walnut, and black lacquered open poor.

Seating height 38 cm (15″ )
Height 73 cm (28.7″ )
Wide 79 cm (31.1″)
Deep 80 cm (31.4″)

$1,477.82

Buy it here.

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Warp Vase Tall

June 13th, 2007 by Better Living Through Design

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Such a lovely vase…

“A subtle combination of geometry and softness. Starting with a cast mold, the vitreous porcelain is then hand molded for warped effect. Each vase is unique yet similar. Glossy finish throughout.”

$60

Buy it here.

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S116: Brand New Solar-Powered Chinese Cell Phone

June 12th, 2007 by Tylene

Hi-Tech Wealth, Inc., a telecommunications supplier in China has unveiled the world’s first commercial solar-powered cellular phone. The S116 retails in China around $510 and is packed with features including a microSD memory card slot, MP3 player and a 1.3 megapixel camera. The phone’s battery lasts 2.5 times longer than a traditional battery [...]

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SHANGHAI’S UNDERGROUND PARK

June 12th, 2007 by Tylene

The sky is no longer the limit in Shanghai. With heavy metro construction planned for the next few years, Shanghai is looking to expand its current urban underground network immensely (10 million sq m/107 million sq ft by 2010). Shu Yu, deputy director of the Shanghai Urban Underground Space Development Institute, has revealed [...]

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Fabulous home accessories from Napa Home.

June 12th, 2007 by Bob

While looking for online sources for my favorite candles, Dayna Decker, I stumbled upon Napa Home. An incredible source for unusual accessories, works of art and pieces of furniture. Although I have seen many goat skinned tables, I have never seen them as nesting tables. Although I would like to be able [...]

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Brave Space Design Delta Desk

June 12th, 2007 by Better Living Through Design

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Design Public just released a new fresh crop of design from Brave Space out of Brooklyn.

I particularly like the multi level Delta Desk.

$1350

Buy it here.

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YOUNG ARCHITECTS PROGRAM @ PS1

June 12th, 2007 by Jorge

Every year the PS1 Gallery at the Museum of Modern Art in New York invites young emerging architects to propose a temporary structure for their Warm-up Music festival. This year’s winner, Liquid Sky, designed by Ball-Nogues Studio (shown on the image above), continues the tradition of creating an eye-popping, innovative structure, perfectly suited to shade [...]

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My Brother’s Mirror by Harry Allen

June 12th, 2007 by Better Living Through Design

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My Brother's Frame made a big splash a while ago, and now, Harry Allen present's "My Brother's Mirror".

$229.00

Buy it here.

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Village poster, limited ed.

June 12th, 2007 by Better Living Through Design

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This was originally a Graphic Design MFA thesis project by Tracy at Yale University, and has just been reprinted due to the overwhelming demand. It’s still limited, so get it while the gettin’s good!

“Limited edition of 25″ x 38″ posters silkscreen printed in pink and fluorescent red inks on acid-free paper. This edition supersedes the original poster, which was a non-archival untrimmed press sheet.”

$30.00

Buy it here.

Also available in a tote.

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RIVER GLOW: Water Pollution Monitor / Urban Art Installation

June 12th, 2007 by Tylene

Here’s a brilliant idea that functions as both environmental pollution monitor and thought-provoking urban art installation: a floating LED light system embedded in bodies of water to warn of water pollution (in addition to creating an ethereal glow at nighttime). A great way to be more green is simply to be more aware, like in [...]

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