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Saarinen Side Tables

September 29th, 2007 by Better Living Through Design

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These are probably familiar to you, but considering the collection is half a century old this year, it’s worth another look. Available in a variety of materials and sizes (the dining and coffee tables deserve their own post).

“…to celebrate their 50th Anniversary, every table ordered between August 1, 2007 and August 1, 2008 will ship with an anniversary medallion and a commemorative edition of the certificate of authenticity.”

H 20″ x Diameter 20″

Laminate, $463
Buy it here.

Coated Marble 1, $660
Buy it here.

Veneer, $1,082
Buy it here.

Read more from: http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/

Restless by mikiya kobayashi

September 29th, 2007 by Better Living Through Design

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Smart.

“restless, or uki hashi are chopsticks that don’t need a chopstick rest. because of their shape, the tips won’t touch the table when they’re set down. you’ll find comfort in their simple design.”

Black, Mustard, Red, or Off-White.

$12

Buy it here.

Read more from: http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/

Spy Clock by Pieter Woudt

September 29th, 2007 by Better Living Through Design

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Become an omnipresent time-teller for only $25…

“A convex glass mirror with sleek metal hands, the Spy Clock lets you know what’s going on at all times. One AA-battery (not included).”

Size: 12diam. x 2″d

$25.00
$22.50 Members

Buy it here.

Read more from: http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/

HZL - Rue Oberkampf Lounge Rug

September 28th, 2007 by Better Living Through Design

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Rugs are definitely a worthwhile investment for your home, and this one is spectacular.
It’s neutral enough that you could change a room’s color without replacing it, yet it’s got enough detail with the tree branches to stand on its own. Really lovely.

100% New Zealand Wool.

55×79- $1395
67×94- $1695
79×79- $1695
98×98- $1900

Buy it here.

Read more from: http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/

Soft Vase by Hella Jongerius

September 28th, 2007 by Better Living Through Design

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If you’re into the flexible vase idea, here’s a much larger one that will fit all your floral arrangements.

“Sometimes the most beautiful objects are the ones with the most interesting flaws. Such is the case with Hella Jongerius’s Soft Vase. Instead of removing the air bubbles that naturally form in production, they are left in to decorate the flexible, polyurethane vase.”

Natural or Blue

7.5″Ø x 10.25″H

$205

Buy it here.

Read more from: http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/

Armored Pillow

September 28th, 2007 by Better Living Through Design

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Not sure why military vehicles are so appealing on a pillow, but they are for some reason.

16″ Square

$48

Buy it here.

Read more from: http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/

Longneck vases

September 27th, 2007 by Better Living Through Design

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Not being one who has a talent for floral design, I like how these vases make even a sprig from a fern look like an arrangement.

$3.95 each

Buy it here.

Read more from: http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/

Spencer Sofa and Chair

September 27th, 2007 by Better Living Through Design

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This sofa and chair set deserve another mention. With such a clean, spare silhouette, the tufting adds just the right amount of detail you’d want in a sofa.

Coffee Bean or Fawn.

Chair, $900.00

Sofa, $1,600.00
83″l x 34″d x 31″h

Buy it here.

Read more from: http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/

Take Away by Sigurdur Gustafsson

September 27th, 2007 by Better Living Through Design

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The Take Away lamp can go on the wall, ceiling, or floor, making for a very flexible light source.

Made in fibreglass fabric, 25 W bulb.
Height 38 cm, width 32 cm.

$83.64

Buy it here.

Read more from: http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/

Rhombus Wear: Modern Fashion Now Available

September 19th, 2007 by Eric

Back in March I did a lengthy interview with Lisa Clunie about her new fashion line Rhombus. At the time the line was just beginning and unavailable to the public. Well, for all the people that are out of reach of the select boutiques that feature their clothes, I am proud to announce [...]

Read more from: http://modernself.com

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