It's interesting to reflect on older pieces and see what their impact is on today's design. This table was designed by Erick Brendel at the Bauhaus art and architecture school in Weimar, Germany in 1924. The table rests on castor wheels comes with four flaps, adjustable, inside shelf and 2 insert plates. There are four additional foldable tops in the table. Redesigned by Tecta, colors range from natural, red, black to ash white.
Many look at our home and wish we could do some things to make it greener and help the environment. However, once your home is built, there is not much you can do to change your home structurally without a large expenditure. My house falls under this rule as I moved into a house that was already constructed three years ago.
I can make a difference now by thinking of what I can do to contribute to helping the environment and bringing focus on this important issue. The first thing I thought about was what things do I have daily contact with that impact the environment. A few things that came to mind were energy consumption, water usage and garbage. We use these three all the time in our daily living.
1. A simple idea to help conserve water is to use more hand sanitizer instead of water. Cleanwell products offers a hand sanitizer that is alcohol free which is made of all natural plant products.
2. Reduced energy light bulbs conserve electricity. Most electricity today is generated by fossil fuels. Thus, reducing electrical consumption reduces pollution caused by electrical power generation. Reduced power light bulbs are very common in hardware stores and are relatively easy to find.
3. I love the Ecopod Home Recycling Center and its ability to recycle bottles, cans, paper and plastic bags. What a great idea! The challenge with recycling is the space required for storing the containers and recycled materials. If you live in a loft or smaller space, this can present a challenge. This product is fantastic. The ecopod compacts these products into capturing containers at the bottom of the unit. This product is small enough that it can fit into a pantry or a corner of the kitchen.Product dimensions: 31" tall x 16" wide x 21" deep Weight: Approx. 50 lbs. Price: $328.00
Henredon has always exemplified quality as well as great traditional styles, and the Castellina collection is among their most beautiful. Inspired by the Tuscan wine country and the rustic beauty of the regions nature, the collection is carved with a distressed look for authenticity. Russian walnut, cherry, and American walnut are textured and given a patina for a most stunning look. Castellina is finished by hand in Romanesque, a medium brown, and White Iris a custom color and available only on some of the 45 designs.
The Oxford sofa from Crate & Barrel is a classic in any living room, study or bedroom. This is a great traditional piece that offers maximum comfort with its deep cushions. The ribbed microfiber fabric covering is durable and stain resistant helping prolong the good looks and color of the fabric into the future. Crate & Barrel offers this product in many colors helping it match many interior designs. The Oxford series also comes in a chair and twin fold out love seat sleeper. The Oxford Sofa retails for $1,299. 83"Wx37"Dx35"H
This may be the ultimate combination especially for those who love to read in bed. From Domodinamica comes the Morfeo sofa sleeper with some really great curves and a very fun look. It has been compared to a cartoon character but this creature's antennas are very useful reading lights that can be turned off individually, and adjusted to multiple positions.Morfeo can really compliment a modern decor or finish off a guest room. The sleeper is very comfortable making it as useful as it is cool. The Morfeo comes in several colors and costs around $5500.
I really love the Follia chair from Retro-modern. It looks like an end table with stainless steel attached that connects to a backrest. The contrast between black and stainless highlights differences and yet provides fluidity in style. This chair was created for the Casa del Fascio in 1934 by Italian designer Guiseppe Terragni. The Casa del Fascio is an office building in Como, Italy which opened in 1936 for which Terragni was the architect. Guiseppe used some of the same structural and plane concepts in design of the chair as he did in the office building. The chair retails for $1,910 at Retromodern.
Even though most of our back yards don't look this good, our patio furniture can thanks to designer Ramon Esteves. The Gandia Blasco line will add a very clean modern look to your recreational area. Made from anodized aluminum and polyurethane for sturdy construction with removable cushions for cleaning and rainy days. The line includes chairs, lounges, tables and sectional as shown to add serious beauty to even the most basic of back yards..
An armoire always adds a personal touch to any bedroom. For this armoire the rustic, distressed look of the wood adds character to this piece from Henredon. The Castellina collection is inspired by Italian design with roots in the Tuscany region. Despite its distressed appeal, the Castellina armoire appears very rustic and flexible for many interior designs.
The wishbone chair by Carl Hansen and Sons got its name for obvious reasons.Designed by Hans Wegner a leader in Danish Modern furniture in1949, this classic has stood the test of time. The
wishbone style offers remarkable comfort despite its simple construction. The CH24 "Y" chair has become the companies most popular style probably for its outstanding lines. Available in an interwoven rope seat and some very beautiful woods such as teak, and wenge.Great for casual of formal environments!
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