It never ceases to amaze me how the most innovative designs can be so simple. The Innovation C by Swedish manufacturer Bla Station is really an impressive yet simple modern chair that is perfect for a laptop or a cup of coffee and a good book. Designer Fredrik Mattsson gave this little gem a stainless steel column, a swivel seat, and a selection of soothing colors that really compliment the eye catching style. A seemingly delicate shape is reinforced by a steel and wood inner frame rounded off with molded polyurethane foam covered with fabric. Accessories include a return swivel and small table that slips on to the top of the frame shown here. Bla Station has a progressive philosophy stating, "Life is all about the choices you make - about the difference between what you do and what you choose to leave undone. We have chosen to manufacture the kind of furniture we ourselves like". This belief has resulted in a "fun" line of furniture including benches, tables, sofas, and easy chairs that are very appealing to the eye and functional at the same time.
I feel it is our calling to leave no stone unturned when your homes décor is on the line. For the animal lovers, Furniture Fashion has revealed some attractive and useful pet furniture that you can tastefully blend into your idea of the perfect home. Here is a really clean and non bulky line of bird cages and aviaries from AvianWeb that are the perfect place for you favorite bird to spend some quality time. Their bird cages are made from medical grade stainless steel for a modern look and safe environment with a host of features like pull out trays for cleaning, seed catchers, 6mm bar spacing, and locks that even the most determined bird can't open. Avian Web has bird cages and aviaries for birds as large as parrots and as small as the finch with a full range of sizes and features. Prices range from around $30 for the most basic model, to $3500 for the Kings Hexagon for large parrots shown here. 6' Diameter X 7' 5" Height
Since Furniture Fashion has paid some attention to your cat furniture needs, we felt compelled to show some love for your dog as well. We realize the need for products that are functional and attractive, and the mahogany stain with brass hardware will not take away from your homes décor. Often dogs get into unsafe areas and need to be restrained, but most of the dog gates on the market are a basic eyesore. Here is a stowable and attractive dog gate available from Orvis that is good looking and functional. The solid pine cabinet attaches the pet fence to your wall through predrilled holes and conceals four 2' panels creating a 6' barrier. Two additional panels may be added covering a total of 9'. The price is reasonable at $198 for the 24" and $279 for the 36" height. Additional panels may be purchased $69 and $89.
You may have seen my article on the Lockheed Lounge by designer Marc Newson and the astronomical price it fetched in an auction at Christies, $1.5 million to be exact. Well Marc's other well know creation, the Felt Chair from Cappellini (1989) has been cemented as a modern day classic produced in a variety of materials for a most versatile seat. The production covers chairs made in leather, felt, and fiberglass in various colors with a single leg in polished aluminum. This modern chair can be used indoors or outdoors for the most stylish patio furniture on the block. Recently a leather prototype popped up for sale in Paris at a price of $870K infuriating Newson who explained "the Felt Chair is still in production at a modest $3684 from UnicaHome". He further added " I feel sorry for anyone who would pay that much for a prototype especially one that I never authorized." 67x106xh.86 cm
Trying to find a way to justify spending one or two thousand on that beautiful new chaise lounge you have your eye on, this will help! The Lockheed Lounge reminiscent of some thing the aero space industry may have produced is a well rounded metal structure that takes on a new look from all angles. Designer Marc Newson's 1986 gift to the privileged few, ten to be exact, gives truth to the mass production theory and it's affect on an items price. This beautiful yet firm chaise lounge recently sold at Christies famed auction house for an astonishing $1.5 million to a well funded admirer.
