It did not take long for the furniture industry to take inspiration from the "green" concept of renewable materials and adopt bamboo as a highly used material in today's production. Not that bamboo is a new material by any means, but lately its use as furniture and flooring as escalated in proportion to any other material. Modern Bamboo "combines classical simplicity with innovative design, offering furniture and custom design work in Bamboo and reclaimed wood using the latest manufacturing techniques that embodies elegant functionality, seamless detail, and timeless craftsmanship". Designer Anthony Marschak has two stylish seating designs that really show creativity and offer multi-functional options. The Becca Stool has a lightweight sled base and can be used with or without a cushion and also performs beautifully as a side table or stacked to form a dramatic shelving element. 30"L x 15.5"H x 15"W $600 US The Spring Chair which offers a flexible "spring effect" thanks to the strength and flexibility of bamboo, and provides a unique respond to the weight and movement of each individual. This curvaceous dining chair is a single sinuous ribbon of 100 percent laminated bamboo, gently contoured and tapered to fit the body. 37"H x 21"D x 17"W $700 US Modern Bamboo produces both of these items in a cherry, amber, and ebony stain in the USA.
As an aspiring grill master I know the importance of having the best equipment possible and Dynamic Cooking Systems outdoor gas grills are simply the most advanced grilling systems available. DCS combines the latest grilling technology and innovation to deliver the ultimate in outdoor cooking performance and control. The DCS collection of stainless steel gas grills are handcrafted and constructed with features like dedicated infrared rotisserie burner, ceramic radiant technology, heavy duty rotisserie motor with stainless steel rod and forks, and a smoker tray with dedicated 3,500 BTU burner just to name a few. Their professional gas grill series is available in 30", 36", and 48" wide configurations with three or four burners. The DCS Liberty collection offer the perfect solution for those outdoor kitchens that includes three pieces so you can build an outdoor kitchen that is custom suited to your personal needs. Choose from the All-Grill unit, the Dual Side Burner/Griddle Unit and the Dual Side Burner/Sink Unit to assemble your perfect free-standing kitchen. The full line of Dynamic Cooking Systems includes patio heaters, refrigerators, warming drawers, side burners, and my favorite, the beer dispenser giving you absolutely no reason to go inside.
Here is another outstanding original furniture design from Nina Edwards and her Nea Studio collection that is sure to be the focal point of any room it graces. The Twisted Sofa appropriately named is perfect for a modern interior that is focused on great looks and versatility. The flexible fabric covered L shaped Twisted Sofa incorporates a daybed and seat on the backside for a most versatile seating concept. After much testing, two types of foam were chosen, a firm foam for the seats and a softer foam for the back rests making a surprisingly comfortable experience, uncommon for a sofa possessing such dramatic visual appeal.
Posted by Will, in Sofas.
Nea Studio is on the cutting edge of very unique and original contemporary furniture as you may have seen in a recent Furniture Fashion review. The "Vanity Table" was inspired by melting snow and icicles and possesses a most delicate and understated look, just enough to do the job and look great doing it. This small vanity table easily fits into the corner most bedrooms and has a shiny table surface that incorporates a bowl for holding cosmetics leaving the top free for a few selected items. If the owner happens to be a man, this little gem can be used as a small writing desk, perfect for a laptop computer or paying bills.
LaCantina believes "now is the time to open spaces, and remove the hard line that once divided indoors from outdoors and bring the two worlds together". Well it is a great idea and LaCantina makes a super collection of folding and bi folding doors, as well as sliding doors to make the transition seamless. The unique aspect is their ability to create open spaces up to 52 feet wide with 8 doors opening in each direction for a partition free opening. LaCantina exterior "foldadoor" system can be manufactured to any design specification using high quality door and frame components, aluminum extrusions, color finishing, glazing and hardware. LaCantina is made in the USA and distributed worldwide and their superior quality folding door systems are built to perform in aluminum clad and hard wood. LaCantina Doors is America's leading brand of folding door systems and are perfect where ever there is a good view in need of an open space.
