Glass art is a very specific and creative talent that offers a beautiful and timeless addition to any home or commercial office setting. Artist Chris McCarthy applied his skills to his glass art in its liquid and solid state deliberately sculpting each piece to reduce the refraction of light. McCarthy then uses very old Venetian techniques of Murrini, Incalmo, and Battuto to give his work a stunning appearance and additional depth. Here are a few of his glass vases that showcase his talents as a gifted artisan. Each piece signed and available from. Top Cobalt Vase 10.0in H x 7.0in W x 5.0in D $1225 Center Orange Vase 10.0in H x 8.0in W x 4.0in D $1225 Bottom Aquamarine Vase 14.0in H x 8.0in W x 4.0in D $1225
Staircase was created by designer, Danny Kuo. Cleverly, he combined a tall cabinet with the ability to reach the top shelves. There is no need to grab a step-stool here as you can pull out the bottom sections and use them as a staircase. Via.
In 1930 French designer Louis Poulin released his famous D1 desk lamp which can be found today at auctions for upwards of 15 thousand dollars. Poulin, who was a brilliant forerunner in the modernist field designed lamps for the famous MAISON DESNY in Paris. Alcove Editions has replicated Poulin's modern D1 desk lamp with a few subtle changes, mostly safety related, and re-released this wonderful lamp that still works well in modern architecture of today. 6 ½ H x 4 ¾ W Glass and Metal Weighs 6lbs 120v/25 watt $295.00 From
You have probably heard of taking a chill pill, but here it is taking a "Soft Pill". The contemporary furniture pictured here are two occasional chairs from SpHaus in red and white. Soft Pill was created by designer, Fillipo Dell' Orto. These fun chairs are made from polyurethane with a scratch proof finish. Each one comes with a cushion that has a removable cover. I like to imagine this product in the lobby of a modern office or as an accent chair in a living room. More information: here.
Here is a great new gadget for the music lovers. The Sony S-AIRPLAY is the latest in wireless audio form the leader in home entertainment systems. The compact iPod docking station allows you to listen to music in any room by simply plugging in a separate S-AIRPLAY speaker within a 160 foot range and you are all set. This multi-room audio system takes the need to have hard wired in wall work done away, especially if you are in temporary or rental housing. This wireless system also keeps you from investing in multiple speaker sets as you can relocate a few speaker into any room even the patio where music is a must.
