Love modern sofas and want to keep the convertible sofa bed option, here is a cool idea from Momentoitalia that will fool even the most discerning furniture connoisseur. Designed by Studio R.E.S. the "CinoGrande" has been a very successful multi-function sofa bed working perfectly in the small space lofts and compact environments of today's inner city dwellers. Simply turn the sofa armrests on the outside, take away the back pillows, pull the handle, and your bed is ready to go form this unassuming super sleek modern sofa! Momentoitalia has a great collection of furniture made in Italy of coarse, that you can see and purchase from their shipping program here. Appx 12 weeks delivery. $3400 W 86.6' D 37.1 H 30.7.
Furniture Fashion received this video from Miami designer, Facundo Poj. The short video shows his construction techniques in making a combination stool and wine rack called Aztec. You can see more of his designs at his website: Facundo Poj.
A low profile bed such as Samsara pictured here creates a room design with livable furniture and yet maintains a certain amount of openness breathing fresh air into a design. Samsara was created by designer Cuno Frommherz for Cassina. Cuno lives in Switzerland and began as a self taught carpenter. In 1992 he set out as his own designer and furniture maker. This low profile bed was showcased at the Milan Furniture Fair in 2005. Samsara features a removable fabric cover atop a wooden frame set on a chrome metal base. More information: here.
Your back yard may not look this good but your patio furniture sure can. Dedon's new Seashell collection done in collaboration with designer Jean Marie Massaud features their all weather resistant weave that offers a breathable carefree maintenance for comfort and lasting good looks. Dedon specializes in "exotic" outdoor lounge and patio furniture, the kind you see at luxury resorts and spas worldwide, and maybe even your back yard or seaside villa. See the entire collection of outdoor furniture designed to inspire luxurious lounging here. Available in the US from janusetcie.com
One look at the VUVUVU computer desk from Emmemobili speaks of modern design and influence drawing inspiration from a writing desk of the past. Here the furniture has been modernized to accommodate a computer. VUVUVU is equipped with CD space, an extractable drawer for a keyboard, and a suspended PC holder. The computer desk is available in wenge, natural oak or tint. The frame is a simple metal tubular chrome base. Designers: Ballabio - Elli. More information: here.
