Here is an interesting chess table created by Front Design for Moooi. This is not your typical stodgy gaming table, but a checkered version that comes to life. This table is just not for gaming as it could be worked in a black and white decorating theme in a contemporary setting. I keep thinking "Alice in Wonderland" this morning as I write the story. In some ways this table is so bold it reminds me of the great work of literature where many objects come to life. Via.
Lamps and lighting are best when they have style beyond their purpose of illuminating our surroundings. The Royal Marine Tripod Lamp bears the classic look of a British surveyor's tripod crafted in solid wood and accentuated with solid cast aluminum. This well appointed floor lamp features a machine-turned gear mechanism, a telescopic tripod base with adjustment, and a multiple positioning lamp head. Uses one 150 max bulb 33"W x 86-1/2"H $1250 floor lamp, 14"W, 35-38"H $395 table lamp from Restoration Hardware
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SICIS known for its work as an art factory working in the medium of mosaics showcased the shoe bathtub at the Salone del Mobile. The shoe bathtub was designed by Massimiliano Della Monaca, a designer from Italy. The piece was adorned with beautiful mosaic tiles to accent its beauty and salute the classic "pump" shoe. Shoe lovers worldwide can take in the beauty of this bathtub and revel in this piece where fashion combines with home furnishing design to create a work of art. SICIS website: here.
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Restoration Hardware wasn't kidding this time, they really did restore some vintage hardware (furniture factory carts) that just so happen to make a rather nostalgic coffee table. Veteran furniture maker Michael Vermillion painstakingly restored each cart renewing the cast iron and reconditioning the wood piece by piece and reassembling them in their original order. I think the character of these carts once used in the early 1900's to transport furniture and fabrics across factory floors really adds an old world touch with their unique distressed marks and imperfections. $910 28"W x 53"L x 16"H Approximately From Restoration Hardware
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Here are some sample kitchens created by Adam at Artistic Kitchen Designs. This is the "Maxima" line which features a semi-circular kitchen island at its centerpiece. The shape invites interaction of family and friends while providing a lot of space to move around. An interesting feature is the handle-free cabinets which create a first impression of a smooth wall as opposed to typical kitchen cabinetry. In one photo the black and white cabinet wall is creates a wonderful contrast to the kitchen island. More kitchen designs can be found on their website here.
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