"Vin-o" wine racks from SIDD are hand made by a single craftsman over a 2-3 week period. Each piece is signed and numbered by the artisan who creates it. The overall design features nine circles that are pieced together in an incongruent fashion creating a unique look that defies symmetry. Vin-o uses sustainable Canadian hardwoods that are shaped and then custom stained before being finished with a triple topcoat. Dimensions: 5" x 15" x 15". Price: $200. Buy product: here.
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As a lover of creative metal art and wall panels I was very intrigued to see the intricate works at BRM Design. Bruce R . MacDonald's work includes the "wall sculpture" series that is a combination of "abraded metal and the dimensionality created by tools that makes some features recede and some that seem to lift off the surface into the foreground". The resulting holographic effect creates a depth and space within a two dimensional object that is most captivating. Here is some of the metal artwork from BRM Design which is just a sampling of the awesome works available. See the entire collection including MacDonald's copper wall panels and a list of art show dates at brmdesign.com
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If you are one to forget to water the plants then the self watering planter from Frontgate is worth a look. The planter is designed in a woven pattern that almost universally works with most design colors. There is a hidden reservoir that stores up to 12 weeks of water. Moisture sensors determine if the plant is "thirsty" and appropriate the proper amount of water. A plant can be planted in a liner that allows for easy removal if it is a seasonal variety. The woven planter is designed for indoor or outdoor use. There is a gauge that lets you know when the water reservoir needs to be refilled. The self watering planter comes in 2 sizes: large and medium. Price: $70-$125. Buy product: here.
Designer Ron Arad uses his creativity and your wall space to house books or decorative accessories with his flexible "Bookworm" wall mounted shelf. The industrial strength structure bends with help from technology and the brilliance of Kartell of Italy, a well known name in "unusual" furniture production. "A careful analysis of extrusion technology has enabled a sinuous bookcase to be created, taking on the desired form, without this jeopardizing its toughness and functionality". short=7 bookends: 126"w 7.5"h 7.8"d; $425.00 med=11 bookends: 204"w 7.5"h 7.8"d; $732.00 long=17 bookends: 322"w 7.5"h 7.8"d $1,115.00 Available from hivemodern.com
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When it comes to interior wall coverings, room dividers, sliding doors, and architectural panels, 3form is a leader in the field. Their "ecoresin" series lends itself to a variety of design concept from the high resolution of photo-realism to ultra thin slices of natural wood veneers which bring the beauty of nature to your living room. 3forms stance on the environment fuels their desire to make products from 40% recycled content while capturing vibrant colors, textures, and organic elements. The collection of resin wall panels and wall coverings include natural materials such as thinly sliced bamboo and hand-dyed silk fibers just to name a few. Here are some of the ecoresin wall panels that are quite capable of changing the look of you home or commercial environment. See the entire collection of products from 3form.
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