Several studies have been conducted to substantiate the importance of power napping and the positive benefits to reaction time and concentration that even a 30 minute nap can offer. Tutored by Stefanie Eberding and Siegfried Irion, 20 architecture students met to create products for power napping, and after extensive research a workshop in Rotterdam formed four different groups with different goals for their products. The Institute for Living and Design at the University of Stuttgart's College of Architecture entered undiscovered territory when they opened the Design Studio "Power-Napping" in April 2004. The Napshell is the result of these studies is one of the most unique personalized beds ever developed which features an ergonomic mattress, air conditioning, and Dolby Surround for a most invigorating break in your day. Good news, there is room for two napers!
Pictured here is a cool bed designed by Günther Thöny with the futuristic home in mind. First off, the shape of the bed is that of an egg which creates a stunning visual appeal with graceful rounded features. The white color of the bed creates a sense of serenity since sleep is so vital to our human existence. The bed comes with built in lights, sound system, and an iPod dock. These features are nice extras that are very appropriate in today's advanced world. Via.
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Cappellini exemplifies the look and design you would expect from a leader in high end "ultra modern" Italian furniture. As with anything you have to start with a good plan, and in the case of the Nina Rota modern round bed, that plan came from famed designer Ron Arad. This inviting round bed features a metal and wood structure, multi-density polyurethane foam padding, and fixed cover in various fabrics and leathers. The cool lines of the Nina Rota round bed incorporates a fixed headboard with padded cushion in the same fabric or leather as the bed, and a semicircular trolley on casters available in two dimensions. Bed Frame $31912 cm.250x290xh.35/75 Small Trolley $4558 cm.96x36/42xh.48 Large Trolley $7388 cm.182x36/58xh.48
We have reviewed a wide variety of four poster and canopy beds at Furnture Fashion with an extreme range of price tags, and the Stafford four poster canopy bed is without a doubt a great value for the dollar. The Stafford from Crate&Barrel furniture bears simple lines that manage to create drama high lighted by European hardwoods and hand distressed Walnut veneers with four layers of dark ebony stain and a final coat of wax for an old world patina. The four sided canopy is perfect for draping curtains or a canopy veil for a room within a room sanctuary. Made in Italy exclusively for Crate&Barrel Queen $1399 65.5"Wx86"Dx82.5"H King $1599 81.5"Wx86"Dx82.5"H See the Stafford companion bedroom pieces here.
Gervasoni SPA of Italy has a long history of furniture production dating back to 1882 but the Otto platform bed is definitely from their more recent releases. Gervasoni specializes is furniture production from exotic materials left in their natural state characterized by the variations in surface textures, coarseness, roughness and unevenness. The Otto modern platform bed from designer Paola Navone is comprised of a plywood frame with stained pressed bamboo lamination with adjustable slat supports. Available without or with wooden slat frame and optional headboard (model 179) in various sizes . 160X200 cm See the entire Gervasoni collection of furniture, accessories, and contract furniture here.
