A nice mid century modern example, this wall unit was designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller in the 1950s. The wall unit features three vertical supports which serve as its architectural foundation. On the left is an open shelf with dividers for storage. Beneath the storage with dividers, is a drop front desk with a single door opening to a storage space.
On the right hand side, there is a single plank shelf at the top. Below there is a cabinet with one shelf which has two sliding glass doors. At the very bottom is a cabinet with three small drawers and one larger drawer/storage area. The wall unit is adorned by three lights. Measurements: 14" x 65" x 96" (lwh).
My hope is to visit a garage sale and find a wall unit as fine as this example. These pieces are becoming increasingly hard to find at bargain prices since more people understand their value. I checked with a local friend and dealer. According to him, he would charge from $2,800 - $4,000 for this piece depending on its condition.
What are some of the characteristics of great design? For me it is the ability to make a powerful statement with a minimal amount of clutter and material, relying on the basics. Alivar's philosophy states "each element intrinsically reflects the spirit of the home, making a harmonious whole. The pure lines enhance the quality of the materials used, in a minimalist yet highly expressive style". This belief has been brought to life in one of the most stunning collections of modern furniture I have seen. Their philosophy also embraces form and function, in which every detail matters, and adds value. The Alivar Museum collection which pays tribute to the modern masters like Mies Van der Rohe, and Marcel Breuer offers the perfect combination to the latest Alivar styles for a timeless look spanning over 80 years. The entire line includes modern furniture for every part of your décor allowing a seem less flow from room to room.
This futuristic sofa design was sent to us by Danish designer Phillip Grass. Phillip muses that Accelerate is a sofa for highspeed interior traveling. Accelerate is a digital prototype, thought with a structure of polyester resin, upholstered with polyurethane foam and white leather.
Designer Peter Maly manages to incorporate some attractive elements used on a daily basis into his "Balance" fireplace with help from Conmoto, a progressive manufacturer in the field of stoves and fireplaces. The concept of the Balance is centered around the structural unit of the fireplace oven which can be assembled in a variety of ways. The hand-crafted chests of drawers, shelving units, benches and firewood containers are made from American walnut or oak blend with the horizontal lines that can go on as long as you have room. The Balance fireplace can be wall mounted as shown or nicely perched on stainless steel legs if so desired. A close arrangement of the wooden furniture and the stove is made possible by air chambers positioned between them for maximum vertical heat disbursement. Conmoto has a gorgeous line of various fireplace accessories and grills you must see. Fire Chamber: H 60 x W 90 x D 50 cm Side Elements:W 60, 90 or 120 cm Bench:W 120 cm
I am impressed to say the least with Besana of Italy and their glamorous furniture and wardrobe collections. The Italians do things with a flair that seems to be indigenous to their homeland and their high level of pride and craftsmanship. One piece that caught my eye was the Fly sideboard with its hypnotic door fronts made of teak woof mitered at 45 degree angles that seems to float on minimal metal feet. Tarcisio Colzani's design includes beveled door handles and matchbook veneers that keep the face of the Fly sideboard free of clutter and your eyes glued to it.
