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Cheap Modern DeskAgnes Fries
I recently came across the Bottino line by Agnes Fries, the designs are inspired by the classic fishing float. I really like the grouping of similar designed objects. She also has some other amazing pieces as well.
I am fascinated by designing specifically for serial production and specialize in making functional objects that are both classical and conceptual. It is primarly ceramics but can also be furniture and interiors - as long as I get to play with balancing logic and sense with intuition and sensibility.
Vases texturés by Guillaume Delvigne
I really like the Vases texturés by Guillaume Delvigne, they remind of the older German porcelain manufactures. What I really love about these are their monochromatic coloring with layers of texture and pattern.
Play between surface perfectly smooth and textured surfaces which can evoke the fabric, a fish skin, a biscuit, …This project was presented during the Milan Furniture Fair 2006, in the exhibition Dream, organized by Industreal.
Annexo Lamp by Creative Affairs
Love the combination of glass and cork for the Annexo lamp. The shape reminds me of a squat hour glass. With a touch of color coming from the cord this is a stunning little modern lamp.
ANNEXO is a set of lamps developed to question the principles of contextualization of objects and the choice of materials as holders of these references. The shape of the lamps are very simple and geometrical, allowing the materials to fully communicate the identity of the object. The top of the lamps are made of sandblasted blown glass and they have an area which is left clear to direct the light. There are mainly three different types of materials for the bases: turned cork, turned white carrara marble and concrete.
James & Tilla Waters ceramics
In a isolated farm in mid-Wales, James and Tilla Waters are crafting some amazing beautiful objects that serve in one’s daily life. The pieces are so minimal and elegant. I really love the colors and textures used throughout the “cylindrical forms” series. I think I see these more of art pieces but I also appreciate the idea that they can serve and function.
The repetition of making by hand ensures a gradual honing of skills and allows on-going modification of form. In design terms we hope to find a good balance between being minimal and quiet yet interesting. Decoration has always been hugely enjoyable to apply and plays an important role within the constraints of form and function. These have been our foremost concerns since setting up our workshop.
Do you know Ben Seibel?
The first time a saw a Ben Seibel lamp, I was hooked. I then discovered some of his brass and copper work, amazing as well. I really hadn’t done a lot of research behind the designer or the other pieces he had designed. Turns out he has worked for several companies. Hopefully this will be a little insight as it was for me.
Joseph “Ben Seibel was born in 1918 in Newark, New Jersey. Ben was an accomplished musician, playing piano as well as saxophone, clarinet, oboe, and flute. He began studying architecture at Columbia, interrupted by army service. After his discharge in 1945, he continued his education at Pratt Institute, changing his concentration to industrial design. Without completing his academic career, he set up his own studio where he worked with a small staff until his death in 1985 at age 67. His output, prolific and varied, included dinnerware, glassware, stainless steel flatware, metal and wood tabletop accessories, furniture and lamps.” Text ViaBen Seibel, Photo © Michael Kaplan
He is best known for his elegant yet minimalist collection of lamps calles 5000 series which he created for company Raymor. His detailed simple style is also evident in these table or floor lamps with perforated and colorful shades and round bases which represent distinctive style of American 1950s lightning design. Text Via
The Carpenters Workshop Gallery
I love the idea of gathering a group of established and up and coming artists/designers together and featuring their pieces in a gallery format. When I looked through the works section of the website I felt as though I was looking through a gallery of modern art, the pieces have such a fantastic sculptural quality. I would love to have a pair of Royeroid Armchairs in red by ROBERT STADLER.
Established in 2005 by Parisian entrepreneurs and art devotees Loic Le Gaillard and Julien Lombrail, The Carpenters Workshop Gallery is known for its discovery of bold and iconic design-art. Like many of the artists it fosters, the gallery takes a young, fresh and dynamic approach, primarily following its own aesthetic. They exhibit unique and limited edition works both by emerging and established artists and designers.
ROBERT STADLER
