Sitting Pretty in Concrete Chesterfield Sofa

March 2, 2012

From the mold of a genuine Chesterfield sofa, a glass textile reinforced casting was created to produce this concrete rendition suitable and “sittable” for indoors or out.

Originally created by UK-based company Gray Concrete to demonstrate the company’s molding techniques … Read More…

Plant Yourself a Table

March 1, 2012

I’m enamored with cement these days. The indoor/outdoor Oxygen table from Parisian company, Taporo, has a center well into which you can insert your favorite plants, or any other home “accessory.” How would a row of gorgeous Granny Smith … Read More…

Table Morphs From Planter to Fireplace

February 12, 2012

Fashion meets multi-function: now you can accessorize your furniture like you do your outfits. New from AK47, the steel Zerino table adapts to your particular whim and environment–one moment it’s a planter, then like a quick change artist with … Read More…

Urban Mobile Wheelbarrow Bench

February 8, 2012

For the Dutch label Weltevree, Rogier Martens designed the Wheelbench, a mobile bench made of sustainable preserved Accoya wood. With a built-in wheelbarrow wheel, the bench is effortlessly transported.

“Moving a bench with two people has always been a … Read More…

Get in the Groove Outdoors

January 30, 2012

Beaufurn’s transparent and solid contoured polypropylene Groovy chair is both comfortable and fun. For outdoor or indoor use, they are stackable for easy storage making them perfect for terraces and patios with limited space.

For me, the crystal version, above, … Read More…

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