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Most people like to think that each piece in their home has a unique story behind it… well this collection designed by Canevese Giuseppe for Ennezero has a story all over it’s surface. The high gloss MDF surfaces pay tribute to Italian artist Guido Crepax and his graphic pop art of the 1960’s. See more of this work at the manufacturer’s site
That’s what you’ll be saying after your guests get off this lounge chair from Visual Reference. Also seen at ICFF, this was another one of my favorite booths at the show. Their products designed by Nuno Gonçalves Ferreira and Erin Hayne are made of this really cool thermosensitive material that reacts to change in temperature. You could spend hours playing with your furniture! This awesome soft material can be found on their pillows, lounge chairs, wall panels (displayed in their booth as a prototype), benches, and stools. I really wish I knew who did their business cards which was made of a similar thermosensitive vinyl. I couldn’t decide which was more fun, their lounge chair or their business cards!
Deeply Madly Living has this odd take on cycling and furnitire. The Tour De France Lounge Chair has armrests that glow in the dark...cool if you’re into raves and stuff. Made from recycled bike parts...way cool, I like green products. “It will make you feel like taking to the streets and smack some asphalt ... Lance Armstrong beware!”...ummm...more like smack your guests after they annoy the hell out of you with the horn that is “within heel reach”. With a price tag of $940, this chair better take me places!
...And you KNOW you’re bathroom is really about you! Featured at ICFF (one of my favorite booths), Lacava debuts beautiful bathroom collections that make the statement. Experience “luxurious elegance in your bathroom” with this Chicago based company of Italian origin (they are also GREEN at heart). As you can see pictured below, the Double Reflection Washbasin Vanity is crafted from brushed stainless. With a sink this beautiful, you’d be obsessive on maintaining this sink’s beauty and luster by washing your face or hands elsewhere! If a mountain inspired this designer, then the sky is the limit for your bathroom design!
See more pictures below
How cute are these fuzzy switches!? International Fashion Machines make these interesting furry light switches that are beyond your traditional boring plastic ones. The product description itself makes this light switch 10x cooler; you’d definitely be flippin’ feelin’ up on this switch A LOT!
A description from IFM:
“Each dimmer is handcrafted in Seattle, WA from Designtex wool felt, conductive yarns, neoprene, and acrylic. Electronic fibers are embedded directly into the material, so there are no hidden buttons or switches in the fabric. All you feel is the allure of a soft, fuzzy surface. Available in 14 captivating colors, ESSENTIAL™ Square Wall Dimmers are modern, minimalist, and luxurious. Our dimmers put the finishing touch on any interior. Also available in single gang and triple gang configurations.
Easy-to-install, the ESSENTIAL™ Square Wall Dimmer is antimicrobial, stain resistant and UL listed. All IFM’s high quality, exclusive electronic textile products are rigorously tested for safety and durability.”
Give your tiles a facelift with these cool Tile Tattoos by Mibo. These vinyl stickers are easy to install and require no glue for application; they are even waterproof once applied! Within minutes, you can transform your bathroomn or kitchen to a more stylish look. Removal of Tile Tattoos are simple and will leave no residue. Stickers are available with different designs and styles to jazz up your tiles. Definitely a non-permanent solution worth checking out!
Mibo Tile Tattoos now available at puremodern.com
As you can see from the hostess with the mostest at the ICFF booth, Innermost offers fabulous lighting to brighten up anyone’s day. Choose from complete lamps, lamp shades, lamp bases, or other homeware accessories. The lighting itself makes the statement as they cast amazing effects to compliment your style.
The best way to add style to a whiteboard—get rid of the white! Danish company CHAT-Board has taken the dry erase board from boring and industrial to a fashion statement for your home or office wall. Available in 17 colors, the glossy finish on the glass surface of the boards give it rich depth to its appearance. Pricing ranges from about $130US to $1200 depending on size and color. As you can see from their display at ICFF - they made quite an impression. I hope to get thru the crowd tomorrow to get availability and shipping info.
One trend that is definitely expanding is the use of ventless ethanol fueled fireplaces. German stainless steel products from Blomus were very popular in 2007 and now a number of stylish entries in the segment are available this year. This model from Planika is a floor standing fireplace encased in to large tempered glass plates. the clean minimalist design is striking and the benefit of ethanol is the elimination of a chimney/flue which limits your interior design due to the architecture constraints of a traditional fireplace. This model is available in white or black and stands approximately 47” x 28” x 17” - pricing is approximately $3500 US.
I think this sign says it all 
We’re headed to ICFF and will be reporting some of our cool finds, unbelievable designs, and new trends. Look for regular updates!
For the longest time, I could remember people going on and on and on about Corian. Corian this, Corian that—counter tops, sinks, bars, bla bla bla. Enough already! Well, the Corian + interior designer love affair seemed to be over for quite a while.... until now! Enter, FTF DESIGN STUDIO in NYC—making clever use of a material that nearly faded into the black hole of designer trends. FTF creates amazing, beautiful, and timeless furniture using pure white (snow) Corian. Shown is the Jane coffee table in which we recently specified for a design project in which the client was nothing short of amazed. Not only is the design seamless and beautiful, but the quality of construction rivals pieces that are 2-3 times as expensive. For just about $5000, this table can be yours! (soon to be offered at puremodern.com)
We’re excited to start working with Offi! The idea of simple and practical design has been lost with many current manufacturers, so any time we get our hands on elegant furniture, we love sharing the brand with our friends, customers, and readers!
Example: The Offi MOMO walnut & stainless bench by Kyoko Inoda and Nils Sveje
(Offi products available at PureModern soon!)
Hoerboard is designed to fit turntables and mixers into a simple yet functional DJ workstation. Input/Output Connections are placed conveniently close to the floor to minimize wires all over the work area; the Hoerboard also conceals your equipment’s wires into the corpus. Most common turntables and mixers will easily integrate into this workbench, but it can also be customized to fit any other equipment you may have. Finishes include a high quality veneer or a hardened lacquered surface in various colors. And..."Don’t worry about beerglass-marks – a hardened lacquer/varnish surface makes sure a good party doesn’t leave any marks – at least not on your board ...” The turntables can also be set in a horizontal or vertical position to give you more surface space when you scratch it up; optional clear notebook clip also available.
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