Pure Modern Design Blog - Modern Furniture & Lifestyle Ideas

Simple to Use, Snap-Together Floor Tiles Now Available!

2012-01-07T00:04:00Z

New for 2012! We now offer a range of easy-to-use and quick-to-install interlocking floor tiles great for use indoors or out. Installs in minutes and does not require the use of glues, nails, staples or any additional equipment. And when the party’s over, pick them up and move them to your pool or hot tub area! A great floor covering solution for any entertaining space, made from durable Eucalyptus or Acacia Hardwood, Eco-Friendly EternalWood Composite or real Slate and Porcelain options. See our full collection right here!

Happy 2012

2012-01-01T06:33:00Z

Wishing everyone a prosperous and happy 2012! We thank all of our customers for a successful 2011 and look forward to serving you in 2012! Our customers are the best and make this worth doing!

Our 2011 Modern Timepiece Buyer’s Guide

2011-12-02T18:43:00Z

New for the holiday season! We now offer Andy Warhol’s official ”Fifteens” collection of wristwatches (pictured above) as well as the popular New York Rock Watch (seen below in Green and Mona Lisa styles) in additional to the classic Pop series. Click here to view our full, newly-renovated Warhol storefront.

If you’re looking for more of an office or home gift, we have a very cool new selection of Wall Clocks from our friends at BAI Design. Seen below (pictured clockwise, naturally) are the Cyber Lucite Wall Clock, the Twelve and Ten Modernist Wall Clocks, and the Velocity Designer Wall Clock. That is of course, only a sampling of our new offerings. Click here to view our full selection of Modern Wall Clocks.

The Hookless Key Hanger

2011-12-02T00:14:00Z

Spotted this week on an episode of DIY Network’s ”I Want That!” was this sleek hookless magnetic key rack from Umbra. It’s sold in multiple finishes and even doubles as a mail or note holder. Available right now from fine google-able retailers everywhere.

Saving money this holiday season

2011-11-28T09:26:00Z

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The Cabrio Bread Box, plus it’s Frank Gehry Week!

2011-11-23T00:48:00Z

Just featured in Food Network Magazine’s 2011 Gift Guide is Legnoart’s Cabrio Bread Box - it’s made with light birch wood and features a weighted “eco-leather” lid with stainless steel trim. A very sleek addition to any modern kitchen and on sale this week from Pure Modern.

We’re also taking a look at Frank Gehry’s Easy Edges Collection from Vitra, pictured below. Made with corrugated cardboard and natural hardwood, this series was originally designed from 1969-72, but now fully available in official recreations by the Vitra Design Museum of Germany. We have offered the miniature Wiggle Chair for some time now, but now have the full size version for sale as well as the funky Wiggle Stool and the nesting Low Table Set.

Appetime Watches Holiday Gift Guide!

2011-11-19T00:22:00Z

As promised previously, we’re happy to offer the full range of fun loving, Japanese-made Appetime wristwatches for Men and Women! Pictured above, the Kokage line of wristwatches, each available in fetching color combinations and inspired by the shade of a tree, designed featuring nature and scenery from a bird’s-eye view.

Seen above is the popular “Pips Fruits” collection, that each give a taste of their real life influences: Kiwi, Watermelons, Banana and more. Pictured below is a combination of the classic Remix style, as well as the “Sweets” range inspired by cakes and goodies displayed in a bakery showcase. See our full collection right here!

Retro Pantone Bags Now Available!

2011-11-18T01:09:00Z

We’re excited to finally make available a great selection of retro Pantone Totes, Messenger Bags, Bike Shoulder Bags and more! All officially branded with Pantone shades, they’re the perfect accessory to suit your ever changing mood. With multiples color shades and bag styles to suit any lifestyle, you’re sure to find something for yourself or for use as a stylish gift this holiday. See our full collection of Pantone Universe items right here!

The Amazing Papercraft of Tuna Paper

2011-11-16T15:00:00Z

Some of the coolest papercraft you will ever see belongs to the fine folks at the Tuna Paper Design Studio. Seen above is their fun Page by Page Lamp, a “sensuous poster” with pages that can be flipped to change the feel of its soft glow. Pictured below is their cute 3D Pop-Up Card and Twinkling Pot, each eco-friendly and designed to show nothing less than the “infinite possibilities of papers to people.”

Violight’s Cool Travel Toothbrushes and Sanitizers

2011-11-16T11:34:00Z

It’s probably not the most exciting gift to give, but trust me the recipient will thank you for it in due time. Violight‘s unique Toothbrush Sanitizers use a germicidal UV bulb to eliminate 99.9% of all germs, the same technology used in hospitals. The entire process takes minutes and the bulb shuts off automatically when done. Although brushing your teeth may never be fun, maybe now sanitizing it can be something you look forward to each night. (Ok probably not, but anything that encourages dental care I’m all for..)

PureModern’s Hastily Made Gift Guide (Part I)

2011-11-15T21:29:00Z

Now that we’re in just about in the full swing of the holiday season, you can keep an eye right here for all kinds of great gift ideas for your friends and family (and yourself!) as we update through to New Years and beyond.

First up, for the wine enthusiast in your life, a couple of crazy contraptions for their next holiday party. The ”Corkcicle” Wine Chiller (pictured left) is a freezable cork/icicle that allows you to keep wine chilled without the need for a messy wine bucket… Hey, that’s not bad!

Also below is Decantus‘ Wine Aerator, an striking wine filter that is sold in a few, let’s say interesting forms. They’re each great conversation starters, so if dinner starts to go poorly, just keep asking ”Did you see the Corkcicle?”

While maybe not the most elegantly named products of all time, Vic Firth’s ”Pump and Grind” Salt and Pepper Shakers are actually amazing products in that they can provide fresh ground condiment with the simple press of a button.

And finally for the steely bartender in your life, a couple of hardened drink accessories that may or may not improve a beverage. Pictured below left are the Sea Stones Solid Granite Swizzle Sticks. Now while these don’t appear to replace ice, they are claimed to “extend the chill and minimize dilution.” Also, it’s like putting a rock in your drink. Pictured to the right would be Franmara’s Steel-Ice Cubes: stainless steel cubes that contain a non-toxic gel that can be frozen and used in drinks. Suddenly, all of my beverages are looking quite pedestrian.

2 in 1 Apple Charger, If You Need That

2011-11-01T16:05:00Z

If you find that charging your phone or tablet via USB takes too long, or you are just tired of packing that second device charger, Twelve South’s new PlugBug condenses these into one single unit. It’s a brilliant idea, and if integrated into the standard Mac chargers would surely be regarded as such. However, paying $35 for the privilege? You will have to decide if that’s in your charging budget.

via Twelve South.

A Brief Glimpse Into Your TV’s Future

2011-10-27T23:30:00Z

An Apple branded television set has been a long-standing tech rumor, but the NY Times today sheds light on what could be the new interface for a television that would already include - in theory - full App Store and iTunes integration. That is to say, no interface at all.

It seems so obvious now, but the brilliance of the iPhone 4S’ voice recognition software “Siri” would make for the ultimate in hands-off entertainment. The Times blog even pulls an ominous quote from the recent Steve Jobs biography where he stated that Apple’s eventual television will include “the simplest user interface you could imagine.” Now I’m eagerly awaiting the day I can sit back and tell my television to “Play Nyan Cat on a loop.”

via NYTimes blog.

NEW! Appetime Sweets Chronograph Watch Colors

2011-10-26T00:02:00Z

Speaking of interesting timepieces, we’re in the process of adding a great new selection of color options and styles from Appetime and more. Pictured below are the Strawberry Tart, Lemon Pie, and Lavender color styles. Click here to see our full selection of Appetime watches, and keep it here all week as we show off more cool new additions!

Stunning Simplicity from Bobby Jones

2011-10-24T23:14:00Z

Seen below is the amazing movement of Bobby Jones’ awesome “Dawn West Dusk East” watch. It’s not available anymore though, and I had to find it on their site under “Old Watches,” total bummer! Enjoy the video and sign up to be notified if it ever comes back right here.

dawn west dusk east (time lapse) from Mr Jones on Vimeo.