A Product Blog for Architecture + Design
by on May 11, '08 No Comments
“You said you paid $55 dollars for this piece at an estate sale? Well, if this item were to come on the auction market today, I would say it would fetch somewhere in excess of … “ more…
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by on May 11, '08 No Comments
Standard 41 may be “six generations and two years old,” however there is nothing archaic about their creations. Its quite clear that this family run company sees their own design heritage as something to be embraced and not thrown away for more “hip” trends. more…
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by on May 10, '08 No Comments
Robert Martin Designs’ Office Desk, which you will find under “Office” as “Desk” on their website, may seem simple, but it’s more complex than its name might suggest. more…
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by on May 10, '08 1 Comment
It’s great to see that eco-friendly designs are popping up all over the place at BKLYN DESIGNS—Uhuru’s reclaimed timber and found objects and iglooplay’s sustained yield forestry hardwood veneers are just two examples. more…
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by on May 09, '08 No Comments
If you are in the market for a new personalized furniture option, or if you just want something new and different; you’ve got to see the Corbel. It is a lounge style chair which can best be described as sleek and sophisticated. more…
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by on May 09, '08 1 Comment
When it comes to modern contemporary furniture for children, no one does it better than Argington. Run by Brooklyn-based design couple Jenny Argie and Andrew Thornton, the duo will showcase their work at BKLYN DESIGNS and we suggest you have a look. more…
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by on May 09, '08 No Comments
If you wish to pay homage to a local boy who made it big, have a look at the work of Queens’ native Jonah Zuckerman of City Joinery this weekend at BKLYN DESIGNS (May 9-11). more…
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by on May 08, '08 3 Comments
Eric Johnston immediately captured my attention with his website’s homepage, featuring a photograph of him with his dog, a Dane/Hound mix with the moniker of Milo, whose coat is surely worthy of replication as art—which isn’t far off Johnston’s regular source of inspiration: pattern. more…
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by on May 08, '08 4 Comments
“Deliberate Luxury” is the philosophy behind the incomparable collections of Aviva Stanoff. Her handmade textiles and home decor goods have won the loyalty of such big industry names as Dior Couture and Barney’s. more…
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by on May 07, '08 3 Comments
Hurrah for Brooklyn! Hurrah for the future! Hurrah for the re-used, the re-claimed, the re-purposed! Help, I feel Walt Whitman welling up within. Best to change course before I wax sentimental. Whoops, too late. more…
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