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Short and tall seating.

Jan 12, 2010

stools, the short and the tall.

above: Name of object: wiggle stool — $525 USD
Designer: frank gehry
Producer: vitra
Where to get it: vitra

above: Name of object: kaktus stool — $320 USD
Designer: enrico bressan
Producer: artecnica
Where to get it: memomodern

above: Name of object: stool 60 — $295 USD
Designer: alvar aalto
Producer: artek
Where to get it: hivemodern

above: Name of object: lc8 — $1,100 USD
Designer: le corbusier, pierre jeanneret and charlotte perriand
Producer: cassina
Where to get it: steelform

above: Name of object: offcut stool — $215 USD
Designer: tom dixon
Producer: tom dixon
Where to get it: dailytonic

above: Name of object: axel two-tone stool — $129 USD
Designer: cb2
Producer: cb2
Where to get it: cb2

above: Name of object: eames walnut stool — $849 USD
Designer: charles and ray eames
Producer: herman miller
Where to get it: design within reach

above: Name of object: curved rattan counter stool — $1,300 USD
Designer: mcguire
Producer: mcguire
Where to get it: mcguire furniture

above: Name of object: birillo bar stool — $2,945 USD
Designer: joe colombo
Producer: zanotta
Where to get it: forum diffusion classiques

above: Name of object: meridiana — $740 USD
Designer: christophe pillet
Producer: driade
Where to get it: ambientedirect

above: Name of object: alto stool — $565 USD
Designer: michael merriott
Producer: established & sons
Where to get it: stardust

above: Name of object: stitch stool — $1,540 USD
Designer: adam goodrum
Producer: cappellini
Where to get it: architonic

above: Name of object: coal shovel stool — $800 USD
Designer: thos. moser
Producer: thos. moser
Where to get it: thosmoser

above: Name of object: stool one — $429 USD
Designer: konstantin grcic
Producer: magis
Where to get it: the chair factory

above: Name of object: a_stool — $___ USD
Designer: jonathan nesci
Producer: hale industrial design
Where to get it: hale industrial design
via swissmiss

above: Name of object: jack stool — $___ USD
Designer: jonathan nesci
Producer: hale industrial design
Where to get it: hale industrial design

Coffee makers.

Sep 18, 2009

A nice collection of coffee makers.

above: imo coffee maker
The IMO Coffee Maker has got to be the most compact coffee maker ever designed. If not for the little coffee cup icon on it we never would have guessed what this thing was. It looks more like a robotic arm you’d except to see in a space station than a coffee maker you’d expect to see in the kitchen.

above: brunopasso PD-1 espresso machine
The Ferrari of coffee machines, the Brunopasso PD-1 Espresso Machine has a sports car facade with smooth curves and a shiny paint job. With an $850 price tag you may very well be spending more than you did on your first car. We’re not just going out on a limb with this car comparison—it was designed to look and feel like a car with an RPM gauge on the front. Currently the Brunopasso is only available in Japan. $850

above: graphite santos electric vacuum coffee maker
Look we’re not exactly sure what kind of magic Bodum had to work to make a coffee maker that completely eliminates filters from the equation, but we do know that it makes a great cup of coffee. This coffee maker keeps the entire brewing process completely contained which keeps the aroma in and the temperature consistent. The Graphite Blue Santos Electric Vacuum Coffee Maker is available in clear or a cool translucent blue. $300

above: cocoon coffee maker
Designer Jan König went a long way to ensure that your coffee will be heated perfectly even and stay warm longer. The dual sphere design not only looks really cool but serves to distribute heat perfectly as your coffee brews. When it’s done the outer bowl acts as an insulator for delicious coffee center.

above: kahva coffee maker
You’ll think you’ve just seen some form of sorcery when you see how the Kahva Coffee Maker works. You fill it with water, bring it to a boil and then the water seems to magically flow upward where it mixes with the coffee grounds in the top. Turn off the heat and watch the brewed coffee pour back into the bottom.

above: nespresso essenza coffee maker
The Nesspresso Essenza D90 looks sharp in a modern kitchen with smooth lines and curves that rival the aesthetics of iPods. Not just an attractive coffee maker, but a clever one, the Nesspresso uses a unique capsule system that ensures the perfect cup of espresso every time. They produce premium blends with various strengths and flavors such as the Ristretto standard Italian espresso and the Finezzo which is a light fruity blend. The Nespresso Essenza D90 is available in silver, fuscia and blue. $199

above: roaster grinder brewer
This coffee maker looks more like a chemistry set than a coffee maker. The Roaster Grinder Brewer gives you a much more intimate position in the entire coffee making process. You start with 50 raw coffee beans and roast them yourself to a roast you enjoy. Then you cool the beans, grind them and heat the water to a boil. Add the beans, brew for 4 minutes and enjoy! The whole process takes less than 30 minutes and lets you acheive the absolute perfect pot of coffee just the way you like it.

above: wmf1 single serve coffee maker
The WMF1 Single Serve Coffee Maker couldn’t be any more simple in terms of design or functionality. It features a mug shaped hole outlined in a bright color of your choice and comes with a mug that fits perfectly right inside. Above that it has a single button that you press whenever you want a fresh cup of coffee. Once you press the button you’re only 30 seconds away from enjoying a cup.

above: cafesolo coffee maker
Calling the CafeSolo a coffee maker is a bit of a stretch since it’s basically just a Danish carafe dressed in a snazzy jacket to keep it warm, but it’s really about the brewing process. No filters, no steam, just boiling water poured into freshly ground coffee beans. The filter funnel makes sure that there are no coarse particles of grounds as you enjoy your super fresh coffee.

above: miele coffee maker
If you could go for a cup of coffee any time day or night then you should consider the convenience of a built-in coffee maker. Don’t worry about filling a reservoir and cleaning out a pot every day. The Miele Built-in Coffee Maker is probably our favorite with a storage drawer that can hold your grounds and mugs so you don’t ever have to go far for a fresh cup of coffee. It also has a cappuccinatore jug for frothing milk that pours right into your cup.

above: keurig coffee maker
Single Coffee Makers used to sound like a waste of time… who just wants one cup? Don’t you have to wait forever for it to brew and then clean it? That couldn’t be further from the truth with the Keurig Single Cup Coffee Maker. It first drew us in with its sleek design and fancy glowing blue water reservoir, but it really got our attention with K-Cups. K-cups contain the perfect amount of coffee that you just drop in your Keurig when you want a cup of your favorite gourmet brew. $130

above: coffee hourglass
You may not realize that coffee doesn’t have to taste so bitter or acidic, but most people don’t bother to brew coffee the right way. The Hourglass Coffee Maker makes it easier to get the rich flavor from the beans that’s usually lost when they’re heated. The cool thing about the hourglass is that it doesn’t require any electricity—just combine ground beans with water and let them infuse for 12 to 24 hours. After that just turn it over and drain 16 oz of extract through the filter and combine it with hot water. $80

via: incredible things

Must-have sunglasses this summer.

Jun 3, 2009

Sunglasses: Styles we have loved:
The classics of course. Colored Wayfarers (2008), Black Wayfarers (2007), Shutter Shades (2007), Bug Eyes (2005), Aviators (2004).
above: clubmaster wayfarer sunglasses.

[via the guardian]

Ikea ps 2009. Milan.

May 12, 2009

Milan 09: Swedish furniture brand IKEA showed in Milan for the first time this year, presenting their PS Collection.
above: IKEA PS BRYGGA by Marcus Arvonen

above: IKEA PS PENDEL by Carl Hagerling

above: IKEA PS HÄLLAR by Maria Vinka

above: IKEA PS STOCK by Olga Popyrina

above: IKEA PS SPIKA by Maria Vinka and Jon Karlsson
DA discovers the collection which has made a big hit in Milan. {LINK] [LINK]

Nuance chairs.

Apr 23, 2009

Milan 2009: Casmania and designer Luca Nichetto collaborate.
Nuance is a new concept of the padded seat, in two sizes: one for use around a table and a “lounger” that’s lower and larger with an ottoman combination. Nuance combines a strong visual and ergonomic concept of “hand made” which gives added value to the object while the focus is on reducing waste.

Milan 2009.

Apr 21, 2009

A gaggle of design events!
Alongside the Salone Internazionale del Mobile, the International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition this year will be Euroluce, the eagerly-awaited International Lighting Exhibition to name a few. An unmissable appointment from 22 to 27 April 2009.

11 e-Bikes.

Mar 26, 2009

e-Bikes ( electric ) saw biggest increase in bike sales in 2008. Fixed-gear would have been my guess.

above: bike and story seen in ID magazine march / april 2009
#1 Yamaha PAS City-C/Plusminuszero $2,194 / PAS City-C $1,131
FRAME: STEEL / GEARS: 3 / MOTOR: 240 WATTS / RANGE: 40 MILES / WEIGHT: 44.7LB

#2 Bridgestone RealStream $1,366
FRAME: ALUMINUM / GEARS: 8 / MOTOR: 240 WATTS / RANGE: 38 MILES / WEIGHT: 49LB

#3 Kalkhoff Pro Connect S $3,038
FRAME: DOUBLE BUTTED 7005 ALUMINUM / GEARS: 27 / MOTOR: 250 WATTS / RANGE: 50 MILES / WEIGHT: 55LB

vBridgestone Angelino Assista $1,312
FRAME: ALUMINUM / GEARS: 3 / MOTOR: 240 WATTS / RANGE: 37 MILES / WEIGHT: 66.5LB

#5 Panasonic Lithium ViVi RX-10S $1,642
FRAME: STEEL / GEARS: 1 / MOTOR: 250 WATTS / RANGE: 112 MILES / WEIGHT: 56LB

#6 Panasonic Titanium Flat Road EB $6,405
FRAME: TITANIUM / GEARS: 9 / MOTOR: 250 WATTS / RANGE: 94 MILES / WEIGHT: 34LB

#7 Giant Twist Freedom DX $2,100
FRAME: 6061 ALUMINUM / GEARS: 7 / MOTOR: 250 WATTS / RANGE: 75 MILES / WEIGHT: 61LB

#8 E-Solex Version 2.0 $2,111
FRAME: STEEL / GEARS: 1 / MOTOR: 400 WATTS / RANGE: 25 MILES / WEIGHT: 99LB

vPi Mobility From $5,500
FRAME: 6061 T6 ALUMINUM / GEARS: 8 / MOTOR: 750 WATTS / RANGE: 50 MILES / WEIGHT: 50LB

#10 Ultra Motor A2B $2,699
FRAME: 6061-GRADE ALUMINUM / GEARS: 7 / MOTOR: 500 WATTS / RANGE: 40 MILES / WEIGHT: 73LB

#11 Schwinn Tailwind $2,999
FRAME: 6000 SERIES ALUMINUM / GEARS: 8 / MOTOR: 250 WATTS / RANGE: 25 MILES
e-Bikes are big with the elderly, eco-friendly, and commuters who disdain sweat. Favored by the elderly may explain the design of the majority of these bikes. Favored by “everyone” else we assume is bike #9. Maybe it’s because the bike was designed by a designer, Marcus Hays, to please himself. You get what you pay for with this group. Light weight, power, styling adds to the bottom line cost.

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Fiskar Karma. Ready to go plug-ins.

Mar 2, 2009

While we wait for “plug-in” Volt and Prius to arrive in 2010 there are two exotic automakers ready to go. Tesla ( $128,000 USD two-seater ) and Karma ( $87,900 USD ) Let’s look at Karma.

above: The Karma S — for Sunset — concept that debuted at the Detroit auto show shares its gas-electric drivetrain with the Karma sedan but wraps it in an even sleeker two-door body that could see production within two years.

above: A rooftop solar panel on the sedan comprised of 80 cells divided into four zones. Output is 130 watts, and it helps charge the battery and, when the car is parked, keep the interior cool.

“The Karma’s material philosophy balances sensuality and accountability,” Fisker says. “We have gone to great lengths to use only environmentally conscious, classic automotive materials that support a commitment to our eco initiatives.”

Under the skin, the 4-door and 2-door cars use the same gas-electric drivetrain, which Fisker calls Q-Drive, developed with help from Quantum Technologies. The Karma will work much like the Chevrolet Volt, delivering 50 miles of all-electric range before the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine kicks in to drive a generator that will recharge the 22.6-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery and provide juice to keep the car moving. A rooftop solar panel on the sedan comprised of 80 cells divided into four zones. Output is 130 watts, and it helps charge the battery and, when the car is parked, keep the interior cool. Toyota’s got something similar on the 2010 Prius it unveiled a few hours before the Karma S broke cover.

Beneath the car’s aluminum-and-composite body lies an aluminum spaceframe chassis that cradles two electric motors that together produce 300 kW (408 horsepower) and a stunning 959 foot-pounds of torque. Fisker claims the sedan, which weighs 4,650 pounds, will do zero to 60 in 5.8 seconds. Top speed is limited to 125 mph.

Although the Karma’s electric drivetrain is a proprietary system designed in conjunction with Quantum Technologies, the engine, air-conditioning system, steering column and other “bits and baubles” were pulled from the GM parts bin, says Fisker spokesman Russell Datz.

Fisker may be getting help from GM, but, like Tesla Motors, he’s bringing a new business model to the auto industry.

His company isn’t financed by stockholders or government loans, but by venture capitalists, including the powerhouse firm of Kleiner, Perkins Caufield & Byers. It is outsourcing much of the work to top-tier suppliers like Edag Engineering and Magna Intier, and the cars will be assembled by Valmet, the Finnish firm that builds cars for Porsche. Fisker Automotive bought a big share of Advanced Lithium Power, so it’s got a battery supplier lined up.

Still, Fisker still has to get its car certified by the feds — an arduous task that some industry insiders doubt it will complete before the end of the year, particularly since we haven’t seen running cars. It also has to establish a dealer network, but Fisker says 40 dealers will be up-and-running by year’s end. Some seasoned industry watchers say Fisker undoubtedly will get his cars built, but they aren’t betting he’ll do it by the end of the year.

The convertible added just 15 percent to the cost of building the sedan, which carries a retail price starting at $87,900. Another $18,599 gets you the “Eco-Chic” model, which has an interior free of all animal products, with woodwork made from submerged logs (no clearcutting required).

Fisker says he’s received orders for 1,300 vehicles, and he tells The New York Times his company would turn a profit if it sold 4,000 cars annually. The goal, he says, is to sell 15,000 worldwide each year.

Specification:
All electric with range extender (Q-Drive)
Dual mode option: power mode and stealth mode
0-60: under 6 seconds
Top speed: 125 mph
4-door
22 inch wheels

Producer: Karma by Fiskar

Caparo T1. Street racer.

Feb 16, 2009

The Caparo T1 was in the press back in 2006. But now it is now production ready.

It’s as close as you’ll ever get to a genuine race car for the road. It’s been designed by a bunch of former McLaren Formula One engineers, and concedes only as much to practicality as is strictly necessary to make it street legal…maybe. Unveiled at the London Salon Privé at the prestigious Hurlingham Club, where final details on pricing, availability and a new sales and service network are expected to be announced shortly. Or go directly to the Caparo website.

Producer: Caparo

Shimano electric shifter.

Jan 21, 2009

Shimano, a company that’s been at the forefront of the cycling-component industry for decades, has got a new product. It’s an electronic shifting system that forgoes mechanical cable for electronic impulses and servomotors. (more…)