above > rotary tray by vitra
photo by miro zagnoli
the top tray has a diameter of 6 5/8″ / 170mm, the bottom tray 11 7/” / 300mm, and the height is 4 3/4″ 120mm. top tier rotates. material > asa plastic
designed by jasper morrison for vitra / 2014 $47 usd // £38 [ shop ]
with its elastic movement and shifting form, urchin softlight invites playful interaction. using flexible honeycomb geometry, the textile shade expands and morphs into myriad shapes as you manipulate it with your hands. its curious motion is akin to that of a sea creature, giving the luminary its unique name.
made from the same white textile material as cloud softlight and textile softwall + softblock, these pieces can be matched to create fluid, sculptural environments.
magnetic connector
rare earth magnets set into the final layer of textile form a hidden seam for the shade to fasten to itself.
design by stephanie forsythe + todd macallen
material >
the shades are made from a textile that possesses the delicate look of japanese washi and transmits light as gentle glow.
a nonwoven polyethylene, the material is tear- and water-resistant, uv-stable and anti-static to repel dust.
technical >
color temp > 2,500k warm light led / 270 lumens
small $ 300.00 usd / medium $ 600.00 usd / large $ 900.00 usd
snake blocks are a classic toy reinvented in wood and elastic. twist and turn the colorful blocks to create endless forms, serpentine shapes and geometric patterns, including a sphere, a swan, a dog and a fish. composed of 24 painted wooden triangles with an elastic band throughout. designed by clara von zweigbergk
12.25 x 0.7 x 0.48″
31.1 x 1.8 x 1.2cm $16.00 usd
above> man ray designed chess set – designed in 1920 using found objects from his studio. most of the pieces are geometric models made for still-life drawing. ~ just in case you are looking for a present for me… the chess set will do ..nicolae
design im dorf – designimdorf was set up in 1993 by stefan spitz, a black forest “meister” turner in the fourth generation. the company draws its strength from more than 100 years of skilled wood-linked craftsmanship.
360 booklet / sweet home – designed by yusuke oonoa charming and idyllic indoor and outdoor landscape appears as one discovers
swings, picket fences, pets, family, gardens, and familiar house tools in this quintessential, sculptural representation of home, sweet home.
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