October, 2007


31
Oct 07

Modern Mailboxes from DWR

2 new mailboxes from DWR.

The cylindrical Cadrona Mailbox is divided into two compartments: The top half is an easy-access dock for newspapers while the bottom compartment keeps letters and small packages hidden and protected. The lower compartment is accessed by lifting the top. The red powder coating applied over its galvanized steel body helps ensure complete rust protection from the elements, but we also like how it serves as a marker for a residence. This mailbox holds A4-size mail and small parcels. — from DWR

Price $380

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Designer
Frank Samuels
Designer Frank Samuels created his Premier Mailbox (2006) in response to customer requests for modern, yet functional, mailboxes. Drawing on his experience in the New Zealand architecture and landscaping scene, Samuels created a mailbox that’s simple and understated, but also smartly made. Ready to stand up to anything Mother Nature (and the postman) can deliver, the durable and weatherproof design is crafted of stainless steel and cedar plywood that’s protected with three coats UV-protective sealer. The front slot accepts up to A4-size mail. Small parcels can be delivered by lifting the back panel, which is also how mail is retrieved. Secured with a non-locking quick latch. Support post not included.– from DWR

Price $380

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23
Oct 07

Cream and Sugar With Your Helvetica?

For all the font nerds.

Anyone who has spent lots of time trying to get a research paper to fit within the parameters required by this or that instructor has fudged margins and fonts to achieve a barely passing grade. So you go to the fonts menu and try the various styles available. That’s how I first came to know of Helvetica, during one of those all-nighters trying to finish a paper. It’s appropriate that this homage to the classic font takes the shape of a coffee mug. I spent many over-caffeinated nights with bleary eyes looking at the sans serif characters. — from Veer

Price $18
via Product Dose

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23
Oct 07

Modern Planter

Cool square planter.

Floating planter 15″ x 36″ or 15″ x 48″. Stainless steel base and powder coated metal. Planter available in White, Aqua, Black, Orange, Yellow and mustard green. — from PS Mod Home

Price $650-$750
via Blue Ant Studio

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10
Oct 07

Sofa Transformer

Take that Decepticons.


from Design and Comfort
via I New Idea
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10
Oct 07

Shady Lane

Wood’s almost as popular as birds these days.

NEW! Innovative, stylish and functional, this exclusive line of roller shades cuts down on glare while allowing plenty of natural light to filter through. The materials are intricate and delicate to the eye, yet incredibly strong and durable. — from The Shade Store

Price $245
via Design Milk
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10
Oct 07

Change Up

For when you have the chicks over and you don’t want them to know you got a kid, ya know?


NettoCollection – Loft Changer. Easy-access storage. Concealed drawer hides changing essentials. Removable changing table partitions create a tray-topped cabinet. Cherry stained ash and white lacquer. Felt Basket and Changing Pad sold separately. NettoCollection sees the health of our children as inseparable from the health of our planet and cares deeply about both. NettoCollection uses only sustainably harvested wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. All their composite materials meet the stringent European “E1” toxicity standards. Netto’s finishes are nontoxic and non-VOC emitting. — from 2Modern

Price $1650
via Design Crack
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5
Oct 07

Thinking About Small People On Your Plates

When you break it, I wonder if the real person dies in real life? I bet not.


A real talking point around the dinner table. Each plate has an anonymous figure in silhouette. Underneath, there are details of when and where that figure was photographed. The eater is encouraged to stop for a moment, and contemplate the hidden world emerging on his or her plate. — from freshwest design.

via TORC
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