Sophisticated glossy colors and the rusticity of real tree bark create a compelling “town & country” conversation in these handmade Log Bowls from Loyal Loot, an Edmonton, Alberta design collective. Designed by Doha Chebib, the bowls are one of a kind and created from a variety of species of salvaged trees. (I’m experiencing some serious objet envy, as well.)
This clever table/conceptual art piece is composed of concrete pixels. Everytime a table is made, a pixel is removed from the design of the next table.
Following this rule, the table becomes more intricate, interesting, and ultimately unworkable.
I just love this little table lamp named Emil from Berlin design studio Muskat18. If I didn’t know better, I might think it was an early 20th century design. I like the simple, hand made quality of the forms and the natural shellac finish. That the shade is repositionable is a fun touch. You can see more of Muskat18’s work here.
Upper South Studio has introduced The Priory Project, a new collection of luxury silks evolved from 17th century sources. The Priory Project is the company’s first residential fabric collection and features sumptuous silks crafted by hand. The silks invoke antiquarian patinas, ecclesiastical motifs, the bubbles and fissures of Venetian glass, and the cracks and blisters of Sung dynasty ceramic glazes.
“The Priory Project started as an explo...Read More
Atlanta Sneak Peek: Made of fired clay, the Half Moon plate from Montes Doggett expresses minimalism through clean, elegant lines. Showroom: Gift Mart 823
Karen Reiter, formerly of Bliss Studio and Dransfield & Ross, has launched Tourmaline Home. A collection of exquisitely adorned and embellished pillows, the modern, edgy offerings showcase style done with a semiprecious sensibility.
The initial collection comprises 200 skus, each merchandised into a lush color story that flows from sophisticated grays and earth tones to Indian-inspired hot pinks and oranges.
After picking the pillow colors, Reiter laye...Read More
Atlanta Sneak Peek: Exuding hints of Asian style, the Ming Mini lamp basks in a classic jade green glaze from Port 68. Showroom: Merchandise Mart 14-E-5
Atlanta Sneak Peek: Safavieh debuts 10 designs in the hand-tufted Soho Collection, including an abstract stripe motif constructed in New Zealand wool accented with viscose for luster. Showroom: Merchandise Mart 5-A-2
Atlanta Sneak Peek: A neutral raffia shade tops the Woven Jar lamp from Palecek. Abaca is twisted over wire to form the body, which rests on an acacia wood base. A black round banana wood finial completes the look. Showroom: Merchandise Mart 11-F-11
Atlanta Sneak Peek: Boxwood topiaries bring a touch of the outdoors in from New Growth Designs, showcasing handmade terra cotta pots. Showroom: Merchandise Mart 14-E-17
