Sprout Home

Timber stools at Sprout Home. Their website suggests to purchase in multiples, as they are happier together. I agree. I think these would make great accents to an outdoor patio or garden. I might even put a potted plant or gnome on top of one...

Conscious Design

I found this awesome chair by New Zealanders Conscious Design awhile back but still really love the sleek modernism of the frame and the beautiful selection of interchangeable fabrics made by local fashion designers.

Jaren Goh Design

What a beautiful bookcase by Jaren Goh Designs out of Singapore. This "Vintage Shelf" is just one among many splendidly functionally and modern takes on furniture design

Graham and Green

just a little afternoon shopping at Graham and Green...

the ostrich table spectacular!

Thout Design

Canadians of Thout Design concocted the wonderful idea for this Holey Stump. Its sleek, stylish, multi-functional, and stores beer in its holes--if required. Available in aqua, green, and white I can't imagine a chic Canadian cabin in the woods without one.

CinqCinq Designers (5.5)

I've never seen such an eclectic collection of products and styles from the same design firm. CinqCinq or 5.5 designers based out of Paris have an impressive collection of more or less functional items and spacial design. Many items are hand-built, re-built, re-cycled, re-used and just plain resourceful!

Just shopping around

Sleek Erik Jorgensen sofa

I think I love you handmade card at BuyOlympia

Photo Album by Jen Corace at If'n Books

Inhabit Triptic Slats Hanging Panel at Design Public

Joseph Felt Bench by Chris Ferebee of 521 Design

Gamplusfratesi

I'm not quite sure how I feel about these new chairs from Gamplusfratesi but I figured it was worth a post. I definitely like the mid century modern/Hella Jongerius feel to them but I'm having a hard time imagining what kind of environment you'd find a chair like this. Has anyone seen the Antropomorfo chair in action? What are your thoughts?

Reddish

Beautifully hand-crafted and genuinely cross-stitched! Reddish design studio out of Israel keeps us on our toes with a variety of home goods that cross boundaries between modern functionality and country-home kitsch.

Check out their site for an up close shot of the stitching--and don't miss the digital cuckoo clock...

Log Chair via 1stDibs

Fugly

I was browsing 1stdibs for a new sofa when I came across this atrocity. Any opinions on this one? I really don't know what to think here but I figured it was worth a post. Would you put this in your living room?

Twentieth: Art & Design

Cheeky Chair! Have a look at the myriad of goodies over at Twentieth in Los Angeles or via their online store.

I also found this great 18k gold cokespoon there! Gotta love LA!

Somerville Scott & Company

Gorgeous mid-century modern armchair from Londoners Somerville Scott & Company. Any sort of combination that includes emerald green, velvet, and piping makes me go weak in the knees! Too bad I don't have 3000 pounds to spare.

Autoban

Istanbul's Autoban does everything from architecture to interiors to product design with amazing style and grace. The Bergere armchair shown above pays homage to classical french design with a modern Turkish twist.

i heart canada

Boasting artist designed hotel rooms, studios, and exhibition spaces, Toronto's Gladstone Hotel sits on the edge of modernism, comfort and style. With monthly openings and shows ranging from illustration to industrial design to photography, there's always something going on and a reason to book a room at the Gladstone.

Brent Comber

Hailing from Vancouver, B.C. (one of the most beautiful cities in North America), Brent Comber uses sustainable wood and materials to create natural wonder-pieces available through his collection and for customization.

Featured above left is the Adara Communal Table for the Adara Hotel in Whistler and to the right is the Alder Table available in different shapes and sizes.

Predicta TV

Telstar TV manufacturers revived the classic Predicta design. It functions just as any modern TV but with stlye and panache. E-mail them for a price quote on your fully customizable TV set.

Jill Ayers of everyspace

Everyspace design from Brooklyn, NY creates furniture and household items for urban dwelling with natural integration. The "arrange" multi-functional shelf designed by Jill Ayers is made of bamboo, steel, glass, and rubber and can be found here, along with many other wonderful things.

Christine's wieners a winner!

You heard me right. Christine Domanic of Jackrabbit won Etsy's Upcycle Contest with her wiener bench made of re-used, recycled and upcycled goods! Who doesn't want 369 wieners to cuddle up with and have a glass of milk on on a cool february night??

Get more of Christine and other crafters at the Bay Area Makers Faire in San Francisco this May put on by none other than the creators of Make and Craft magazines.