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Live Small? Live Smart!
Design Information, Staff Picks | Published on May 4, 2010My recent visit to Japan has reminded me of how our ideas of living are constantly changing and that we often need to find smarter and more efficient ways of planning our homes.
In this post I will highlight a few tips on how the right furniture choices can maximize a living space. Check back in the following weeks for a few more posts on the topic.
Simplified Living Room Seating
The ultra minimal SLEEPER Sofa by Bensen offers the maximum seating area by removing arms while retaining a high level of comfort. The simple mechanism allows the sofa to turn instantly into a daybed for a quick nap or to accommodate sudden guests. The lack of a large internal bed system keeps the sofa light on its feet.
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B&B Italia Outdoor
In Store, Staff Picks | Published on May 1, 2010As the weather starts to warm and summer draws nearer, we all start to spend more time outdoors. This includes barbeques with friends and family or just plain relaxing alone on our balconies, decks and patios.
B&B Italia has some of the most beautifully designed and exquisitely built outdoor furniture to make you feel like you’re at a top class resort while being at home.
Springtime Collection
If you’re into warm minimal design and spectacular craftsmanship than this is for you. Designed by Jean- Marie Massaud the line has soft organic tables made from Crystal Plant mixed with dramatic day beds and chaises and sofas. The frames are made from aluminum and are powder coated in a weather proof polyester for years of durability, there is even a weather proof Mahogany table top.
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Newly designed site www.flexform.it
Staff Picks | Published on April 28, 2010
www.flexform.itFlexform has done a much needed update to their website and has incorporated some interesting new features. Their product line has always been one of our best sellers and we have always relied on their complete and informative catalogues to communicate this to our clients.
Along with an entirely new graphical layout, a strong distinction has been made between the brands Standard and MOOD collections.
The traditional navigation is fluid and simple to use, with an emphasis on the lines beautiful product photography.
Unfortunately they seemed to have forgotten to add all the technical specifications.
What really caught my eye on this new site is the new ‘Experience Navigation‘ system that they have developed.
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Junior Design Addicts
Design Information, Staff Picks | Published on April 26, 2010
At Inform we believe that design appreciation can start at any age. Many of our clients have been coming to our store for years and years, with this we’ve experienced their changes in style and taste as well as the changes in their family structure with the addition of some amazing children!
Above Verner Panton’s classic chair has be introduced in a children’s size. Durable, stackable, and colourful.
Not all products suitable for children are designed for their use. The CORK stools by Jasper Morrison and VITRA are a great small table for kids and with no hard sharp corners it’s safe too.
Vitra Corks on www.informshop.comCollectors of Alexander Girards dolls can start their kids off with a single piece of their choice.
View and order each family member.
Knoll has started producing their iconic mid-century pieces in scaled down forms. Now people of all ages can enjoy the comfort of Eero Saarinen’s Womb Chair (suggested use shown above).
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When looking at design products for children it is hard to overlook the magnificent pieces by Charles and Ray Eames.
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The NAVY 111 Chair by Emeco & Coca-Cola
Design Information, Staff Picks | Published on April 12, 2010A collaboration between two legendary companies and their dedication to the environment, The new NAVY 111 Chair is the latest production by Pennsylvania based Emeco in cooperation with Coca-Cola (yes THE Coca-Cola).
Scheduled to be released during this years Milan Salone de Mobile, the chair consists of approximately 111 post consumer Coca-Cola bottles (hence the name). This makes up about 60% of the chairs volume while the remaining 40% is a secret formula developed by chemical company BASF.
Pre-order your own EMECO NAVY 111 CHAIRS at www.informshop.com*
*(availability and lead times to be determined)
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Book: The Genius of Design by Penny Starke
In Store, Staff Picks | Published on April 7, 2010This book takes a unique, original and engrossing approach to design. Whether or not we are consciously interested in it, design is omnipresent; it affects and influences us all in every aspect of our lives.
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Shawn Place Works
Brand Focus, Design Information, In Store, Inform News, Staff Picks | Published on March 24, 2010Early last year Shawn Place came to us with a prototype of his rocking chair. With a several more of these prototypes (one currently at my family home) he came to the beautifully proportioned SP210 rocking chair.
The frame is made of rift cut white oak with a soap finish. The seat and back are hand caned by Shawn in his Prince George workshop.
A great piece of Canadian design and craftsmanship. Try it out in store today.
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New from MARUNI WOOD
Design Information, Staff Picks | Published on March 17, 2010Recently introduced to the Hiroshima family of furniture by Maruni Wood of Japan is the new side chair.
Like many of Naoto Fukasawa’s designs the chair is simple, elegant, and honest. The amazing craftsmanship of the wood workers of Maruni define every subtle curve of the chair
Seat pad available in select colors.
View Maruni at www.informshop.com
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Accessories by Isaac Reina
In Store, Staff Picks | Published on March 15, 2010Isaac Reina started a fashion line under his name in 2006 and opened his first shop in Paris the same year. Previously working with Hermès, he is the currently an accessories designer for Maison Martin Margiela.
Attention to detail is evident when you look at the quality of his minimal and timeless collections. There’s not a single part of his design that is excessive. This makes his line so unpretentious and something that can be used for the rest of our lives. For many of us who believe in craftsmanship, you can truly find the appreciation through the quality of his work.
Post by Lizzy
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Cutlery | Arne Jacobsen for Georg Jensen
Staff Picks | Published on March 6, 2010Arne Jacobsen was one of the leading Scandinavian architects and industrial designers of the 20th century. His 1957 introduction of a line of cutlery for Georg Jensen was definitely a highlighted moment in his impressive career. What strikes me most about his cutlery was how revolutionary it was. With extremely simple and bold lines, it was unlike anything that existed before. Previous styles of cutlery for Georg Jensen were nothing like those created by Jacobsen.
-Noah
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