What do Microsoft, Facebook, Herman Miller, and The Conran Shop have in common? They’re all clients of Dare Studio, a little British design firm that produces contemporary furniture and lighting products for luxury domestic interiors and commercial clients. “All of our pieces are hand-made to order with an acute attention to detail,” the company’s […]Read Post ›
Even the most hardcore design snob will tell you that the barcalounger, that very American leveler, is as comforting (and comfortable) as a warm blanket on a cold night. That still does not negate the fact that the chair is one of the ugliest pieces of furniture in the canons of design, and no hipster would […]Read Post ›
When it comes to furniture design, you either lean Italian or you lean Danish (or you possibly lean American Shaker or mid-century modern; who knows?). While I usually love all things Italian (down to those wicked cool Piaggio scooters), I prefer products from names such as Arne Vodder, Jens Risom, Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, et al. […]Read Post ›
Marc Gaudin founded The Joinery over 30 years ago to focus on restoration work, but his business, as he puts it, “quickly blossomed into designing and building furniture.” Today, the Portland, Ore.-based company does custom kitchens and built-ins, custom furniture, and sells stock items for the bedroom, dining room, and office. The company has been busy. It has […]Read Post ›
Let’s say I had an extra eight grand burning a hole in my pocket and I was in the market for a nice desk for my home office, I would seriously consider the ad6 desk by the Brooklyn, N.Y.-based high-end furniture outfit Atlas Industries Corp. This desk is serious, and it tells the world that serious work […]Read Post ›
If you’re lucky enough to be part of the 1 percent or even the 20 percent, then you may have been given a decorating allowance for your corner office. Or maybe you just landed the dream job and you want to celebrate by upgrading your home office and ditching the IKEA work station for something lithe and […]Read Post ›
Last week, I wrote about my friends who removed their old Douglas fir interior doors and replaced them with fake wood, hollow-core numbers instead. This was an ill-advised move for a couple of reasons: The old doors had tons of character, but it was a waste because the old slabs also ended up in a […]Read Post ›
Full disclosure: we love Italian design. Cliché, yes, but there you have it. One Italian company that we love is Poliform—the super high-end maker of slick kitchen cabinets, way cool closet systems, beds, and other modern furniture such as this Axia sideboard. Designed by Paolo Piva, the piece has a painted metal base and leaf doors with […]Read Post ›
Teak is one of the most desirable wood species in the construction industry. A favorite among boat builders and furniture makers, teak contains natural oils that resist moisture, cracking, and warping. Plus, it’s unbelievably gorgeous! The problem, however, is that teak is a tropical hardwood that is being harvested into oblivion. Wimberley, Texas-based Proteak says its […]Read Post ›
These days, achieving a spa-like bath is all the rage for some reason. Perhaps it’s something about lying around in a robe in a soothing atmosphere while uniformed staff bring you water with a wedge of lemon–at least we think so. Either way, the Essence bath furniture collection by Xylem can help you achieve that atmosphere at home. […]Read Post ›
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