Category Archives: Design, designers and online finds

3D sketched furniture


This video demonstrates people from design collective Front design in Sweden sketching furniture and reproducing it. No idea how, and it likely involves mind-boggling technology, but I think it is very cool!

 

Bookmarks


These quaint little bookmarks will make sure you know what page you were on in your book.

´The Gardners´ bookmarks


$25 at pigeonhole.com.au

Sit on a London bus


The red London Bus is one of London’s principal icons. In particular the archetypal red rear-entrance double-deck Routemaster type is recognised worldwide. This type of bus is now only used on two heritage and touristic routes, but the vehicle will remain one of London’s most iconic symbols.

These great London bus cushions celebrate the icon and make it part of you home; anywhere in the world.

Selfridges London Bus cushion

Selfdridges & Co sell this one at £97.50. It is also available with the London black taxi and Bobby icons.

ASDA London bus cushion

At ASDA, this one is a bit cheaper at £7. I am having a hard time to find online retailers for this item. If anyone can help me I´d greatly appreciate it.

Debenhams London Bus cushion

At Debenhams, this graphic cushion sells for £20.

We Loves Cushions London Bus cushion

Welovecushions.co.uk sell this in their online shop for £24.99.

Ultraluxe.ca London Bus cushion

Canadian webshop Ultraluxe.ca sell this flowery and patchwork-esque cushion for $34,95

Baby-bedding.com.au London Bus cushion

This one at $16,95 with Australian baby website Baby-Bedding.com.au.

4M London Bus cushion

A very hefty $265 for this photo-printed cushion at 4M.

Not enough London transport for you? Check out some of the books on London design in the Homevoyeurs webshop. For instance London Transport Posters; a Century of Art & Design. For sale at $41,32 and eligible for free shipping.

London Transport Posters By David Bownes and Oliver Green

Miami Vice meets Rococo


London-based design duo Jimmie Martin designed this überkitsch rococo inspired chair.

Flamingo chair by Jimmie Martin

It is part of a collection with chests, chairs, headboards and dining sets all decorated with prints that have very little to do with Rococo but somehow match wonderfully.

Flamingo headboard and dash hund chairs

Jimmie Martin Ltd is an established luxury brand based in London since 2004. Working with private, commercial and high profile clients. Jimmie Martin Provides an eclectic showcase of one-off pieces of furniture combining the decadent and quirky with the nostalgic and urban. All pieces are individually finished off to either the customer’s personal taste, or to the ideas of the founders, Jimmie and Martin.

Design media rave about their designs: “There is a rare consistency of sophisticated pieces combined with a sexy, modern design element.”

In June 2005 Jimmie Martin Ltd won the award for best “New Designer in Practice” at the Design and Decorations Awards 2005. Jimmie Martin was also nominated as a finalist in the furniture design category.

Flamingo chest by Jimmie Martin