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Mazzeto Blanco ‘fireplace’.

Posted on December 16, 2010 | Leave a comment

This wonderfully designed wall mounted bioalcohol fireplace caught my eye.
It is kitsch and sleek at the same time, making it timeless already.

 

Mazzeto Blanco by Redwitz

 

It’s designed by German design duo Redwitz, headed by Sylvia and Lukas Redwitz. Their own website describes their work as follows:

Sylvia and Lukas Redwitz design objects deeply rooted in the tradition of their craft while using their very own language of form. Their aim is to always seize the essence of an object. The two designers are concerned with the entire process of making: from the concept and design of an object to its production and finishing. Due to this creative process their unique style is developed: minimal and distinct.

Inspired?

The Homevoyeurs.com webshop sells many books about fireplaces. For example this one by Jane Gitlin. Now on sale for $9,98.

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Dutch Design Week Eindhoven

Posted on October 22, 2010 | Leave a comment

From October 23 through October 31 2010, Eindhoven presents the 9th edition of Dutch Design Week, the largest design event in the Netherlands. Around 1500 designers from home and abroad will show their work all over the city of Eindhoven from design disciplines such as industrial design, concept design, graphic design, textile & fashion, spatial design, fooddesign and design management & trends. Visitors will be given insight into the entire development process from concept to product in various disciplines ranging from industrial design to applied arts. The participants include established bureaus, high-profile designers, talented newcomers, and recently graduated designers, one of the reasons why this Dutch Design Week is the perfect meeting place for designers, companies, and public.

ABChairs Roeland Otten


There are nearly 60 different locations housing one or more events. Besides exhibitions, there are numerous lectures, workshops, fashion shows and seminars during Dutch Design Week. Unless stated otherwise, admission to the exhibitions is free of charge. Please note that visitors need to register in advance for most seminars, workshops and lectures.

ONTable by Tessa Kuyvenhoven

 

 

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Floating lamp shade

Posted on October 7, 2010 | Leave a comment

LOS#1

Dutch design company Crealev is renowned for their levitation technique. With this technique, objects can float in mid-air. They introduced it in 2007 and have since further developed and refined it. The company now introduces LOS! It is the design old classical lamp in contrast with this modern technology.

LOS#1

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My favourite sofa

Posted on August 23, 2010 | Leave a comment

As a kid I used to love the Jan Jans en de Kinderen comics. Non-Dutchies have no idea what I am talking about, but trust me; funny and recognizable stuff! The characters in the comic were often portrayed sitting on the family sofa. A modern, simple and stylish sofa  without arm rests and without any frills. I loved that sofa, and decided I wanted one when I grew up.

Jan Jans en de kinderen sofa

Imagine my surprise when I found out that it was likely inspired on a real Dutch design. The BR.02.7 sofa by Martin Visser. It was designed back in 1960 and is still being made. I love the simple lines and airy design. The style of our house and decor might not suit it anymore, but I would still love to own one….

BR 02.7 Martin Visser

Sadly, the designer died in 2009.

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