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Infernal Furniture from Michel Haillard

designgid team — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:18:19 +0000

Here is a collection of furniture that is sure to raise controversy. This infernal set from Michel Haillard is said to be inspired by the the passion for hunting and features a variety of items, from home desks to chairs, armchairs and sofas. This is a type of uncommon collection that produces mixed interpretations and stirs a large variety of opinions. Some people may enjoy these designs along with their quality and opulence, others may be shocked by the real tusks and fur which they feature. Because you should know these products were created by using most dire materials from crocodile skin to fangs belonging to wild animals. Complemented with wood, bronze and silver, these items are given the shape which you see below. Every piece is unique and the firm usually takes on a projects by receiving some dead animal’s skin from their customers and turn it into this type of furniture. We are extremely curious to find out what your opinions are on this practice and particularly this furniture collection.

Contemporary Hilltop Residence in Japan

designgid team — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:00:01 +0000

Located in a breathtaking natural environment, Villa K is a contemporary hilltop residence from Mutsue Hayakusa Cell Space Architects located in Nagano, Japan. This is the type of home built while taking into consideration the connection between indoors and exterior. Large windows offer unobstructed views of the near by forest. Villa K has no less than four roofs, situated at different levels, which is a very interesting architecture approach. Unexpected angles can characterize the overall appearance of this contemporary residence. The interiors are spacious and airy, with stylish and modern furniture. Elegant indoor stairs connect the levels of the home, creating a fun and unusual living space. Wood is present, complementing the general white color palette of the home.

The Best Solution of Housing Problem in the Big City

designgid team — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:54:14 +0000

Apartment is the best solution of housing problem in the big city like San Fransisco. The availability of the land in big city promote developer to build apartment. And now stay in the apartment is being common for people. Even though apartment is quite different with personal home, but with proper interior design and arrangement of the furniture will erase that kinds of differences between home and apartment. If you are a modern house lover with sense of art inside of it, this beautiful house design might be your best choice for your home design.

Wireless Phone Charging Furniture from Powerkiss

designgid team — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:56:26 +0000

Powerkiss is a Finnish company, considering that they come up with designs which bring the future closer, at least in technology. Powerkiss has developed an integrated wireless charging solution, which converts basic furniture into smart energy platforms. To juice up your gadgets, you only need to place them on the surface of the furniture, just like you would do anyway. This particular design can charge mobile phones and it consists of two communicating items, one that is integrated in the furniture and the other- a small electronic device- that gets plugged into the phone. This way charging takes place in a wireless mode, keeping in mind that the user has to be at a relatively close distance to the transmitter.

Oversized Furniture for Giants

designgid team — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:50:24 +0000

Robert Thierren is an acclaimed American artist who transforms ordinary household items into extraordinary works of art by increasing their scale several times. His larger than life artworks are inspired by childhood games and fairy tales, and it does seem to suggest they were taken out of the story of Jack and the Bean Stock. Robert Thierren’s creations aim to provoke an interaction between the viewer, the object and the surrounding environment.

Wrapping Your Home Furniture in a Portable Box

designgid team — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:22:00 +0000

Furniture may be an essential commodity in any home or workplace, but moving your bulky beds, tables and kitchen from one place to another is an exasperating task. However, the portable furniture box from Isis Design is an exception that wrapping your entire home furniture, including a table/workstation, chair, bed and kitchen, in a portable box lets you carry home furniture with minimum fuss.

The Formations Furniture Collection by Joseph Walsh

designgid team — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:45:02 +0000

This Formation wooden based furniture collection is the latest furniture design created by Joseph Walsh. Through this work, the designer’s seeking to emulate nature’s forms with a timeless presence as though they have evolved like a formation or erosion. The resulting composition of form, material and colour creates a sense of wholeness in each complete work.

Folding Dining Table Folds into a Mirror

designgid team — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:33:41 +0000

The Folding Dining Table from Italian company Porada is a really interesting piece of furniture. This piece of furniture can be used as a mirror and ganged on the wall when folded, and it can also be used as a neat folding table especially when your dining space is limited. Don't know how many of you would have the time to fold and unfold this “mirror table” but I thought that is a really cool idea.

LED Sofas - Great Idea for Home Theater System

designgid team — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:47:41 +0000

Italian company Colico has been making head-turning furniture since 1920. They were cutting-edge then, and they continue to be at the forefront of design. Asami, their new sofa system, incorporates LED lights within the furniture bases. Controlled by a remote, you can change the Asami’s color as often as you wish, setting the mood the evening requires. In the dark, the Asami Light Sofa looks like a real treat. However, the slick design makes them a beautiful asset for the day as well.

Voyage Bed Collection from Kenneth Cobonpue

designgid team — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:57:16 +0000

Today's furniture collection comes from Kenneth Cobonpue. The Voyage bed collection from Kenneth Cobonpue includes different-sized beds, including indoor and outdoor designs. The line also features baby cribs and pet beds. Looking like steady hammocks, the products are unusual and give a feeling of comfort, especially when there are plenty of pillows involved. The materials used to make these products were polyethylene woven on a steel frame and nylon.