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29.4.09
the fall of the damned




'the fall of the damned' lampshade -limited edition of 40 pieces
this lampshade appears as a hovering mass of ornaments, opulent and bombastic. when viewed more closely it dissolves into single bodies, which are twisted in fear and seem to be frozen in mid-fall. their rhythmic order becomes slightly perplexing and finally renders the bodies an ornament. softly, the fleshy parts of the bodies, legs and stomachs reflect the light. because of the shadows the bodies cast on themselves, only parts of them appear in the foreground. only fragments of the lit interior of the lamp are distinguishable. the aspects of the lit core change dramatically whenever the observer changes his position. these movements of the observer transform the stiff bodies into dynamic objects. the association with the fall of the damned - a metaphor for guilt and punishment - gives the lamp a certain amount of ambivalence: is it a moralistic message, an act of formalism or both? the design of this lamp undermines several taboos imposed on design in the 20th century: it is figurative, ornamental and narrative.
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25.3.09
Reestore

2007
Previous occupation:
Roll top bath
New for 2007, Max the bath tub chaise. A contemporary twist on the sofa briefly featured in breakfast at Tiffany's. Created from a vintage cast iron bath and upholstered in fabric of your choice. Perfectly formed for single seater slouching or sofa for two.
21.3.09
Marcel Wanders


2007
Selected among Holland’s 100 most influential people
Identity
2007
Selected among the World’s 50 design icons
Elected “Designer of the Year 2005/2006”
Elle Decoration International Design Awards
The Observer (UK)
2005
“Marcel Wanders' studio is one of the most inspiring powerhouses of multi-disciplinary design active today”
Washington Post
2003
“Marcel Wanders, the design world’s favorite star”
Business Week (US)
2002
Selected among Europe’s 25 leaders of change “The Stars of Europe”


20.3.09
La Femme et la Maison

Well, then I've got the a designer you should meet.
Slovenian Nika Zupanc has an unusual take on items of domesticity. Her polycarbonate and acrylic cradles, chairs, footstool and dolls are edgy, even goth...but still functional.
Most of the items shown are limited editions and the price is available upon request.

The black polycarbonate feather dusterhere
19.3.09
Little Joseph

For illuminating thoughts
Vitra Uten.Silo Wall Storage


The idea was derived from a multi-pocketed fabric storage system which hung in her father's shop when she was a child. She was inspired to create something in plastic, which would be easier to mass produce and be both practical and versatile and Uten.Silo was born.



