Furniture

July 17, 2018

Engraved Wood and Resin Tables Designed With Glow-in-the-Dark City Maps

Warsaw-based Woo Designs creates incredible statement piece coffee tables from laser-cut wood and resin. The custom oak tables are engraved with maps of international cities like New York, London, Paris, and Berlin and can be filled with a crystal resin that glows in the dark. It's even possible to request a custom map if your favorite city isn't available.

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May 21, 2018

Interview: Designer Creates a Colorful Herd of Animal-Inspired Chairs

When we first came across Spanish designer Máximo Riera’s Rhino Chair in 2011, we were blown away by its incredible likeness to the endangered animal. Featuring a surprisingly comfortable-looking throne that merges with the upper half of the rhino’s body, it was the second sculptural design added to Riera’s Animal Chair Collection—the first being the equally-majestic Octopus Chair.

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April 13, 2018

Vinyl Record-Inspired Bathroom Sinks Will Have You Dancing While Brushing Your Teeth

Music lovers with an affinity for the vintage vinyl sound are going to love the new turntable-inspired Vinyl collection by Olympia Ceramica. Designed by the brand’s artistic director Gianluca Paludi, the new line of bathroom sinks are modeled on a mix between ‘70s record player consoles and DJ setups. Although the concept might sound like a novel take on vintage design, the collection’s aesthetic is modern and elegant.

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March 7, 2018

Pop-Up Bed Tent Easily Offers Privacy for Anyone With Anxiety

Dedicated to giving you a better night’s sleep, American company Privacy Pop has invented an ingenious insomnia solution: the Bed Tent, a pop-up shelter that instantly transforms any bed into a “private oasis.” Composed of water-resistant polyester and propped up by metal poles, the clever creation is aesthetically and structurally similar to a traditional tent.

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