Furniture

February 25, 2020

Craftsman Carves Brilliantly Warped Cabinet That Looks Like It Belongs in Harry Potter

Whimsy and functional furniture design seem like they wouldn’t mix, but we’ve seen time and again how the two can combine to create statement-making pieces. Russian craftsman Sergey Yaromil demonstrates this in the form of unique woodworking that's as mind-bending as it is impressive. Yaromil has carved a hutch cabinet that belongs in a world like Harry Potter or another fantastical land.

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August 14, 2019

This Elegant Table Also Functions as a Beautiful Succulent Garden

If you’re a lover of house plants, chances are you’re running out of places to keep your abundance of leafy friends. That’s why BloomingTables came up with a genius solution that allows you to seamlessly bring the beauty of the outdoors indoors, all while saving space. In a recently launched Kickstarter campaign, the team of innovators and nature lovers have debuted BloomingTables—an elegant piece of furniture that doubles as a succulent garden.

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May 7, 2019

Design Studio Burns Metal to Create Sophisticated Home Decor with Iridescent “Scars”

Japanese design studio Hamanishi Design creates stunning, contemporary home decor using experimental techniques. Their Burning Metal Project is an intriguing collection that uses the chemical reaction created by burning titanium alloy to produce a set a sleek, colorful design pieces. These iridescent showpieces are sophisticated while bringing a touch of whimsy into the home. Hamanishi Design has created a set of lamps, side tables, and vases that have a distinct look and feel.

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