Furniture

February 20, 2019

Brilliant Dining Tables Crafted from Original Golden Gate Bridge Suspension Cables

California-based company Strands of History helps to preserve the legacy of San Francisco's iconic architecture by using original suspender wire ropes from the Golden Gate Bridge in commemorative projects. The company most recently collaborated with local artisans to craft an incredible table, using these vertical suspender ropes as both decorative and functional elements.

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January 25, 2019

Wooden Table Has a Rainbow River of Melted Crayons Flowing Through It

Artisan Chris Salomone is an avid woodworker known for his popular videos showcasing his DIY projects. Using modern lines, his striking furniture designs have a clean finish that highlights the beauty of natural wood. But recently, Salomone had some colorful fun when he made an inlaid table. Inspired by trendy resin waterfall tables, he opted for a more common material accent—crayons.

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May 22, 2018

Mesmerizing Resin Tables Designed to Look Like Giant Glistening Geode Slices

Many contemporary creatives incorporate the natural world into their designs. In addition to fine art, nature-inspired furniture is becoming increasingly popular, with wildlife, rivers, and—as evident in Mrs Colorberry‘s sparkling series of tables—geodes serving as muses. Though they look like real agate slices, Mrs Colorberry's captivating tables are actually made out of poured resin.

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April 3, 2018

Designers Custom-Build Luxury Lounge Room for Fancy Felines

While most pet owners know that cats can make themselves at home almost anywhere, many would argue that our feline friends are worthy of luxury accommodation. Today, modern cat furniture is more popular than ever. So much so that there’s even an interior design term for the genre in circulation: catitecture. One design firm to embrace the trend is Taiwan-based INDOT, who designed a modern kitty lounge for a family home.

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