January 5, 2012

Brilliantly Interchangeable Chair/Table Set

Industrial designer Claudio Sibille has designed a rather simple yet remarkably interesting piece of furniture. What may look like two modern chairs is actually a small coffee table! The Sensei Chair/Table set is a unique take on functionality and purpose. Made from chromed piping and acrylic, the chairs on their own act as elegant pieces of furniture but the extension into repurposing them as you see fit is what truly makes this a great design.

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January 4, 2012

Gorgeous Color Pencil Wall Display

Felisimmo's Aurora Display Case is not only a case for colored pencils, it's also a beautiful work of art. When the entire set (which contains 5 units) is filled with 500 different colored pencils arranged as a gradient and then mounted on a wall, it becomes a sight to see! The acrylic cases are a beautiful way to organize and hold pencils while saving space. Each unit is sold for approximately $51.

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January 2, 2012

Iconic Photo Recreated with 5,500 Plastic Toy Soldiers

Made by artist Joe Black, Made in China is an impressive piece rendered out of 5,500 plastic toy soldiers. It depicts the portrait of a young Chinese solider taken for the cover of LIFE magazine in 1938 on the story of the Sino Japanese War. To create a pointillism effect, each tiny replica is placed with a great attention to detail then spray painted their specific color.

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