Playful Under Foot: Brita Sweden’s Plastic Mats
Brita Sweden’s Anna woven plastic rug is adorned with a graphic pattern that makes a cheerful statement indoors or out. Made of partially recycled plastic foil and polyester, the machine-washable mat comes in three sizes and five colorways, including red, black, and aqua pastel. How cute is that? Bring on Summer! Prices range from $60 …
Philippe Starck "Plays" with Dedon
Manufacturer Dedon turned 20 this year. And though that’s hardly old, they have no qualms about asserting their design prowess, especially in regards to their signature achievements in woven polypropylene: “The first to weave synthetic fiber into luxury outdoor designs, the first to place an absolute premium on quality, the first to become a truly …
Exquisite Ceramics: Reclaimed Terracotta
Exquisite Ceramics prides itself in offering the best new and reclaimed terracotta that Spain has to offer. Their new terracotta products are hand-made by artisans using the same techniques of centuries ago, and can be custom-crafted for any project. Shipped directly from Valencia, the heart of bisque tile production, these products are the epitome of …
Feathering Your Outdoor Nest
Recently we specified the most innovative furniture for a local restaurant’s patio area. Classic and contemporary, it’s not every set of furniture that connects you to ancient mysteries. Dedon’s Dutch-born designer, Frank Ligthart, based the conical shape of the stacked Obelisk set—four lounge chairs and a table that fit gracefully together—on the Neolithic stone menhirs …
Trina Turk’s Color Therapy
It’s hard to get a smile out of people these days. But those who view F. Schumacher’s Trina Turk Indoor/Outdoor fabric and pillow collection, just released this past January, can’t help do anything but that. The collection—a first foray into interiors for one of my favorite fashion designers known for her prolific pattern work—is a …
Italian Style Outdoors
B&B Italia, founded in 1966, is a recognized leader in the area of modern interior decoration. the company’s products represent a collection that reflects the history and achievements of italian design, a process through which Italian creativity and expertise have become world-famous. Originally showcased at France’s Maison & Objet, Springtime, the collection designed by Jean-Marie …
A New Kind of Campfire
If you’ve ever been camping, you’ve likely sat on benches or beach chairs around a campfire, toasting marshmallows over the crackling fire with Hershey bars and graham crackers by your side. Nostalgic yet? Even if you’re not the outdoorsy type, aspects of this scenario may sound appealing. VITEO, in collaboration with the manufacturer Concreto, has …
