Milan
Nice Ball: Quirky Lamp Made from 80 Doll Sized Iconic Vitra Chairs and Tables
It’s clear that Germany’s iconic Vitra Design Museum has a big fan. Italian designer Paola Pivi has paid homage to the museum’s collection by turning some its most iconic pieces into “Nice
365 Knitting Clock Creates a New Scarf Each Year
Time often seems to fly past with the ticking hands of a clock — but this intriguing 365 Knitting Clock unveiled by Norwegian designer Siren Elise Wilhelmsen at the Milan Furniture Fair turns
Diederik Schneemann’s Artpieces Made of Flip Flops Burst with Color and Energy
You might think that the life of your flip-flop is over once the strap snaps, but Rotterdam-based designer Diederik Schneemann knows better. He gathers flip-flops that have traveled far and wide before
Panasonic’s Emotion-Reading Interactive LED and OLED Lights Debut in Milan
Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd has created a spectacular interactive installation of energy efficient, emotion-reading lights for the Salone del Mobile 2011 exhibition in Milan. Designed by Ferruccio
Molo Unveils Special Edition Japan Relief “Heartfelt” Hobo Totebag Lantern
Our friends over at molo recently released their portable Hobo Lanterns to much fanfare and we just got news that the interior design duo has now unveiled a special edition version of the tote-shaped LED
Molo’s Translucent Hobo Lantern is a Light and a Bag All in One
Here at Inhabitat, we’re big fans of innovative interior design-duo Molo, so we were psyched when they sent us news of their latest awesome paper lighting invention – the Molo Hobo Lantern! An
Champ: A Sofa that Helps You Get into Shape!
There’s no reason to let your couch kick your butt into an unhealthy, sedentary lifestyle. Designed for Italian furniture manufacturer Campeggi, Tobias Fraenzel’s “Champ” lets you show your sofa
Polar Bear Sugar Cubes Melt Away in Your Morning Coffee
These days it’s hard to deny that global warming is melting away our precious glaciers, and, sadly, the animals living in the polar regions are the ones that are suffering most. Using this dire fact
Lazerian Studio’s Stunning Recycled Cardboard Furniture
UK-based Lazerian Studio transforms simple sheets of recycled cardboard into beautiful furnishings, giving the material a new lease of life. A collaboration between furniture designer Liam Hopkins and
Mimosa: a Stunning Plant-Inspired OLED Art Display
We’ve seen lots of innovative applications for OLEDs lately — Ingo Maurer’s Double C-Future chandelier, Tom Dixon’s OLED flat lamp, and now Jason Bruges’ Mimosa, a dazzling
Bojka Bug: A VW Beetle Covered in Vintage Fabrics
The Volkswagen Beetle is an iconic piece of car design, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be repurposed to look even better. Bokja Design took a classic Beetle and decorated it in car stickers,
Malva Lamp Topped With a Totally Compostable Shade
Compost and lighting don’t usually go together, but innovative design studio Ett La Benn decided the two seemingly separate things would mesh perfectly together in their new Malva lamp. Unveiled at
Karim Rashid Unveils Corian Eco House at Milan Design Week
Iconic designer Karim Rashid has teamed up with Dupont to design an eco-friendly living space for the future. Unveiled during Milan Design Week, his Smart-ologic residence is made from a range of new
Designer Unveils Cocoon Furniture Spun by Silkworms
Designer Rock Wang has unveiled an incredible line of furniture created by silk worms spinning fibers around a bamboo form. Each piece takes 5 days of spinning to create and the result is a 100% natural
Bright Woods’ Tables and Chairs Captivate with an Engaging Glow
Unique and eye-catching, Bright Woods’ collection of illuminated chairs and coffee tables are sure to capture your attention with their engaging glow. We discovered this charming collection of
Yves Behar Unveils Paper Chandeliers at Swarovski Crystal Palace
Inhabitat favorite Yves Béhar has just unveiled a stunning set of pendant lamps made from recycled paper that manage to capture the shimmering effect of crystal chandeliers. His gemstone-shaped Amplify
Tom Dixon Teams Up WIth Philips, Unveils OLED Flat Lamp
Iconic furniture designer Tom Dixon recently teamed up with electronics company Philips Lumiblade to create this stunningly minimalist line of super efficient OLED Lamps. Dixon’s new “Flat
Disney Unveils Eco-Chair for Adults That Looks Like It’s for Kids
Kiddie Co. Walt Disney is launching a line of upscale furniture at the Milan Design Fair in Italy this week. Disney teamed up with Italian furniture makers Cappellini to create a fancy “adult
McDonough + Partners’ Groundbreaking Isola Office
Sustainable design greats McDonough + Partners will soon be bringing Cradle to Cradle thinking to a city often known first for its fashion: Milan, Italy. Their Isola Office building will be aiming for
MILAN 2008: Moroso’s Bouquet Chair by Tokujin Yoshioka
The recent furniture fair in Milan has certainly made us appreciate how some of the simplest furniture pieces, like chairs, can be reinterpreted in any number of ways. Tokujin Yoshioka’s Bouquet
MILAN 2008: Flocks Hand Knitted Woolen Poufs
Is it a giant stuffed animal? A piece of furniture? Both? These cuddly hand knit woolen poufs were one of the first things to catch our eye on opening day of Salone Internazionale del Mobile. Promoting
MILAN 2008: Fethi Atakol’s Functional Artwork
One of our favorite finds at this year’s green-themed Salone Satellite was the work of ascendent Swiss “redesigner” Fethi Atakol. His design debut would do Duchamp proud, as it showcased
MILAN PREVIEW: Light Emitting Wallpaper by Jonas Samon
With alternative lighting solutions becoming a typical consideration in sustainable interior design, Jonas Samson’s illuminated wallpaper is set to take the Salone Internazionale del Mobile and its
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