Matti Walker designs another Modern Humidifier, the Anton for Stadler Form. Aromatic, too!

Designer Matti Walker is no stranger to creating modern mini humidifiers. Having previously designed tabletop humidifiers Oskar and Fred for Stadler Form (he also has fans and purifiers to his credit), Anton is yet another one - only this one smells as good as it looks. The Ultrasonic ionic humidifier has an aroma diffuser built into it.


above: Fred (left) and Oskar (right) are two other small humidifiers designed by Matti Walker for Stadler Form

The compact and quiet Anton Humidifier is available in four different colors -Honeycomb (yellow), white, Azurro (aqua) and black- and serves rooms up to 250 sq. ft.



It includes a dispenser for scented oils, an anti-calcium cartridge to prevent build-up, a patented Ionic Silver Cube™* to keep the water clean, and an automatic shut-off. Controls, including a night mode, are located out of sight on the bottom of the unit, and LED indicator lights switch from blue to red when the tank is empty.






Ultrasonic humidifier and aroma diffuser
Power: 24V - 18W
Output max. 120g/h
Tank capacity 2.5 liter (0.8 gallons)
Room size up to 60m3 or 25m2
Dimensions: 184 x 262 x 184 mm (10h x 7.25w 5.75"d)
Night modes: normal mode, dimmed mode and lights-out mode
Automatic shut-off
Weight: 1.9 kg (4lbs. )
Material:Polypropylene

*Ionic Silver Cube ™
The ionic silver cube (8) prevents the growth of germs and bacteria in the humidifier due to the continuous release of silver ions. The use of an ionic silver cube leads to a hygienic room climate. The lifetime of the ionic silver cube is around one year. We therefore recommend that you replace the ionic silver cube at the beginning of every humidifying season. The ionic silver cube starts working as soon as it comes into contact with water, and also works when the unit is switched off.

Buy it here from Stadler Form ($139.00)

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The Anton Humidifier (in white only) is also available here at the MoMA Design Store and at Design Public

That Funky Green Modern Air Purifier Is Finally Available To Purchase

above: Once called the Bel-Air, The Andrea has now been mass produced

Originally named the Bel-Air, the modern looking purifier was an experiment between the French designer Matthieu Lehanneur and David Edwards and was initiated by Le Laboratoire in October 2006.

The final design optimized the filtration capacity of leaves, roots, soil and plant water to achieve a first Laboratoire artscience innovation. It was produced in five unique, original prototypes signed by the Artist, and first exhibited at Le Laboratoire in 2007.



In 2008, the Bel-Air was exposed at MoMA in New York and won a prestigious Innovation of the Year Award from Popular Science magazine and was awarded Best innovation of the year by Popular Science in 2008.

You may recall seeing it on some blogs, in some magazines or quite possibly read about one of the many awards this inventive air purifier has received. But it has since been rechristened the Andrea and can now be purchased online in europe and the US.



ANDREA is the first award-winning designed air filter capable of absorbing toxic gases, such as formaldehyde, from home and office environments through the natural absorptive and metabolic properties of living plants.



As described in Living Filters in Urban Design, to appear in Ecological Urbanism (edited by Mohsen Mostafavi, 2009), ANDREA elevates the science of pure air into an art form by bringing fresh air and stylish design into the home and office.

* Transforms any household plant into an effective air cleaner for your home or office
* Cleans air locally and rapidly, therefore can be turned on and off throughout the day
* Uses any household plant (sold separately)
* Absorbs and metabolizes noxious chemicals
* Biochemically transforms waste
* Ozone-free operation
* Low power consumption
* No replaceable filters
* Complements any décor (okay, that I cannot agree with... perhaps any modern decor)



Any kind of household plant can be used as the filtration agent, offering freedom to select the foliage that best suits the motif of any part of your home. Simply put, it’s where form and function come together beautifully.




ANDREA is perfect for any room in the house. It is especially effective in high-use areas where air can stagnate, and harmful gases gather, such as bedrooms, home offices, kitchens & dining, family and living rooms.

Product Pick Of The Week: The Lightair, Ionizer & Light in One

With three different products, a tabletop or floor version and a hanging pendant version, these products are both beautifully designed and good for you.

This portable ionizing air purifier eliminates 99.94 percent of harmful airborne pollutants, such as dust, smoke and pollen, even bacteria and viruses. In addition, its clean lines, slim silhouette and transparency offer consumers a stylish alternative to typical industrial-looking air purifiers. LightAir’s shape was designed to optimize its effectiveness. The cylindrical shape of the collector maximizes the surface area for particles to attach to. The soft edges prevent the production of positive ions and stop the negative-charged particles from bouncing back into the air. The decorative LED light at the base enhances the feeling of clean, healthy air, and the color of the LED can be easily changed to suit any mood or décor. LightAir has successfully bridged a gap in the air purifier market by offering consumers a device that not only enhances their health but their environment as well.
Silver winners in the 2007 IDEA consumer product category.

Click on the image above for more info and to purchase.