Bionic Skulls Series by Roberto + Colleen Crivello For Botanist

Over two years ago, I introduced my readers to the Designer Series of Botanist Benches in a post titled Botanist Designer Series: Benches That Give Back. Each designed by a different internationally renowned designer and whose proceeds benefited various charities.

Since then the company has increased their collection by adding clocks, lanterns and trays by various designers and again, part of the proceeds go to various charitable organizations.

One of the collections, the Bionic Skulls Series by Roberto + Colleen Crivello, benefits the Scleroderma Society of Ontario and features graphic skulls and line art similar to classic pinstriping.



Bionic Clocks (16L x 16W in) :




Bionic Lanterns, available in small, medium or large:


Bionic Trays (available in small or large):



The objects are made of powder coated steel and the trays and lanterns both have clear silicone feet to protect surfaces. Each item also features the authentic signature medallion.


More information about the Bionic Skulls for Botanist as well as many other collections can be found here.

Botanist Designer Series: Benches That Give Back

Eight icons of design have joined forces with Orange22 Design Lab to launch the firm’s Blank Canvas Project. Super high-profile designers, including Yves Behar, Karim Rashid, Milton Glaser and Massimo Vignelli, have created new editions of Orange22’s indoor-outdoor, eco-friendly Botanist furniture.



Above: original Botanist Benches

Orange22’s original Botanist line features intricate surface patterns cut with water-jet technology. Each sleek, metal form begins its life as a Blank Canvas.


Above: the "Blank Canvas"

“We designed the structures to be strong and versatile enough to sustain any pattern we could imagine,” says Orange 22 founder Dario Antonioni. “Now, the industry’s most celebrated designers will do the dreaming. Consumers are embracing design more and more each year and now with the Blank Canvas program they purchase furniture products with the knowledge that they too will be making a difference.”

2008 Blank Canvas Participants:


Botanist matches each designers royalty to a foundation or charity of their choice. Pictured below is each bench and the designer's choice of charity.

Yves Behar - Fuse Project, San Francisco:



Margo Chase - Chase Design Group, Los Angeles:



Milton Glaser - Milton Glaser, Inc., New York:




Kahi Lee - Kahi Lee Lifestyle, Los Angeles:



Karim Rashid - Karim Rashid, Inc., New York:



Joe Ricchio - Ricchio Design, Seal Beach:



Massimo & Lella Vignelli - Vignelli Associates, New York:



Claude Zellweger - One & Co, San Francisco:



The Designer Signing and Silent Auction of the above benches was held in NYC on May 18th, 2008. But unsigned versions are for sale in various sizes where Botanist benches are sold (google them).


About Orange 22:
Founded by Dario Antonioni in 2000, the Los Angeles based design lab creates and fabricates mass-market and limited-edition objects and furniture, brand-defining retail environments, residential interiors and design concepts licensed for mass production. The studio furniture has exhibited at the most prestigious international design shows in New York, Paris, Cologne and Milan.

Orange22
125 West 4th St. #102
Los Angeles CA 90013

The Botanist Designer Series site.