A Hip Eco-Friendly Hammock For Dogs (or cats) From Pet Lounge Studios.

Well, since I blogged about a hammock for cats awhile back (shown below) , it's only fair that I give equal press to this one for dogs (although cats can use it, too).


above: the Cat Hammock Coffee Table Combo

The Bambu Pet Hammock (patented) by Corey Drew, designer and founder of Pet Lounge Studios, is an eco-friendly pet bed made with an exotic strand bamboo material, which has the look of a cross between teak and rich mahogany.



The sling-like cushion is secured with stainless steel anchors and carabineers. One of the additional bonuses of the stretched cushion is that it will help relieve the pressure points often associated with arthritis in pets.



The washable cushion is made with upholstery grade ultra-suede and is also reversible. The supporting canvas has minimal stretch and is designed for pets up to 30lbs in weight.



Dimensions:
Frame: 34"L x 25"W x 8"H
Cushion: 27"L x 21"W x 1"H

Pet Lounge Studios is using the Kickstarter forum as a way to launch the Bambu Pet Hammock and an elevated diner they also make at a special price.


Bambu Hammock Retail Price: $169.99 plus shipping
Kickstarter Price: $125.00 plus free shipping
(within the Continential United States)

Bambu Diner Retail Price: $99.99 plus shipping
Kickstarter Price: $65.00 plus free shipping
(within the Continential United States)

Bambu Hammock and Diner Retail Price: $249.98 plus shipping
Kickstarter Price: $190.00 plus free shipping
(within the Continential United States)

Pack Of Dogs Furniture by NEL, Now Being Produced By Proteak.

At the 2007 Salone Satellite in Milan, these pieces were based roughly on the shape of a dog, in different sizes and positions.



Above: Pack of Dogs pieces as they were first introduced

The characters, named after famous Mexican wrestlers (Dos caras Jr, Aguayo, Superastro, El Santo, Alushe and Mistico) follow you around your house or office, and may work as a side table, stool, bench, bookshelf, magazine rack, newspaper holder, bookends, etc. By the way each piece is used, and the objects that interact with it, a different story is told.

The pieces were manufactured by way of traditional woodworking techniques using scraps of solid wood such as tzalam, ash, red oak, poplar, alder, walnut, and pine.


Above: the teak version now being produced by Proteak.

Now, with a slightly different design, the pieces are being manufactured and mass produced in teak by Proteak. The pieces shown below are made of FSC certified young teak.






In September of 2007, during the Designboom's "Handled with care" exhibition at the London Design Festival, NEL showed their collection "Pack of dogs". This time the pieces were made in ceramic.

The "Pack of dogs 2" is a series of ceramic multifunction pieces based roughly on the shape of a dog, in different sizes and positions. These characters, named after famous Mexican wrestlers (/Dos caras Jr, Aguayo, Superastro, El Santo, Alushe /and/ Místico/) may work as a side table, stool, bench, bookshelf, magazine rack, newspaper holder, bookends, etc.




The Pack of Dogs collection is now being manufactured by Pirwi, using FSC certified young teak from Proteak. Please visit Pirwi's website for more information.

The Pack of Dogs collection is available in the US through Kirk Gallery in Austin.

For sales in the rest of the world you can order the dogs online at www.proteak.com , or by contacting Pirwi at www.pirwi.com

As far as I can tell, the ceramic version is not being mass produced.

Pack of Dogs designers: Ricardo Casas, Héctor Esrawe, Emiliano Godoy, Cecilia León de la Barra, Óscar Núñez

About NEL:



NEL is a platform for experimentation formed by an evolving collective of Mexican designers. The collective serves as a channel to create and exhibit projects that focus on the conceptual and playful side of design. The organic nature of the collective allows for an ever changing pool of designers, which in turn generates a wide variety of projects that range from political statements to playful storytelling or aesthetic explorations.

Cute Dog Crates (Can You Believe It?)

Wired Crate

daisy crate

spiral crate

leaf crate

Bamboo Crate

banana leaf crate

...and some variations in shapes sizes and varying tops:




Who is behind Bow Wow House?

Lori Grey's love of animals and interior design led her to develop Bow Wow House, a whimsical pet product line of Doggie Doll Houses, Critter Crates and "For The Birds" bird houses. The colorful and playful designs are part of Lori's "fresh ideas and fun products for furry friends."

Trained as a graphic designer, fine arts painter, furniture designer & decorative painter, Lori uses all her skills in Bow Wow House product development. As an international sales and marketing consultant for the non-profit "Aid to Artisans" she uses those same skills to help artisans from developing countries reach international markets.

After graduating from art school, Lori opened Fish Tales Gallery, which specialized in contemporary handcrafts. She then founded "That Girl Decorative Painting and Design" where she designed and crafted faux finish murals, decorative paintings and furniture in high-end residential and commercial buildings.

Lori's current product development line includes textiles, furniture, home decor products and more surprises from Bow Wow House.

Born in Connecticut, Lori worked in Atlanta and San Francisco and now lives in Los Angeles with her pets Ivan & Daisy, and her husband Bob, though not necessarily in that order.

And, they have many wonderful dog houses, birdhouses and cat houses as well, so be sure to check their site out here.


Bow Wow House
5333 Village Green
Los Angeles, CA. 90016
Phone: 323-291-9948

New Finds For The Designer Dog

Canine Couture is hot and these amazingly beautiful (and pricey) dog beds are just a few now on the market. Whether it's the corbusier-styled Philip Plein dog bed or Bark Deco's platform beds, these are priced at around $400 - $2000.00. Also, I included Karim Rashid's cool dog bowls with built-in handle and non-skid bottom.

Just click on any of the above images to learn about and/or purchase the item.
See more of my Shopping For Your Hip Pet (and pet lovers) list at ThisNext.