Suspended Glass Display Bowls From Mono Can Hold Live Fish or Fruit.

Mono Pendants in Duo, Trio or Quartet offer a unique way to display living things, be them goldfish or succulents. The suspended displays are made in Germany of stainless steel and glass and come in three variations.


above: close up of stainless steel hanging cords and shelf with glass bowl insert bowl

Fill the glass bowls with colorful stones, colored water, sweets, floating candles, cactuses, beta fish or small plants. Or use the glass containers to store of fruit, vegetables or herbs in the kitchen.



The hanging Mono pendants are available in the "trio" with 3 glass inserts (64 centimetres wide), the "duo" with 2 glass inserts (40 centimetres), as or the "quartet" with 4 glass inserts (99 centimeres).





Designed by Mono of Germany and available either directly from them here or you can purchase them here at Connox

Modernist Healdsburg Home With Pool on West Dry Creek Road by Dowling Studios.

This lovely modernist 3,500 square foot custom home with detached carport and a swimming pool in Healdsburg, California has expansive views of the Dry Creek Valley.



Designed by Julie and Leslie Dowling of Dowling Studios, the modern home with double sided indoor/outdoor fireplace is positioned atop a knoll on an 8 acre site.






The steeply graded property is lined with fir and oak trees and has a private driveway leading to an open hilltop site with panoramic views.



The Central great room opens to the pool and covered patio with expansive vineyard views to the south.



The bedrooms on the north and west sides of the home face more wooded views. Sustainable design was a high priority and every attempt was made to use the most energy efficient systems and materials.







The beautiful project was completed in July 2011.

Julie and Leslie Dowling:

all images and information courtesy of Dowling Studios

Samuel Aguiar of Shiny Hammer Brings Us A Unique Style of Industrial Furnishings.

Shiny Hammer products are handmade in France by the french industrial designer Samuel Aguiar. The primary purpose of Shiny Hammer is the creation of furniture for the home that blurs the border between use and art. The brand's aim comes from the desire to create unconventional and timeless objects.



As a couturier or an architect would do, each creation becomes a representation of a lifestyle, an environment or a culture.



Each piece is signed with an emblazed emblem (above) and developed, produced and crafted one by one.


PLEE CHAIR





This chair is the result of a manufacturing process developed by Shiny Hammer called C.I.M. which is aimed at using a bending process which is rough yet sophisticated. The end result is unpredictable, although controlled. As a result, each chair is unique.

Materials : aluminum, steel, fiberglass and foam.
Finishes : Brushed or polished aluminum
Dimensions : H 79 x W 43 x seat H 45 cm


TILE LIGHT



This fixture is the perfect fusion of two domains : crafts and computing. It is composed of 570 aluminum parts that are laser-cut and assembled one by one by hand. The lighting is composed of three light bulbs that project light towards the floor and through all the facets.

Materials : aluminum, inox steel
Finish : brushed aluminum
Dimensions : D 81 x H 59 cm. Cables' length to choose.


SHONE LIGHT




Limited edition of 10 copies. Inspired by the world of aeronautics, Shone is a timeless fixture suspended by metal wires. Like a piece of jewelry, its faceted body contains a light source set within the structure. When lit, it projects an ambient light towards the ceiling, reflecting both on the ceiling and on the various surfaces around Shone.

Materials : aluminum and fiberglass
Finishes : Brushed or polished aluminum
Dimensions : D 120 x H 80 cm. Cables' length to choose.


DALLAS




Limited edition of 10 copies. Both functional and decorative, Dallas is a safe, an eccentric sculpture on a scale of 1. This piece combines several quality materials such as aluminum and leather.

Materials : aluminum, leather, wood, fiberglass, and steel
Finishes : brushed aluminum, black leather
Dimensions : L 171 x W 47 x H 137 cm

Ask for prices and ordering info at : info@shinyhammer.fr


Shiny Hammer of France creates mass-produced, limited editions and unique pieces on request.

Product Pick of the Week: The Barcelona Bird Pavilion by Monique Engelund.

Designer Monique Engelund designed this stunning birdhouse and feeder for menu, inspired by the famous 1929 Barcelona Pavilion, designed by the legendary German architect Mies van der Rohe.


above: Meis van der Rohe's 1929 Barcelona Pavilion.

In keeping with van der Rohe’s spirit, it exudes geometric simplicity and is made of an extraordinary material: robust and durable acacia wood from sustainable European forests.



The feeding table is beneath the roof, where the bird food can be placed on two spikes, while the bird bath sits out in the open:



A stylish outdoor element for your garden that will make all the other birds chirp with envy.

Price approx $175 USD.

The Barcelona Bird Pavilion can be purchased here
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Another Round Of Look What I Found; More Unique Products From All Over The World

Time for another round of Look What I Found. Unusual and interestingly designed items from all over the world.

1. Eclipse Baby Cradle by French interior architect and designer Thierry Bataille:

Above is Theirry's prototype of the Eclipse Cradle. The cradle is intended to be produced in the near future and will be available at Kids Love Design

2. The Propose Cushion by Korean designer Jeong Eun Lee:


This product is not for sale, but see more of this designers unusual work at her site.

3. The Serralunga Holly All by Philippe Starck:

A giant indoor outdoor vase that doubles as an armchair. Available in white or titanium with yellow. Buy it here.

4. The 4 Vase Dresser by Latvian designer Stanislav Katz:


4 Vase Cabinet is a contemporary perspective on a classic French "bombe" cabinet. Four spacious drawers give plenty of storage room to keep your belongings with style. Handmade in EU. Available in various colors. You can see an article on the making of the cabinet here . Available for purchase here.

5. The Grand Splatch Rug complete with diving board by Pupsam:

The Grand Splatch (Splash)  Rug emulates a swimming pool  and even comes with a stainless steel diving board. Designed by PUPSAM (David Puel and Thomas Libé).



The 380 x 340 cm area rug is made of wool and silk and comes with the stainless steel diving board covered in leather (which can come in a color!). Only 2 were made. Contact Galerie Maad for availability and price.

6. Embroidered denim football and soccer balls by Emperors of Honour:



American footballs and Soccer balls (European footballs) are made of denim and embroidered with jade, red or white tsunami waves and a painted dragon head.
Buy them here

7. The Grass Mirror Window Box by Jean-Jacques Hubert:


Designed by Jean-Jacques Hubert for Compagnie, the Grass Mirror is an indoor window box of highly reflective polished stainless steel that is wall mountable. They are sold as individual boxes but can stack upon one another like the images shown.
Buy it here.

8. Australian Duann Scott's Structural Steel Skull Ring:



This unique skull ring is from Australia based Duann Scott's unique Bits To Atoms Collection of structured jewelry made using modeling software. The Structural Skull Ring is 3D printed in Bronze Infused Stainless Steel.

Available in sizes 4 to 14. Each ring is 3D printed to order by Shapeways in the Netherlands. Buy it here.