The Globe Storage Cabinet by Studio Job for Gufram.

This freestanding whimsical piece of storage furniture was created by Studio Job for Gufram of Italy, who is known for their playful polyurethane foam furnishings. The armoire or wardrobe cabinet is set with a soft polyurethane foam globe in the center which stays in place whether the doors are open or closed.

Trip Pixel Furniture by Studio Badini Createm for Seletti.

Studio Badini Createam and Selab teamed up for this collection of three pieces, an armoire (or wardrobe), a two drawer and a three drawer chest from Seletti. The classic furniture pieces are decorated by hand with a pixelated image of a woman's face, melding the traditional with the modern.

Louis Vuitton Brings Charlotte Perriand's 1934 Modern Beachside Home To Reality.

This is not the first time an old design concept of pioneer Charlotte Perriand's has been realized.  I have already shared with you her 1938 Mountain Refuge concept which was constructed by Cassina in 2012.



Originally conceived in 1934, Charlotte Perriand's chic beach front holiday home was a second prize winning project at a design contest held by “L’Architecture d’Aujourd’hui” magazine.


above: Charlotte Perriand in 1934

The concept was meant to encourage affordable holiday homes, made of natural resources, for a wide-range audience. A pioneer in interior architecture, Charlotte Perriand would later rework the idea with several versions for wealthier vacationers but the project would only remain at an early conceptual stage.




Now, 80 years later, Louis Vuitton sponsored a project to build 'La Maison au bord de l'eau' (the original name of the structure) for Design Miami. The team at Louis Vuitton constructed the structure using archival drawings and sketches from the Perriand architectural firm:








Today, although these studies needed an adaptation to translate the original sketches and notes into a tangible structure, the spirit of the visionary woman has been respected to the fullest with the genuine savoir-faire and help of Charlotte Perriand‘s architecture team.










Three vintage Charlotte Perriand tabouret stools, along with three chairs designed by Cassina based on existing models, have also been added to the original furnishings in this model home.














La Maison au bord de l’eau was on view through December 8, 2013 at The Raleigh Hotel. Now the home will presumably be sold to an art collector or architecture enthusiast with an equivalent passion for design.



Cassina and Louis Vuitton have also teamed up to present "Charlotte Perriand une icône de la modernité” in which Cassina showcases a unique and colourful installation at its Paris showroom during Maison & Objet as an homage to the pioneering architect Charlotte Perriand: an encounter which combines furniture re-editions by Cassina and fashion by Louis Vuitton to honour this magnificent contemporary legend.

information courtesy of Louis Vuitton, images courtesy of Design Miami, The Art Daily News, and The Telegraph

Rocking or Rolling, Gloria Lavi's Bassinets Are Beautiful For Baby.

Hand made in Germany, the Cruiser and the Dreamer bassinets designed by Gloria Lavi represent a synthesis of organic design and excellent craftsmanship.



The Lavi Cruiser
The Lavi Cruiser has a shell made of solid 3D molded beech wood and an oiled undercarriage of solid light oak. It has extra quiet locking brakes, is super simple to put together using only four screws, and comes with a special mattress from Austria.







• 100% excellent craftsmanship "Made in Germany"
• Organic design with reserve growth for large babies: extra legroom at the foot, more security at the head end
• Large windows create soothing eye contact with parents
• 4 extra quiet Flüsterrollen with locking brakes for delicate floors
• Complies with DIN EN 1130-1 and DIN EN 71-3
• Can be used until the child can raise self-employed (about 8 months)
• Quick and easy to install with just 4 screws
• Träumeland "Sleep Fresh" special mattress from Austria
• Mattress made of fine 35mm cold foam with vertical ventilation ducts
• Removable mattress cover made from 40% cotton, 27% polyester and 33% polyamide with 100% polyamide (Wash Fleece corresponds to Oeko-Tex Standard 100, at 60 ° washable)

1.790,00 €, buy it here

The Lavi Dreamer
The Lavi Dreamer has a shell made of solid 3D molded beech wood, a solid brushed stainless steel stand and has hand-sewn real saddle leather on the steel rocking legs. It comes partially assembled and also includes the Träumeland "Sleep Fresh" special mattress from Austria.







• Lovingly crafted "Made in Germany"
• Gechütztes design with "reserve growth" for longer usability
• Complies with DIN EN 1130-1 and DIN EN 71-3
• Large windows for soothing visual reference to the parents
• Extra legroom on foot, more security at the head end
• Includes 2 swing stopper for the sleep phase
• Can be used independently can raise the child until (6-8 months)
• Supplied partly assembled incl Träumeland "Sleep Fresh" special mattress

Materials:
• Shell made of solid 3D shape wood
• Stand Solid stainless steel brushed
• rockers hand-sewn with real saddle leather
• mattress from 35mm cold foam with vertical ventilation ducts
• Removable mattress cover made from 40% cotton, 27% polyester and 33% polyamide with 100% polyamide Wash Fleece corresponds to Oeko-Tex Standard 100, at 60 ° washable

1.790,00 €, buy it here

Visit Gloria Lavi for other fine baby furniture.

The Solo Cello, A Modern Steel and Leather Hanging Chair by Felix Guyon.

This beautifully constructed suspended chair, the Solo Cello, was designed by Felix Guyon for Les Ateliers Guyon.




The geometric seven sided silhouette has a leather seat and steel frame and suspends from the ceiling with steel cables.




The Solo Cello chairs can be found in the lobby of the hip boutique hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, The ALT hotel:




Inquiries about the chair can be made by contacting Les Ateliers Guyon via telephone at 514.802.1236 or via e-mail here

Chair images courtesy of Les Ateliers Guyon via Behance.
ALT Hotel lobby photos courtesy of Tyylit and Yelp User Ben B.

DESIGN and FABRICATION: Les Ateliers Guyon / ACIER: Soudure Richer / CUIR: Maylissa François