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Gulassa & Co. : Industrial, Yet Elegant Furniture, Light Fixtures & More

Do you live in a loft? An arts and crafts bungalow? A japanese minimalist home or a modern cement abode? Want to find unusual furnishings, lights, custom hardware or fireplaces that have both an industrial but elegant feel? That combine organic materials with a stately style? Then you need to know Gulassa & Company.

They create everything from tables, seats and lights to hardware, sinks, gates and handrails that are beautifully crafted and originally designed since 1989.

Gulassa & Company are wood workers, metal workers, glass artists, upholsterers, architectural and graphic designers. By collaborating with clients, architects, contractors, and designers, Gulassa & Company is able to successfully resolve the most complex design issues.

They have two complete lines of metal and wood furniture, product design and development services, and consultation on small-scale high-end commercial and residential interiors.

here are some of their lights:

some of their tables and benches:

just a few of their accessories:

And a few of their stools:

They make stunning custom furniture and architectural elements as well, like the following pieces:

some custom hardware:

And custom buffet and table:

some amazing handrails:

They have so much more, you'll have to go check them out yourself.

contact info:
ph. 206.283.1810
Gulassa and Co., Inc. sells to the trade through their showrooms and can be contacted here.
info@gulassaco.com
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"My intention is to combine the simplicity of form with the unique physical properties of materials to create pieces that transform a space by adding character and harmony." --David Gulassa

David Gulassa
1960 - 2001
In memory of David Gulassa, artist, designer, fabricator, and community leader, this fund has been created to support projects which honor, develop or are inspired by David's works and vision.

Send your tax deductable donations to:
The Gulassa Fund c/o The Seattle Foundation
425 Pike Street, Suite 510
Seattle, WA 98101-2334
(206) 622-2294
www.seattlefoundation.org

Post Apocolyptic Couture: Designer Gas Masks By Diddo

above: High Fashion Protection as interpreted by Diddo Velema.

Contrary to what other blogs and sites are saying, these were not made for Gucci, LV, etc, but instead as art pieces.

As described by the artist:
We are in a state of perpetual war – with ourselves and with the eco-system that sustains us. Perpetual war breeds perpetual fear. In the present context, this fear stems from our extreme desire for authenticity and manifests itself in our collectively insatiable culture of consumption.

Deep down, we are afraid we may never be satisfied. An expanding archive of branded myths and icons feeds this fear. Designer Gas Masks is an attempt to visualize this state of mind. Because it is only by first acknowledging and then challenging fear that we will all be able to breathe a little easier.

The masks are currently made for gallery purposes only.

Louis Vuitton Gas Mask:

Gucci Gas Mask:

Swarovski Crystal Gas Mask:

See the artist's site here.

UPDATE:
Although slightly changed from their first showing, Diddo now sells art prints on high gloss Fuji Pro DP2 Pearl paper that measure 30”x30” (76x76 cm) of each of his fabulous haute couture masks: