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Lace Goes Modern In A New Collaboration From Etsprit and Momantai Design




The newest collaboration of Roel van Hove of Etsprit and Ulrike Jurklies of Momantai Design. combines modern technological production with traditional furniture.

Traditional lace in stainless steel

Classic lace-work patterns are etched onto stainless steel and give old tables a second life and a great new look.



Unveiled this month at the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven from 17 October till 25 October 2009 at the Strijp-S complex, the unusual tables, luminaires, coasters and place mats are a result of the cooperation with Etsprit - specialized in etching technology - and with support of Plauener Spitze ®.

The old traditional wood end and dining tables with turned legs get a modern face lift with the etched lace stainless steel tops.

The Tables:









Outdoor tables with metal frames and legs get the treatment, too.




And what better way to set these tables than with their Lace etched glass votives or their stainless steel placemats and coasters?

Glass luminaires:


Rectangular etched placemats:



Round etched placemats:


Round etched Coasters:



[mó, man, tai] (cantonese)= no Problem

With their laser cut and etched products they aim to develop concepts which surprise, entertain and impress in a convincing way.

Sustainability and community responsibility are priorities in the conceptualization and development of their products. Uncomplicated, timeless aesthetics form the basis for long-term pleasure of use.

Visit their site here.

Barbie Gone Bad. Works From The 7th Annual Altered Barbie Exhibit




Goulish Barbies, Barfin' Barbies, Boozin' Barbies, Bloody Barbies, Tranny Barbies and Bondage Barbies were a few of the more common themes at this years' San Francisco 7th Annual Altered Barbie Exhibit.

Three Pantone Bikes - Color Me 364C With Envy!





Forgive me for not including these in the latest Pantone products post I just put up on October 5th, but I wasn't aware of these colorful wheels until just now.

Pantone Universe has collaborated with GIC bikes (who make several branded bikes like Renault bikes and SAAB bikes) to come out with a family of 3 Pantone Universe Bicycles. The Town or City Bike, a folding bike, the FDB166 and the Pantone Universe Basic 20.



The GIC Bike company of Japan has three styles of Pantone Universe Bikes; the Town Bike, The FDB166 Folding bike collection and the most recent addition to the line, The Basic 20. Unfortunately, they are only available in Japan. Big Boo-hoo.

The Town (or City) Bikes


above: the Pantone Universe City Bike

Comes in the following five colors:
BLUE DEPTHS:

GALAPAGOS GREEN:

JAFFA ORANGE:

JESTER RED:

BARELY BLU


Specs:
frame: HI-TEN STEEL
frame size : 330mm
weight : 15kg
tire : 20X1.75
component : 6SPEED
price: 35,000 yen

The FDB166 is a Folding Pantone Bike.

above: The Pantone Universe Folding Bike

Comes in the following 4 colors;
CYAN BLUE 11103-03


ORCHID SMOKE 11103-04


CYBER YELLOW 11103-07

ONLINE LIME 11103-11





Specs:
frame: HI-TEN STEEL
folding size : 760 x 620 x 520mm
weight: 13.5kg
tire : 16X1.75
component : 6SPEED
price: 30,000 yen

The Basic 20
The newest member of the Pantone Universe Bike Collection is the Pantone Universe Basic 20, a white bike whose back wheel's inner rim is colored to match the pantone color details.

The Basic 20 comes in Vivid Blue, Orange and Lime Green and is the least expensive of the three:







All three Pantone Universe bikes at the Pantone HQ in Japan:


GIC also makes matching bike locks for the bikes:



As I said earlier in the post, these lust-worthy bikes are only available in Japan and I am positively 364 C with envy.


buy The Pantone Bikes here.

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